Von Kühnheit German Shepherd Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Katelyn M., the breeder behind Von Kühnheit German Shepherd Kennels located in Owensboro, KY. My husband, Jos`e, and I are the human faces of Von Kühnheit Kennels. We wanted to formerly introduce ourselves on this page because we know that not only do people look to buy puppies from great breedings but they also look for that personal connection with the people putting their heart into the breedings! When you buy from a dog breeder, you should feel that they are trustworthy, honest and really care for each and every dog or puppy in their kennels. We at Von Kühnheit keep our dogs in our home like family and we are continuing to stay small enough to do so. We do genetic health tests and have orthopedics done BEFORE any breedings. And also will be temperament testing each puppy, require puppy applications AND a very thorough, signed contract with 2 witnesses from potential puppy owners to ensure our pups go to the right homes. We are breeding to outside world class health tested and show/working titled studs for the next several years for the best possible breedings for temperament, workability and soundness. We are striving for all of that and versatility in the West German Show Line Shepherd!
Q. & A. with Katelyn
Why did you start breeding?
A consistent love for the West German Show Line Shepherd encouraged the beginning of Von Kühnheit. I fell in love with this working breed as a child so when I became an adult and able to support myself, I bought my first shepherd in 2016. We wanted to give back to the breed by breeding healthy pups and placing them into loving homes. We strive to not only produce beautiful puppies, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the German Shepherd will continue to thrive for generations to come.What makes your program special?
We are breeding to outside, world-class, health tested and show/working titled studs for the next several years in order to produce the best possible temperament, workability, and soundness in our puppies! We do everything we can to ensure our puppies have everything they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs. In our program, good health and temperament are essential, cuteness is guaranteed, and lots of love is always included. Puppies are also temperament tested and we use the puppy culture program to ensure our puppies grow in the best way possible! We also only give out Limited AKC registration until the dog is at least 2 years old AND has passing Hip and Elbow scores from a orthopedic recognized organization (OFA/PennHip/SV) and a clear DM test. Once owners give proof of that with certifications, we release Full Registration with breeding rights immediately. This not only protects the dog itself but also this breed's health as a whole.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Katelyn
Katelyn 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 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes a 26 month genetic hip/elbow congenital defect guarantee, AKC registration, first licensed vet visit, shots, deworming, Puppy Culture program and temperament testing. If anyone makes a deposit with us, that is a 100% guarantee to me that you are committed to one of our puppies. I do not refund deposits unless for a special circumstance. Deposits are transferrable to other litters.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katelyn 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 Katelyn 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 Katelyn 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 Katelyn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Owensboro, KY
529 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Owensboro–Daviess County Airport
532 miles away
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More about Katelyn
Katelyn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Katelyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Katelyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Kühnheit German Shepherd Kennels 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Von Kühnheit German Shepherd Kennels 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.
Full Embark 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).
