I'm Lesli S., the breeder behind Vom Ursi located in Illinois. Specialize in West German Showline Long Coat German Shepherds. Excited to share our passion for this magnificent breed with all!
Q. & A. with Lesli
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding to share the soulful impact, loyalty,versatility and intelligence of this magnificent breed.I'm an ER RN. I sustained a head injury on the job in 2015 that put me off work for 1 year. I obtained my first GSD puppy during this time to fulfill my missing caretaking role. Well plot twist: Gracie actually took care of me and fostered my recovery. A bond like no other! And so it began!
What makes your program special?
I pride myself in the ease of transition of each puppy into their new home! Pups are whelped and raised in our home with all of our pack. The first weeks of life are paramount to setting the stage for a solid foundation. We provide stimulation/exposure to varied stimuli , potty train, socialize, introduce the crate and use many techniques from puppy culture program. Reduced stress in new home!
Getting a puppy from Lesli
Lesli 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
Connect with Lesli to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Lesli 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 Lesli 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 Lesli directly.
Vom Ursi 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Vom Ursi 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
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.