Vom Haus Rabenstein
- Shipman, VA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Christalynn D., the breeder behind Vom Haus Rabenstein located in Shipman, VA. Vom Haus Rabenstein German Shepherds are bred with a commitment to health, temperament, and stability. All breeding dogs are thoroughly health tested, ensuring strong genetics and long-term soundness. Steady nerves, balanced drive, and loyal nature.
Q. & A. with Christalynn
Why did you start breeding?
I never found exactly what I was looking for in a German Shepherd. I always see room for improvement, both in popular breeding programs, working lines, show lines, and in my own dogs. I got into breeding in order to create, through careful selection, my ideal German Shepherd Dog. My breeding goal is to produce dogs that are excellent in health, temperament, working ability, and structure.What makes your program special?
I train with and title my dogs in IGP (tracking, obedience, and protection sports) and also work with dogs in the Service dog field. My program also goes well above and beyond in regards to health testing—not just hips, elbows and DM, but also full genetic panels. I can provide extensive knowledge and guidance for any family looking to bring home one of these wonderful dogs. I am very dedicated to what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for the German Shepherd breed.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, bi-color, black and tan, and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Christalynn
Christalynn 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.
Christalynn partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"Puppies are placed based on careful evaluation and thoughtful matching rather than open selection. With over 20 years of professional training experience, along with a background in both breeding and rescue, each puppy is assessed for temperament, drive, and personality. These traits are then matched to the individual lifestyle, environment, and goals of each home. This approach prioritizes long-term success, ensuring the best possible fit for both the puppy and the family, and fostering strong, lasting relationships."
Price
"All puppies come with first shots, worming, & microchip & vet check, crate training, socialization, sight and sound desensitization. All puppies are around farm animals , children, and adults setting your puppy up for a great start in life. Sound sight and textile desensitization starts early with us. Deposits are nonrefundable but are transferable to the next planned litter. Deposits are received after puppy contract has been reviewed and signed. Deposits are non refundable."
Contract & health guarantee
Christalynn 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 Christalynn 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 Christalynn directly.
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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christalynn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Shipman, VA
4181 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
4149 miles away
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More about Christalynn
Club memberships
Christalynn is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Handler.
Christalynn has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Christalynn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Christalynn’s links
Christalynn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Haus Rabenstein 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
Goose, dad
German Shepherd
About Goose
Goose is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christalynn decided to make him part of their program. Christalynn 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.
Qiwi, mom
German Shepherd
About Qiwi
Qiwi is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christalynn decided to make her part of their program. Christalynn 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.
Qiwi, mom
German Shepherd
About Qiwi
Qiwi is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christalynn decided to make her part of their program. Christalynn 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
Excellent level
Vom Haus Rabenstein 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, Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
