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Vom Haus Borchardt GSD Kennels
- Oconomowoc, WI
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm John M., the breeder behind Vom Haus Borchardt GSD Kennels located in Oconomowoc, WI. My litters are bred with the intention of producing medium /high drive, solid,sound, clear and stable puppies for placement in working/service /pet homes. We start with environmental stimuli from birth and to the basics of obedience and Schutzhund as soon as they are able to actively play.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
I love the working line breed and I wanted to contribute to preserving it,as well as providing people with phenomenal dogs with a happy ending and loving stories.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include plush and stock coat varieties. 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 tan, black and red, and black and cream. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Crash
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price also includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and a microchip. A deposit guarantees your spot on our waiting list. Your deposit is refundable until you select your puppy. Once you select a puppy the deposit is no longer refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Oconomowoc, WI
4299 miles away
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More about John
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
John’s links
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Haus Borchardt GSD Kennels 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
Mace, dad
German Shepherd
About Mace
Mace is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John decided to make him part of their program. John 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.
Elektra, mom
German Shepherd
About Elektra
Elektra is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
KBar, mom
German Shepherd
About KBar
KBar is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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
Excellent level
Vom Haus Borchardt GSD Kennels 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with John to bring home their puppies.
- KR
Kathleen R.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
John was wonderful to deal with. The communication was often and I got pictures and videos of puppies sent to me which really made my day! My puppy Jax is so beautiful and a good boy.
