I'm Janet S., the breeder behind Vom Kupferhaus located in Arroyo Grande, CA. My focus is on excellence in every aspect of my breeding program. I offer top-quality German Shepherds for loving homes. I hand-raise all of my dogs with love in my home. I have high expectations for my puppies and make sure to place each one with an enriching and loving family complementary to their personality and ability!
Q. & A. with Janet
Why did you start breeding?
As a veterinarian, I have always been passionate about the well-being of animals. I wanted to put my passion to good use! It's been a joyful commitment, and it is a pleasure to live with, work with, and share with others these wonderful dogs.
What makes your program special?
I hold myself to the highest standard when it comes to my dogs and my policies. I am thorough in health testing and caring for my dogs, and I make sure each puppy gets the proper group and individual care that it needs to thrive. My goal is to ensure that every dog that comes from my program is set up to live a happy and healthy life and is prepared for its future role when it leaves my care. I am very particular about where my puppies end up. I need to make certain that people have the time, commitment, understanding about the breed and training and what it takes to raise a puppy to be a joy for a family and space for their dog to have exercise.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Mystic
Went home
Male
Willow
Went home
Female
Echo
Went home
Male
Copper
Went home
Male
Teton
Went home
Male
Sage
Went home
Male
Yellowstone
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Janet
Janet 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration (limited), first vaccines and worming and microchip. It also includes a health guarantee. I require a $500 non-refundable deposit. I allow picks by the order deposits are received, but I also will give a great deal of input about dispositions, drive, temperament.”
Contract & health guarantee
Janet 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 Janet 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 Janet directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Janet.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Arroyo Grande, CA
5784 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Luis Obispo County Airport (McChesney Field)
5779 miles away
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More about Janet
Janet has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Janet was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Janet is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Kupferhaus 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
Darby, mom
German Shepherd
About Darby
Darby is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Janet decided to make her part of their program. Janet 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
Great level
Vom Kupferhaus 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.
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).