Vom Wilke Kennels

Dawn W.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Sumner, IA
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Meet the breeder

I'm Dawn W., the breeder behind Vom Wilke Kennels located in Sumner, IA. We breed high-quality pups from primarily West German Show Lines. We prioritize the health and temperament of our dogs and their pups, and we do all that we can to ensure our puppies get the best lives, including proper socialization and careful placement into responsible homes. We care deeply about this breed and are proud to be German Shepherd breeders.

Q. & A. with Dawn

What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock and long coat varieties. 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.

Girl 1
Went home
Female
Light Blue
Went home
Male
Yellow
Went home
Male
Orange
Went home
Male
Red
Went home
Male
Green
Went home
Male
Black
Went home
Male
Brown
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Purple
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Dawn

Dawn 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 Dawn to learn more details about pricing.

"Once puppies are born we begin the process of accepting deposits/holding fee to reserve a puppy from the litter. Deposit is $500 and is non-refundable. However, if the litter does not a produce the right match for you than it can be transferred to a future litter. There is a contract we need to have signed prior to placing a deposit."

Contract & health guarantee

Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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
  - 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
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Toys
  - AKC registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dawn.

Breeder's location

Meet in Sumner, IA

Other pick-up locations

Flexible meeting point

Dawn can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Dawn

Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dawn’s links
- Facebook

Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Vom Wilke Kennels 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

Lycan, dad
German Shepherd
About Lycan
Lycan is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dawn decided to make him part of their program. Dawn 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.
Jett, dad
German Shepherd
About Jett
Jett is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dawn decided to make him part of their program. Dawn 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.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Kalani, mom
German Shepherd
About Kalani
Kalani is a beautiful girl with an amazing temperament. She was imported from Europe and has a nice pedigree.
Mazikeen, mom
German Shepherd
About Mazikeen
Mazikeen is a beautiful and good natured girl. She was born to us from imported dam (sire still in Europe). She loves everyone that she meets and impresses everyone at the vet's office with her wonderful temperament and manners. She has completed her health testing and has produced some amazing puppies. Mazikeen has a beautiful red and black stock coat but also carries for long coat.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Jasmin, mom
German Shepherd
About Jasmin
Jasmin is a beautiful imported female. She is a daughter of Willy Vom Kuckucksland as well as many other top GSD in her pedigree. Jasmin has her IGP-1 title as well as health tested. She is social girl and is equally happy chasing a ball or snuggling in bed.
Good health testing
Temperament Test, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Beyla, mom
German Shepherd
About Beyla
Beyla is an amazing girl. She has a beautiful red and black long coat with a thicker head. Beyla loves everyone that she meets and has no fear. She was born in our home from amazing parents. Beyla's pedigree is full of some of the top German Shepherds in the world. We are so excited that Beyla passed all of her health testing and is able to be part of our breeding program.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Vom Wilke Kennels 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Dawn to bring home their puppies.

Mike S.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Dawn was great to work with. My grandson and I picked up girl 2, now named Fraulein on 1/19/26. I liked that Dawn wanted to know a little bit about me and talk about what I should expect before accepting the deposit. Fraulein is potty trained, does stairs just fine although not to graceful, loves being outside the big snow we had.
Yui J.
Verified owner · July 2025
Down was incredibly patient in answering each of our questions, and she was also very responsible when it came to the puppy. This was our first time using this platform to make a purchase, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. We’re truly grateful to Down for bringing a new member into our family. The pup is both adorable and handsome.
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April S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Dawn is very knowledgeable and really cares about her puppies! She not only stays in touch but is available for advice which is phenomenal. Very pleased with our experience and highly recommend Vom Wilke Kennels.
ricky l.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
I recently brought home a German Shepherd puppy from Dawn at Vom Wilke Kennels, and I couldnt be more impressed with the entire experience. From the first conversation, Dawn was knowledgeable, transparent and clearly passionate about her dogs. She took the time to answer all my questions and provided regular updates throughout the process, including photos and progress reports on the litter. My puppy Ragnar arrived healthy, confident, and extremely well socialized-- a true testament to quality of her breeding program and the time and care she invests in her litters. His temperament is exactly what I was looking for. The paperwork was thorough, and Dawn even sent me home with some food for him! If your looking for a responsible breeder who truly stands behind her dogs, I highly recommend Dawn at Vom Wilke Kennels. Im beyond happy with my new companion.
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Aimee H.
Verified owner · June 2025
Dawn has been wonderful through this whole process. We absolutely love our new puppy, Stella. Dawn is very knowledgeable and I can tell she truly cares for all of her pups. I would recommend getting your next best friend from her!
Jeffrey G.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Dawn is a wonderful breeder! We picked up Oskar from her house and would absolutely get another dog from her again. We’re so happy we found her and have Oskar as a part of our family.