Sonnengold German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel H., the breeder behind Sonnengold German Shepherds located in Lenexa, KS. My goal is to produce balanced, athletic, driven dogs that excel in IGP and other working venues and as companions. We train and title our own dogs and often compete in IGP championships. Our dogs are health tested for hips, elbows, and LTV. All our puppies are registered with the AKC.
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
I had always admired the German Shepherd breed, but I never thought that I would have the opportunity to own a dog like him. He is my ideal German Shepherd: intelligent, driven, beautiful, stable, and full of heart. If I hadn’t started with such an incredible animal to share the field with, I know I wouldn’t have fell in love with the sport of IGP and the breed as much as I have.What makes your program special?
I strive to produce balanced dogs that can both do well on a trial field but also fit happily into day-to-day life. I live and train with all my dogs. I attempt to combine the conformation and working ability of my dogs, and aim to breed in strong nerves and resilient temperaments lacking in so many modern German Shepherds.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Apollo
Went homeMale
Adrius
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Prepaid AKC registration, microchipped and preregistered with AKC Reunite, vaccinated, dewormed, started crate and potty training. Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Rachel offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Rachel directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachel.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lenexa, KS
928 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
573 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
568 miles away
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More about Rachel
Club memberships
Rachel is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sonnengold German Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Bobbie, mom
German Shepherd
About Bobbie
SG, IGP1, AD, HD/ED normal/normal, LUW-0, DM Clear
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sonnengold German Shepherds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Temperament Test
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
