vom ehrenSchutz German Shepherds

Mark & Jen L.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Genoa, IL
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Mark & Jen L., the breeder behind vom ehrenSchutz German Shepherds located in Genoa, IL. vom ehrenSchutz German Shepherds is a small breeder located in north central Illinois, offering a select few litters suitable for work, sport, and active families. We breed for intelligence, good health, exceptional temperament, strong drives, solid nerves, and correct structure.

Q. & A. with Mark & Jen

  • What makes your program special?

    Maintaining a small breeding program allows us to devote our time to the care, training and welfare of each of our dogs. Our dogs have proven themselves on the competition field and have been raised in our home as full-time house dogs. With a high aptitude for work, sport and companionship, our puppies are suitable for Schutzhund, AKC obedience, Nose Work, Agility, SAR, Therapy, Herding, Tracking, Personal Protection and active families.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include sable and black. 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.

Getting a puppy from Mark & Jen

Mark & Jen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“We will not sell to kennels, breeders or brokers. All ehrenSchutz puppies will be sold on limited registration. Deposit refunds will be determined on a situation by situation basis. Please contact us to discuss further.”

Contract & health guarantee

Mark & Jen 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 Mark & Jen 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 Mark & Jen 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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mark & Jen.

Breeder's location

Meet in Genoa, IL

625 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport

584 miles away

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More about Mark & Jen

  • Club memberships

    Mark & Jen is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and National Association of Canine Scent Work.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Mark & Jen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years

    Mark & Jen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Mark & Jen’s links

Mark & Jen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

vom ehrenSchutz 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

vom ehrenSchutz 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.

  • 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).

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