Von Fousthaus GSDogs
- Dunn, NC
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Girl 2
2 weeks old · Female
Girl 1
2 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm John F., the breeder behind Von Fousthaus GSDogs located in Dunn, NC. I train my dogs for Schutzhund and each one is titled before they are bred. I am passionate about my work and love my dogs! I live in a remote area with lots of land where my dogs have ample room to play and explore. This allows my puppies to learn and gain confidence in themselves. My dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. I prepare all of my pups to excel in life.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
With the success I've had in Schutzhund, several people have asked me about getting a puppy out of my dogs. I began breeding because of that, but then found there are a lot of people who have lost a long-time pet that are looking for a quality replacement. It has been my pleasure to help those people find joy in a new puppy. It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy that I've found in raising these wonderful dogs.What makes your program special?
I breed the dogs that I raise, train, and compete with. Because of this, each dog receives individual attention and love. I teach the puppies from an early age to go potty on the grass. They're allowed to run and play in my fenced-in backyard and with adult dogs. I take them on walks to explore and learn to walk beside me. I start to break them from jumping on people. They are also exposed to other people, children, and adults. With these practices, I can provide each puppy with the attention and training it needs to excel in all areas of life.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Boy 2
ReservedMale
Girl 3
ReservedFemale
Havoc
Went homeMale
Hummer
Went homeMale
Silk
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Diamond
Went homeFemale
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Bell (Pepper).
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, John partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Puppy selection is based upon the order the deposits are received and after vet inspection at 6-weeks old.”
Price
“This covers the puppy's first vet visit, first immunization, socialization, and beginning potty training. A deposit is placed to hold the puppy. If buyer changes their mind, I will refund the deposit when I place the puppy with someone else.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder's location
Meet in Dunn, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
Meet in Charlotte, NC
More about John
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Fousthaus GSDogs 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
John F.
Program update on 07 Sept •This is how I raise my puppies.
Parent dogs
Talon, mom
German Shepherd
About Talon
Talon loves to please. She’s been a natural tracker since a puppy with excellent food & ball drive. She loves doing bite work and obedience. She’s out of 2022 WUSV Reserve Universal Sieger V-Yankee von Kaltwasser, IGP-3. Yankee has been winning in competition events since he was very young. He even won his FH-1 with a score of 98 out of 100 on a Friday & earned his FH-2 the very next day with a score of 99 out of 100. Talon's pedigree is listed on Pedigree Database dot com.
Rip, dad
German Shepherd
About Rip
Rip has been a pleasure to train. He’s always ready to train and eager to learn. He easily earned his BH in USCA at 19 months old. He’s out of Dewil Moravia Kerberos who was on the WUSV Team USA twice, placing 16th in the world in 2025. Dewil is out of 2019 WUSV Reserve World Champion Bordy Blendy. Additionally, Rip’s Grandmother on the Dam side is V Elsa vom Mack-Zwinger IPO3, SD1, Kkl for life. I trained with Elsa when I first started training in Schutzhund. She was an awesome dog. She competed & was successful at the club, regional & national levels, but more importantly, she produced dogs that have been successful in competing at the club, regional, national & world championship levels and they’re out of several different male dogs. She produced 13 working titled dogs out of 39 total which is a 33.3% success rate. She also produced a Regional IGP3 Champion & Universal Sieger and a GSDCA National Universal Siegerin who went on to compete in the WUSV world championship in Europe. Elsa’s offspring have also proven to be great reproducers. Rip got an A-Normal rating on both hips & elbows with SV. Rip has excellent food & ball drive. Rip is great at tracking, obedience and protection. He would be better in obedience with a better trainer. Rip's pedigree is listed on Pedigree Database dot com.
Umi, mom
German Shepherd
About Umi
Umi is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Bootz, mom
German Shepherd
About Bootz
Bootz is a 70-pound bi-colored GSD. She has been a great family member. She has great temperament with kids & strangers, but very protective when the situation arises. She’s extremely smart with great ball drive and exceptional food drive. She earned her BH in USCA and CGC in AKC. She loves to please. Her sire is IPO-3 Arek vom Hundenarr who is a direct son of IPO-3, SchH3, V Drago vom Patriot. Arek (Beast) made IPO-3, qualified for & competed in 2 National Events as a 3-year-old and continued to qualify up to age 8. Her dam is my first GSD - V-Umi von Foust - AD, TR-1, CGC, IPO-2. Umi has several Straze dogs (Czech bloodlines) in her pedigree. Hips: OFA Good, DM Clear/Normal.
Parent health testing
Great level
Von Fousthaus GSDogs 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).
