Von Der Havier German Shepherds

Amber H.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Ann Arbor, MI
Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Expected German Shepherd litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready June 15

Meet the breeder

I'm Amber H., the breeder behind Von Der Havier German Shepherds located in Ann Arbor, MI. As conscientious breeders, we are proud of the loving, smart, beautiful, and sound puppies we’re able to provide for others. Our dogs are an integral part of our lives. We raise them as a cohesive part of our family from day one to ensure that they’ll make the best and most versatile companions to your family!

Q. & A. with Amber

Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding for the love of the breed and to preserve workability and temperament.
What makes your program special?
We focus on quality dogs with correct temperaments, versatility, structure, and overall health.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include long and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, black and red, black and tan, 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.

Orange male
Reserved
Male
Light blue
Reserved
Male
Purple male
Reserved
Male
White male
Reserved
Male
Red collar
Reserved
Male
Green male
Reserved
Male
Shadow
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Amber

Amber 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.

Amber 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.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“Puppy pricing varies based on litter, pedigree, and registration type (Full or Limited AKC). Full AKC registration is not automatically included and is approved at breeder discretion. Policies apply. Nonrefundable but transferable, price varies on litters. If you must transfer, you have a year to claim that deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Amber 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 Amber 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 Amber directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Toys
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - AKC registration
  - Initial potty training
  - Food & treats
  - Registration
  - Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Ann Arbor, MI

396 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

378 miles away

Meet in Buffalo, NY

276 miles away

More about Amber

Amber has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Amber was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Amber is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Von Der Havier 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

Litter and program updates

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Amber H.
Litter update on 22 Apr •
They love the puppy food
Diesel and Barsa's litter
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Amber H.
Litter update on 22 Apr •
This morning they’ve decided to use their barking powers lol
Diesel and Barsa's litter
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Amber H.
Program update on 21 Apr •
Figuring out the water bowl this morning
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Amber H.
Program update on 21 Apr •
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Amber H.
Litter update on 19 Apr •
Diesel and Barsa's litter
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Amber H.
Program update on 19 Apr •
Puppy piles while it gets cold today and tomorrow.
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Amber H.
Program update on 17 Apr •
AKC registration for the Barsa x Diesel litter has officially been completed ✔️ All AKC paperwork is handled and submitted by me once balances are paid, ensuring each puppy goes home properly registered with my kennel name carried on their papers. Please don’t wait until the last minute to complete balances — getting them taken care of ahead of time keeps the registration process smooth and avoids any delays or issues. We are officially down to 5 weeks to go before these pups start heading to their new homes — time is flying! I’ll be continuing to share updates as they grow, and I’m looking forward to everyone meeting their puppies soon 🐾
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Amber H.
Litter update on 17 Apr •
Everyone is doing great ❤️
Diesel and Barsa's litter
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Amber H.
Litter update on 15 Apr •
I’ll be getting transport routes put together this weekend for those I’ll be delivering to. I’ll also be sending out invoices for remaining balances at that time so everyone has plenty of notice to get things squared away. Transport fees will need to be paid at the time of drop off. If you’re on my route, I’ll be reaching out directly once everything is mapped out to coordinate timing and meeting points. For those planning to pick up, please reach out to confirm your pickup date and a general time frame so I can get everything scheduled and running smoothly that weekend. First vet check is scheduled for May 9th, and their final check before going home will be May 22nd at 9AM. I’ll also be registering the litter this weekend so everything is handled ahead of go-home. We’re closing in on 5 weeks to go — time is flying and these pups are growing fast!
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Diesel and Barsa's litter
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Amber H.
Litter update on 12 Apr •
Two week litter update 🐾 Everyone is doing wonderful as expected! I’m very happy with how this group is developing so far. Weights at 2 weeks: Red – 2.2 lbs Pink – 2.4 lbs Purple – 2.6 lbs Orange – 2.6 lbs Yellow – 2.5 lbs Black – 2.2 lbs Green – 2.5 lbs Blue – 2.10 lbs White – 1 lb 0.9 oz Everyone has had their first nail trim and has been dewormed. Females are reserved and 4 males. I have 3 males left. Picks go in order of deposits, pending coat results.
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Diesel and Barsa's litter

Parent dogs

Ada, mom
German Shepherd
About Ada
Dam: Ada Von Herz DM Carrier • Embark Tested • OFA Certified Medium drive with a solid off switch 74 lbs, excellent bone and structure Obedient, loyal, and solid-minded A reliable trail buddy and versatile working partner
Bailey, mom
German Shepherd
About Bailey
Bailey is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amber decided to make her part of their program. Amber 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.
Barsa, mom
German Shepherd
About Barsa
Barsa is a strong, confident female with a stable, clear temperament and excellent work ethic. She is environmentally sound, social, and naturally protective, with a balanced drive set and an easy off-switch allowing her to transition seamlessly from work to home life. Barsa is an attentive, handler-focused female that is easy to live with while still possessing the intensity and focus desired in a working-line German Shepherd. She produces confident, well-structured puppies with clear heads, strong nerves, and natural working ability. Her offspring are proving to be successful candidates for sport, tracking, protection, and active working homes. Barsa is fully health tested and carefully paired to complement strong working males while maintaining correct structure and temperament.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Von Der Havier 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.
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.
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).