Von Hoffen Shepherds
- Kalamazoo, MI ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Chester S., the breeder behind Von Hoffen Shepherds located in Kalamazoo, MI. I have owned German Shepherds all my life, and thrive to breed health, well-balanced dogs, that will be a joy to their families.
Q. & A. with Chester
Why did you start breeding?
When I went to my cities local dog show I fell in love with a black toy Poodle and the Great Danes. Now some 30 odd years later I am still in love with dogs and showing.What makes your program special?
My desire to breed the best dogs I can, healthy and temperament. I know how important it is to have a pet that you can spend many happy years with.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Chester
Chester 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
“I require a deposit once puppies are born, the pick of the puppies per required sex is based on how the deposit is received. My deposit is nonrefundable and go towards the total price of your puppy. Deposit are required once the litter is 2 weeks of age and is nonrefundable unless seller is unable to provide the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kalamazoo, MI
481 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport
477 miles away
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More about Chester
Chester has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Chester was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Chester’s links
Chester is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Hoffen 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
Lady, mom
German Shepherd
About Lady
Black and Red
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
Von Hoffen 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.
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).
