vom ehrenSchutz German Shepherds
- Genoa, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Mark 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
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.
Brown Boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Silver Boy
Went homeMale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
White Girl
Went homeFemale
Fienna
Went homeFemale
Fable
Went homeFemale
Echo
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Shadow
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
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Giblet (Purple Girl)
Went homeFemale
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Burge (Orange Boy)
Went homeMale
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Ghost (Blue Boy)
Went homeMale
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Salem (Pink Girl)
Went homeFemale
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Lexi (White Girl)
Went homeFemale
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Chief (Red Boy)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mark
Mark 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 $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 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 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 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mark.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Genoa, IL
Meet at ORD airport
Meet at RFD airport
More about Mark
Club memberships
Mark 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 has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Mark was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Mark 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
Jax, mom
German Shepherd
About Jax
Jax is a female German Shepherd about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Mallan, dad
German Shepherd
About Mallan
Mallan comes from excellent bloodlines. He has a very solid temperament; he is a lover, is gentle and has a bit of silliness in him. He is medium in drive, making him an excellent candidate to produce puppies suitable for pet/active family homes.
Anakin, dad
German Shepherd
About Anakin
Anakin is a male German Shepherd over 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mark decided to make him part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Hank vom Eisenherz, dad
German Shepherd
About Hank vom Eisenherz
Hank vom Eisenherz is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mark decided to make him part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Cora, mom
German Shepherd
About Cora
Cora is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Kona, mom
German Shepherd
About Kona
Kona is a female German Shepherd about 14 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Balto, dad
German Shepherd
About Balto
Balto is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mark decided to make him part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
JJ, mom
German Shepherd
About JJ
JJ is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bri, mom
German Shepherd
About Bri
Bri is a female German Shepherd over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Laney, mom
German Shepherd
About Laney
Laney is a female German Shepherd over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their 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).
