Vom Bismarkhaus
- Newport Beach, CA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Laurence S., the breeder behind Vom Bismarkhaus located in Newport Beach, CA. Working lines German Shepherds ideal for working homes ( Sport, Search and Rescue, Police) and active pet homes. Focus on health, working ability, temperament and drive.
Q. & A. with Laurence
What makes your program special?
We have 8 females and 1 male that are turning 4 weeks old this coming Monday. At this point we are planning to keep the male ourselves. The sire's owner also showed interest in the male since he only trains males. In my opinion females make better pets but males are easier to compete with in dog sports because they aren't affected by heat cycles. Here is the background of the parents of this litter: My female O'lani vom der Kolonie is 4 years old. I imported her at 10 weeks old from Germany. I had done obsessive research before choosing her and that paid off huge. Her dad Hercules is a globally known male in Germany but from Czech lines. He is the offspring of Spod Lazov who won the FCI World championship in 2013. He is a WUSV Sieger and he is Slovakian champion. Hercules is known for producing healthy hips and elbows, outstanding temperament and spectacular good looks. Here is a video of him: https://vimeo.com/269243705 O'lanis mom is also very impressive but in the interest of time I will not go too far into that line other than to say she is a top level regional competitor in Germany and comes from a male that is a German champion and world level competitor representing Germany at the worlds. Half brother to O'lani won the nationals in the USA last year and placed 3rd at the Words a couple of months ago representing the USA. O'lanis littermate sister just competed at the worlds representing Sweden and did well (middle of the pack but was pregnant at the time) O'lani achieved her IGP 1 at the northwest regionals in Utah and her IGP2 at the southwestern regionals in Arizona this year. The sire is Viking vom Herrets Fire. IGP 3 is a 8x IGP3 competitor coming from very good lines in the Czech Republic. He is going to the nationals again this year and is a great performer. He has awesome looks too (V rating) He also has the best rating on hips and elbow rating possible from SV in Germany but I selected him because of his temperament. He is extremely stable, has huge confidence and is very good natured. He is not mean or overly aggressive. He is not dog aggressive. He is an awesome natural tracker. He does well in protection but is very biddable. His owner takes him to work with him, a true man's best friend. My female has some of the same qualities and I can talk about her for days but here I am focusing on why I chose to breed her and especially why I decided on Viking as a Sire. I a, happy to share more information in person and provide proof and documentation.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.
Red
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Black
Went homeFemale
Hot Pink
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Laurence
Laurence 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC Registration, first round of vaccines, deworming, puppy socialization. Puppies may be different prices depending on working home vs. pet home etc. Also depending on specific color and markings.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laurence 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 Laurence 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 Laurence 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laurence.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Newport Beach, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ontario Airport
Meet in Los Angeles, CA
More about Laurence
Club memberships
Laurence is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Search and Rescue K9 handler , dog trainer , Professional Handler.
Laurence has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Laurence was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Laurence’s links
Laurence is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Bismarkhaus 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
O'lani (Import From Germany), mom
German Shepherd
About O'lani (Import From Germany)
O'lani is a wonderful example of an awesome female German Shepherd. She is smart, loyal, and dependable. She’s quick to learn, easy to train, and always alert to her surroundings. Whether she’s working, playing, or relaxing, she stays close to her people and forms strong bonds. Protective but gentle, she knows when to be serious and when to have fun. She’s not just a pet — she’s a reliable companion and a steady presence in our life. She has achieved IGP2 title and soon will trial for IGP3. She has hips and elbows rated HD/ED Normal (highest possible rating given by SV in Germany) We love her a lot and she loves us back 100 times more.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Vom Bismarkhaus 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
