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Von Der Hügelspitze
- Cheshire, CT
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Cari D., the breeder behind Von Der Hügelspitze located in Cheshire, CT. We raise our puppies in our home on our farm. They are well socialized and exposed to many different things, farm equipment, animals, etc. We breed to better the breed and strive for healthy dogs with great temperaments. They are raised so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. Quality, health-tested, and socialized dogs are the principal components of our success as reputable breeders.
Q. & A. with Cari
Why did you start breeding?
I have owned Rottweilers & Shepherds my whole life and know of the health concerns/ issues with each breed. After researching pedigrees and other breeders I bought my females from breeders that strive for healthy happy dogs. I want to continue to better the breedWhat makes your program special?
I only breed to improve the breed and will only breed dogs are have great temperaments and pass all the health/ genetic testingWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Blue black collar
Went homeMale
Tan
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Dark blue
Went homeMale
Turquoise pink
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Grey
Went homeMale
Light blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Cari
Cari 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies come with a vet check, first round of puppy shots, complete deworming/ clean fecal test. Also their AKC paperwork, vet records, puppy kit and puppy food. The $500 deposit is non refundable if you change your mind. If I cancel the sale or puppy is no longer available, the deposit will be refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cari 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 Cari 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 Cari 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cari.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cheshire, CT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
Flexible meeting point
Cari can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Cari
Cari has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Cari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Cari’s links
Cari is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Der Hügelspitze 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
All breeds
Rottweiler
German Shepherd
Shotzi, mom
Rottweiler
About Shotzi
Shotzi was imported from Germany and raised on a farm with farm animals and other dogs. She loves everyone she meets and is great with other dogs. Shotzi passed all her genetic and health testing.
Storm, mom
German Shepherd
About Storm
Storm is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cari decided to make her part of their program. Cari 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 Hügelspitze 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 Rottweilers.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP)
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).
