Von Cluskey German Shepherds

Tonya M.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Upcoming litters

Noris
Onja

Expected German Shepherd litter

Due Jan. 2025

Ready Mar. 12, 2025

Meet the breeder

I'm Tonya M., the breeder behind Von Cluskey German Shepherds located in Hamilton, MT. Specializing in the breeding of quality working line German Shepherds suitable for sport, real world work and as active family companions.

Q. & A. with Tonya

  • Why did you start breeding?

    The goal of our breeding program is to preserve the integrity and unique characteristics specific to the working German Shepherd while striving to produce puppies that have the potential to be fantastic working, sport and active family dogs.

  • What makes your program special?

    We take responsible breeding very seriously. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of the breed, so we are careful to always maintain ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization. All of our breeding stock is health tested and extensively titled in multiple venues prior to breeding so that we are very familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of each dog and can plan our breedings accordingly.

  • 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, black, and bi-color. 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 Tonya

Tonya 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.

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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All puppies will be extensively socialized and will be AKC registered (limited to begin with which can be changed to full at no additional cost once requirements are met), age appropriate vaccinations and deworming, microchip (including chip registration), a 26 month hip and elbow guarantee and a life time of breeder support and interest in you and your pup's achievements. Waiting lists are started as soon as a litter is planned, but no deposits will be taken until the litter is 4 to 5 days old to be sure everyone is healthy and thriving. Deposits are non-refundable unless the litter does not contain a pup suitable to the deposit holder's requirements, at which point the buyer can choose to either have the deposit transferred to a future litter or refunded.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tonya 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 Tonya 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 Tonya 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
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Hamilton, MT

1911 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Missoula Montana Airport (was Missoula Airport)

1910 miles away

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More about Tonya

  • Club memberships

    Tonya is a member of Big Sky Tracking Dog Club of Montana, Five Valley Kennel Club, NADAC, NACSW, AKC, and GSDCA.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Agility Trial Trainer, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

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

  • Tonya’s links

Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Von Cluskey German Shepherds 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Von Cluskey German Shepherds 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.

  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).

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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.