Expected German Shepherd litter
Due Mar. 2026
I'm Christa H., the breeder behind Vom Haefner German Shepherds located in Winters, CA.
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Puppy
Female
Venom
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Christa 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.

“Puppies are full AKC registered, microchipped, will have had several vaccines, multiple dewormings, vet wellness exam, temperament testing, noise exposure and desensitization, socialization, environmental exposure and desensitization, puppy appropriate obstacles to help develop confidence and problem solving skills, will have started crate training, will have gone for car rides, will have been exposed to cats, livestock, other dogs, and children. Puppies are constantly evaluated for temperament and drive. Buying a puppy from Vom Haefner German Shepherds gets you a lifetime of support, including training advice and tips and nutrition. All our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color.”
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christa.
Meet in Winters, CA
2372 miles away
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Meet at Sacramento Airport
2349 miles away
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Meet in Vacaville, CA
2376 miles away
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Club memberships
Christa is a member of IGP, American Society of Canine Trainers , and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, Certified Detection Handler , Associate Dog Trainer.
Christa has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Christa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Vom Haefner German Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Christa H.
The black and tan female is pretty special.


Merc and Barret's litter

Christa H.
This gorgeous black sable female puppy is really starting to show her personality. She’s a very confident puppy who isn’t afraid to try new things but when called comes immediately for hugs and kisses. She’s is environmental stable on many different surfaces, has no noise sensitivity, and showing a desire to chase a ball and play tug o war.


Merc and Barret's litter

Christa H.
Creed x Rayge black daughter is still looking for a home. 5 weeks old now. Ready to go home June 14th. This sweet, beautiful girl is confident, very sweet, and shows nice balanced drives that will lend her to being either an active family pet or a working K9.

Christa H.
The girls that are available from the Merc x Barret litter. One black sable female and one black and tan female. They are very confident puppies at 4 weeks.

Christa H.
Puppies are showing confidence on their puppy obstacle course and problem solving skills.

Christa H.
Almost 4 weeks old! These pups are really strong. They are very coordinated for such young pups!
German Shepherd
About Savage
Savage is the epitome of a true stud dog. He is massive, thick body, blocky head, excellent conformation. He is extremely sweet and kind but has a seriousness when working. He comes from very old DDR and Czech bloodlines. His Sire was an active Ukrainian Military K9 that has been used during wartime. Savages mother was an IGP1 sport dog but her sire was also a military k9. Savage has a great work ethic. He’s massive, strong, powerful. He gets attention everywhere he goes. Excellent nose for detection work and is a working contraband detection k9. He had crushing, full mouth grips on bite. Great with children and other dogs, neutral and well mannered in public. He has an incredible on/off to him. He can settle and be quiet until commanded to work. If you are looking for that old style German shepherd dog with balance, intelligence, and true protection skills that can go anywhere, then consider one of his puppies!
German Shepherd
About Phoenix
Phoenix of Kreative Birthdate 11/21/20 Black Weight: 86 pounds Elbows: Normal DM clear Titles: CGC CGCA CGCU TKN TKI, TKA Explosives Detection K9 Personal Protection Dog Phoenix is a captivatingly stunning jet black female. Tall and substantial. She has a beautiful big blocky head, and is an elegant mover. Besides her good looks, she has a phenomenal working temperament and drives. High prey drive, high ball drive, high food drive, and a strong desire to please her handler. She is smart and learns quickly. Her high ball drive and excellent nose aided her in her abilities to excel at detection. She has a great bite, full mouth grip and is a true protection/police type dog when on bite. She will bite whatever she can get ahold of and is known for her back bites when the decoy is fleeing. She is a very sweet dog and loves to snuggle and be with her person. We feel she will pass these traits onto her pups. Phoenix’s pedigree is strong with her bloodlines going back to some very famous dogs. Her sire Barney Helipeky is a Czech Import. He earned his IPO3 there in the Czech Republic. His sire is the famous Dinoso vom Eisernen Kreuz. It’s not surprising that Phoenix has such a great nose, many of the dogs in her pedigree have tracking titles. Barney goes back to some very old Czech and DDR bloodlines. Such famous kennels as Wolfsheim, Staatsmacht, Mohnwiese, Strinrneho Kamene, and Adelegg, just to name a few. Phoenix’s mother, Caja of Kreative, is a beautiful drivey daughter of Apoll von der Frisen Brise. Caja is out of V Uska vom Salztalblick. Both of Caja’s parents were imports from Germany and earned their titles in Germany. Caja’s pedigree is full of incredible working dogs such as Vasco du Val des Hurles vent, Opal von Dee Roderburg, Rocky von den Zingelgarten and Paska vom Salztalblick.
German Shepherd
About Merc
SG - IRK VOM WALLERHORST Call Name - Merc TITLES: BH, AD, IGP1, IGP2, IGP3 , CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TKN, TKI, TKA, RN Born: 9/21/2018 SZ 2349709 AKC DN65169701 HD/ED - SV Normal ZW 80 Sire: SG- Henrik vom Wolfsheim IPO3, FH2, WUSV Dam: SG- Blanka vom Wällerhorst IPO1 MERC is a stunning black and tan male. He has very good conformation, as he was rated SG in Germany. He is very biddable and puts 150% into everything he does. He earned his IGP3 in Germany by 2 years of age. He is a dog that can handle pressure. Everyone who sees him work is impressed by his intensity and balanced drives. In his bite work he has full, hard and calm crushing grips and is one of the hardest hitting dogs I’ve ever seen work. He has high ball /toy drive, excellent hunt drive and excellent nose for detection work and tracking. He received high s ores in IGP in tracking. He has great obedience, strong and stable nerves, and confident wherever he goes. He is dog neutral and very social with people. Everyone who meets this gorgeous boy loves his goofy and outgoing personality. Merc comes from a long line of strong and stable minded working dogs. Several of these dog have competed at high levels in IGP. His pedigree has consistently produced strong and stable minded working dogs that can do just about anything you need. MERC sire, SG- Henrik vom Wolfsheim titled to IPO 3, FH2 and has competed at the WUSV and also BSP. Henrik has consistently produced well. Henrik goes back to several highly successful working dogs. Such as Sid vom Haus Pixner (SchH3, FH2 BSP). Forma Karthago (SchH3, IPO3, BSP) who is, in my opinion, one of the best and strongest working and producing females. She is seen in a lot of very nice dogs pedigrees. MERC dam SG- Blanka vom Wällerhorst IPO1, also goes back to some very strong, notable and impressive working lines. She goes back to Ellute von der Mohnweise (SchH3, IPO3, FH1, BSP). Drago vom Patriot (SchH3, IPO3). Falk von den Wolfen (SchH3, IPO3, WUSV, BSP). These are just a few very notable dogs in Merc dam’s pedigree. Merc has a pedigree with some of the best dogs that have proven themselves on and off the field. They have also proven themselves time and time again in passing on their strong genetics, balanced working drives and stable headed dogs. We are expecting highly intelligent, stable and clear headed dogs with strong working ability from Merc.
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German Shepherd
About Barret
Barret von der Land Birthdate 5/4/2019 DM Clear OFA hips fair OFA elbows normal Titles : CGC CGCA CGCU TKN TKI RN Personal protection dog Detection dog security dog Barret is not only a stunning dark sable female, but an impressive working dog. She is a “wow” dog. Everyone who sees her work is impressed by her intensity, high drive, and fast hard hitting bite work. She has a deep , hard, full mouth grip. She is quick, and hits with power. Insane ball drive, excellent hunt drive and excellent nose for detection and tracking. Barret is very intelligent with a strong desire to please her handler. Excellent obedience, strong nerves, and confident. She has a wonderful on/off and is great with children. Dog and people neutral. Barret comes from some of the worlds best dogs. Her sire, V Pepper von kap Karthago titled to IPO 3 with very high scores. Pepper is considered one of the best working dogs in the world. He was scheduled for the world championships when his handler died suddenly 2 weeks prior to the trial. Pepper never got his chance to compete at the world championships. Pepper is by the highly successful and world famous Dinoso Vom Eisernen Kreuz. Dinoso comes from a very successful cross of SG QUardes von der Staatsmacht ( IPO 3, FH2, BSP, LGA, Siegel 2011) and SG Yucca von der Mohnwiese ( SCHH1 and RH 1). This was such a stellar cross that every dog from that cross competed to BSP, WUSV or both. Barret’s mother Abira vom Nebetal is IPO3, FH2, AD and 3 times National Competitor. 2017 DVG Nationals Highest scoring female. Abira’s sire, SG Shocks vom dunkler Zwinger. 2010 NW Regional Championship and 99 High Protection. 2010 USCA Championships only dog to V in both protection and obedience. Arna vom Haus Krotter is Barret’s grandmother. She was 2013 and 2015 Highest scoring female at the USCA National Championships. 2013 7th overall at the USCA National IPO Championships. 2015 qualifying score 96-96-96 =288. Arna’s sire Arno od Vezenske Brony was 2010 AWDF Championship Helpers Award. 2011 DVG Nationals 3rd place and highest scoring in obedience. 2012 DVG Bundeseiger - V in protection. This is a pedigree of some of the best dogs that have proven themselves on the field but also proven themselves in passing on their great qualities. We are expecting highly intelligent dogs with tremendous ability and talent.
German Shepherd
About Creed
K9 Creed Vom Haefner (V Brando von der Lordschaft x Rogue America) Titles: Certified Narcotic and Gun Detection K9 , CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TKN, TKI, TKA, RN,RI Personal Protection Dog. Working security K9 Born: December 12, 2018 Hips OFA Good Elbow OFA normal DM Tested: Clear Dark sable Weight : 11O pounds Creed is a stunning dark sable male with a big blocky head, thick body, and near perfect conformation and big bone. He has great drives, deep, hard bite, smart, learns quickly and works with sharpness. Even though he’s big, he is very athletic and agile. Fearless, confident, naturally protective of his person and excellent civil drive. He has a great on off switch. When he’s working he’s working but he can also quiet down and relax. Creed comes from a very strong and impressive bloodline of PD and sport dogs and we expect him to pass these traits on. His sire is V Brando Von der Lordschaft and he is out of Rogue America. V Brando Von der Lordschaft SCHH3, AD, BH, certified PD K9 Breed Survey : HD - ZW 76 Born: August 3, 2010 HD/ED : a normal/ normal DM Tested : Found clear of DM Imported From Germany Titled in Germany Weight: 103 pounds Brando is a tall, thick bodied, blocky headed dog with a beautiful black sable color with excellent conformation and big bone. He has earned his AD, BH, SCHH 1, SCHH 2 and SCHH 3 title In Germany and also a V rating. His scores were very high in all 3 phases of the title. When he came to the USA he went through a police dog certification and was certified as a PD dog. He has a deep, full bite with crushing power. Excellent grip! One of our favorite traits about Brando is his steady, fearless temperament and excellent on/off switch. Which makes him a great competition dog but also a great family dog. He is a powerful dog when working but very gentle with children. He is very easy to train and adapts to situations easily and with confidence. He is a proven sire with many offspring having Schutzhund titles and many as PD dogs. He passes on his even temperament. He has a dream pedigree with many, many outstanding dogs in it. His father Zar, who is so serious and tough , he could only be titled to a Sch-H2. He is V rated. His grandfathers are Ellute and Ajax, both V rated with Sch-H3 titles and his great grandfathers are all dogs that competed in the LGA or WUSV. Rogue America Title: BH , Certified Gun Detection k9, Certified Narcotic Detection k9, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TKN, TKI, TKA, RN Elbows Normal DM clear Born : December 12, 2015 Weight : 65 pounds Rogue is a smaller female of ideal height and weight. Near perfect conformation with an alert and focused expression, coupled with her stunning black sable coat coloring. She has an excellent work ethic; no quit. High prey drive and high ball drive. She isn’t just a high drive dog; she is often described by others as a hyper drive dog. She will never quit and can work and go all day. Highly intelligent and easy to train as she learns very quickly. She is very athletic and very agile. Her bite is hard and deep and strong with no shifting or regripping. She is fearless and very confident and has a willingness to try new things. She is excellent with children; naturally loving and gentleness with small things. Very loving and sweet but very protective of her family, she will bite for real. Rogue comes from excellent bloodlines. Her sire is Back Slowakia Idol is an import from Slovakia. His titles are; BH , ZVV1, IPO3, APr1, APr2, APr3, CD, GN, CDX, CGC,FO,P1(H), P1S(H), PD1, P2 (H), P2S, PD2, OB3. (That’s 18 titles listed) His Korung was done in Slovakia with a 5V5/55. This is the best rating a dog can get! He is 26 inches tall and 85 pounds. Back’s sire, Rogue’s Grandsire is the well known V Hank Vom Wechbergblick. No other dog has done what Hank has done. Winning the German Championship, the 7 Laenderwettkampf three times and then reaching the pinnacle by winning the World Championship 3 times in a row. Rogue’s mother is just as impressive. Brook Maetus titles are: SchH, BH, FO, PD1, P1(H), P2S, PD2, P2(H), PD3, PD3(H), BN, CD, CGC. ( 13 titles while being bred in between them!) Rogue’s pedigree is loaded with top dogs with titles of BSP, LG, Seiger, WUSV.
Excellent level
Vom Haefner 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.