Vom Rockwood
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachael U., the breeder behind Vom Rockwood located in Richland, MI. We focus on well-bred working line German Shepherds for working or family homes. I have been training in IGP for about 20 years now and am excited to start breeding. I have German and Czech lines and breed to the SV standards. The focus of our program is to produce great temperament and health while preserving the working ability of the dogs who also can be family pets.
Q. & A. with Rachael
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable and black and tan. 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.
Alcmena
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Aurora
Went homeFemale
Alice
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachael
Rachael 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
"The price includes worming, first round of vaccinations and vet health check. All puppies will come with AKC Limited registration which can be lifted upon proof of health testing and titling. All of our puppies in a litter are the same price. Puppies are placed based on outside testing at 7 to 8 weeks."
Contract & health guarantee
Rachael 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 Rachael 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 Rachael 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
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachael.
Breeder's location
Meet in Richland, MI
478 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport
477 miles away
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More about Rachael
Club memberships
Rachael is a member of Capital Area Schutzhund Club and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Rachael has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Rachael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Rachael’s links
Rachael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Rockwood 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
Litter and program updates
Rachael U.
Litter update on 16 July 2025 •
Frisco and Evie's litter
Rachael U.
Program update on 08 July 2025 •Evie is confirmed pregnant with at least 5 puppies. Due 8/14.
Rachael U.
Program update on 16 Mar 2025 •Any long coat lovers? I have 3 affectionate and sweet girls looking for pet, sport or working homes.
Rachael U.
Litter update on 14 Mar 2025 •First puppy went home!
Razi and Ria's litter
Rachael U.
Litter update on 28 Feb 2025 •First vet visit!
Razi and Ria's litter
Parent dogs
Evie, mom
German Shepherd
About Evie
Evie is a West German showline and West German working/Czech mix. She is the best of the working and show lines. She is a very happy dog who is great with people. Evie is SV health tested hips A normal, elbows normal, LUW0 and full Embark panel. Evie has her WB, BH and AD titles, SG show rating and is working towards her IGP1.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Ria, mom
German Shepherd
About Ria
Ria is a very accomplished recent Czech import. She is 6 times IGP3 with multiple regional and national placements. Ria is a very sweet dog who loves to work, she is great with people and is good in new environments. Her hips are A normal, elbows (0/0), Spondy clear and DM clear. She is also Czech breed approved with a rating of 5JU1/P.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Razi, dad
German Shepherd
About Razi
Razi is 3 times IGP3 and has trialed at regional and national level competitions. Razi is more civil than sport and travels well. Off the field he is very affectionate with his family and loves to hang out in the yard. SV hips A normal, elbows normal, LUW0, DM carrier. He is also show rated and breed surveyed.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Vom Rockwood 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.
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).
