Vom Wilke Kennels

Dawn W.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Sumner, IA
  • Responds within a day

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 include black and 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.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Dawn 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 6 weeks old.

“We do not do reservations on specific puppies until they are 6 weeks. This gives us a chance to start to see differences both physical and temperament. This is done in the order that deposits are taken. People close enough are invited to visit at 6 weeks to make this choice. If you are not close enough then we provide pictures/videos as well as feedback about what traits we are seeing. We do not assign a puppy to you but work with you to find the best fit. If at 6 weeks it is decided that the litter did not produce the right match for you than deposit can be transferred to a future litter. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppy prices listed are for "pet price". This is for families that plan to spay/neuter when age appropriate. 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • 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

Meet at Eastern Iowa Airport

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 about 5 years

    Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Dawn’s links

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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

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.

  • klaudia b.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    We had such a wonderful experience with Dawn and Vom Wilke Kennels! From the very beginning, Dawn was incredibly responsive, patient, and helpful, and you can tell how much she truly cares about her puppies. She kept us updated throughout the process and went above and beyond to help us get Emma home. Emma is everything we hoped for—sweet, confident, beautiful, and already so loved by our whole family. We couldn’t be happier and would absolutely recommend Dawn to anyone looking for a German Shepherd puppy. ❤️

    Jennifer L.

    Verified owner · July 2026

      • +4

    Dawn was great! She was very responsive to my messages and any questions I had. I told her a little about my self and what I hoped me and my puppy could do together. I really want to do obedience classes and rally with my dog in the future. She was able to help me pick a puppy in the litter she thought would be the best fit. We picked up Maude and Dawn was great giving me things for her like food treats toy and a blanket and spent time talking to me about her and her other dogs. Maude is a great puppy, very smart and loves to play. Im really happy to have added her to our family! Dawn even checked in a few times to see how she was doing which I thought was really nice. She really cares about her dogs and puppy's I'm glad I chose her as my breeder.

    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.

  • Amber R.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We couldn’t be more impressed with our experience with Dawn and this kennel! From the very beginning, Dawn was incredibly communicative, honest, and transparent throughout the entire process. It was obvious from every conversation that she genuinely cares about the dogs she breeds and wants to make sure they go to loving, appropriate homes. Dawn was also extremely flexible and accommodating with our pickup date and even offered to meet us at a location that made the drive much easier for our family. That level of thoughtfulness and willingness to work with us made the entire experience even better. This was our first experience using the Good Dog app, and we were very pleased with how easy the process was. We would absolutely recommend Good Dog to others, but most importantly, we would highly recommend Dawn and Vom Wilke Kennels to anyone looking to add a German Shepherd to their family. We are so in love with our new boy, Maverick, and feel incredibly grateful that Dawn helped bring him into our lives! ❤️🐾

    Terri A.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Dawn was wonderful from start to finish. Answered all my questions efficiently. It was a joy to work with her through the whole process. Also made it so simple. She is excellent and couldn't be better. Also kept me updated on the pictures during her growth.

    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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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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