vom Noctis
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor S., the breeder behind vom Noctis located in Captain Cook, HI. We breed West German working-line German Shepherd Dogs and the occasional Belgian Tervuren. Our small, intentional program emphasizes health, sound structure, and stable temperaments, producing capable working partners and active companions suited for real work and balanced homes.
Q. & A. with Taylor
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve been passionate about dogs for as long as I can remember. My great-grandparents were German Shepherd breeders, so the breed has always been part of my family’s history. I bought my first purebred German Shepherd at 19 hoping to train for sport and protection, but she lacked the drive I wanted. Many breeders in Hawai‘i focus on show lines, so I wanted to bring working lines to the community.What makes your program special?
Our program focuses on working-line German Shepherd Dogs bred for purpose. We aim to preserve the athletic structure, stable temperament, and durability that made the breed one of the world’s most versatile working dogs. Structure should support function, producing dogs capable of real work while remaining balanced companions for active homes, with roots in the SV working tradition.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our German Shepherd puppies include plush and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our German Shepherd puppies include sable, black, and bi-color. Belgian Tervuren puppies include mahogany and black and fawn and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Taylor
Taylor 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.
Taylor 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.
Price
"German Shepherd Dogs — $4,000 Belgian Tervuren — $3,000 Each puppy includes: • Veterinary health check • Age-appropriate vaccinations & deworming • AKC registration • Microchip • Puppy starter package. All deposits are refundable until puppies are born, once the puppies are born the deposit is no longer refundable."
Contract & health guarantee
Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Taylor.
Breeder's location
Meet in Captain Cook, HI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ellison Onizuka Kona Airport at Keahole
Meet in Kailua-Kona, HI
More about Taylor
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder
vom Noctis 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
Jade, mom
German Shepherd
About Jade
Jade is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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
Belgian Tervuren
German Shepherd
Excellent level
vom Noctis 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 Belgian Tervuren.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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
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).
