Vom Grossen Himmel
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected German Shepherd litter
Due Jan. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Joel M., the breeder behind Vom Grossen Himmel located in Colorado Springs, CO. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. I breed German Shepherds with a goal of maintaining work abilities, neutral dogs with excellent conformation. I have the strong belief of preserving the breed standard.
Q. & A. with Joel
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding to preserve the GSD breed. From what I have experienced while being in the breed for the past 10 years is that there is help needed in breeding to the SV standard. To me this is the highest quality of breeding. I have video and can prove my dogs work. We train weekly in order to improve and maintain the level of work we have achievedWhat makes your program special?
My dogs are an integral part of my family and daily life. This creates the ideal environment for puppies. From birth, they grow in a secure, loving environment where they know that they matter to their family. I also have a extremely strict standard. I will not breed to a dog that I know I wouldn't want to own. I expect the work ability, temperament and correct structure for a GSD.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
C
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Joel
Joel 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
“This includes a 2 year health guarantee. Hips, elbows, and lifetime support from me. Deposit holds place for a puppy. I have some of the best bloodlines in the world so the wait list is long from all over the world. I am a small breeder with only 1-2 breeding a year.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joel 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 Joel 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 Joel 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
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joel.
Breeder's location
Meet in Colorado Springs, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
Flexible meeting point
Joel can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Joel
Club memberships
Joel is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer.
Joel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Joel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Joel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Grossen Himmel 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
Ares, dad
German Shepherd
About Ares
Ares is large athletic dog that is confident in public and protective. He is good with kids and other dogs. He is out of my first breeding with kaba and his sire is a top producing male from Germany. Ares has been bred before producing really nice confident and correct structured puppies.
Finy, mom
German Shepherd
About Finy
Finy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joel decided to make her part of their program. Joel 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.
Kaba, mom
German Shepherd
About Kaba
Kaba is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joel decided to make her part of their program. Joel 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.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Vom Grossen Himmel 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).
