Vom Hetzelhaus
- Athens, TN
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Dutch Shepherd litter
Due Aug. 2025
Ready Oct. 2025
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Vom Hetzelhaus located in Athens, TN. We breed top-quality working dogs suitable for protection, detection, law enforcement, and intense sport homes. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and selling our puppies and adult dogs.
Q. & A. with Adriana
Why did you start breeding?
There is a lot of things that got us into it. We got into breeding after we got our first well bred dogs, after doing dog sports, working with K9s, watching K9s, going to sport event after sport event, and being a dog trainersWhat makes your program special?
We produce intense working dogs that can also take a day off and spend time with the family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black brindle and gold brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Adriana
Adriana 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 between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes papers, first round of vaccines, 1 year health guarantee, Embark DNA Test, and a solid amount of socialization. Deposits for both breeds are the same. NON-REFUNDABLE.”
Contract & health guarantee
Adriana 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 Adriana 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 Adriana 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Adriana.
Puppy pick-up locations
Adriana will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Athens, TN
Meet at TYS airport
Meet at CHA airport
Flexible meeting point
Adriana can meet at a location that works for both of you
Puppy transport options
Adriana offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Adriana
Adriana has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Adriana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Adriana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Hetzelhaus 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
Sniper, dad
Dutch Shepherd
About Sniper
Dual Purpose K9
Sarge, dad
Dutch Shepherd
About Sarge
BRN 49966. He has been with us since 7 weeks old to 18 months old. He’s now a Certified Explosives Detection K9. We will only be using him a couple times in our kennel. Pending X-Rays at 2 years old.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Arsyn, dad
Dutch Shepherd
About Arsyn
Arsyn is a male Dutch Shepherd about 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Adriana decided to make him part of their program. Adriana 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.
Xorro, dad
Dutch Shepherd
About Xorro
Imported from Europe. Personal Protection Dog and training to be an Explosives Detection K9. Working towards FO, PD1, PD2, PD3, OB1, OB2, OB3, PSA-PDC, PSA1, PSA2, PSA3, DM, DE, EDC, Brevet, Ring1, Ring2, Ring3.
Safira, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Safira
Safira is a female Dutch Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Adriana decided to make her part of their program. Adriana 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.
Zyara, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Zyara
Imported from Europe. Still learning about her, so far High drives (hunt, food, toy). Stable/sound in all new environments. She will NOT be official until all the boxes are checked.
Syfara, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Syfara
Syfara is a female Dutch Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Adriana decided to make her part of their program. Adriana 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 Hetzelhaus 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 Dutch 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
