Von der Henne K9
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie H., the breeder behind Von der Henne K9 located in Hot Springs, MT. We are passionate about producing high quality, healthy German Shepherd puppies! Impeccable health and top working bloodlines are our priority! You can expect our puppies and dogs to have solid temperament, exceptional structure, excellent health, amazing bloodlines and strong working drive.
Q. & A. with Katie
Why did you start breeding?
My love for the German Shepherd breed has sparked my passion for producing and carrying on the best traits you'd expect to find in the original German Shepherd breed standard- strong, noble, versatile, healthy working conformation, and well-balanced working drives.What makes your program special?
We pour our heart and soul into what we do- right down to the very food my dogs eat. They eat better than most people do. We feed a high-quality raw diet consisting of local grassfed organs & meats, raw meaty bones, pastured eggs, and organic veggies. Diet, genetics, and lifestyle (environment) are the 3 pillars of a strong foundation to a long, happy, healthy life.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 and black and tan. 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.
Currant
Went homeFemale
Primrose
Went homeFemale
Coal
Went homeMale
Coconut
Went homeFemale
Silver
Went homeFemale
Clover
Went homeFemale
Sage
Went homeFemale
Kiwi
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes our 26 month health guarantee, AKC registration, puppy take-home bag and age-appropriate training & socialization. Deposits go towards the total price of the puppy and are non- refundable but can be used towards a puppy from a later litter if needed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hot Springs, MT
4891 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Missoula Montana Airport (was Missoula Airport)
4915 miles away
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More about Katie
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Katie’s links
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von der Henne K9 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
Mira, mom
German Shepherd
About Mira
Mira is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Copper, dad
German Shepherd
About Copper
Copper is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Von der Henne K9 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
