Von Kingsburg Shepherds
- Watervliet, MI
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected German Shepherd litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 18, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy R., the breeder behind Von Kingsburg Shepherds located in Watervliet, MI. We are lifelong German Shepherd enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. We offer top-quality, long-coat German Shepherd puppies from imported and health-tested parents. Parents are embark tested DM cleared and OFA certified hips and elbows. Puppies are socialized with other dogs, animals, children of all ages, adults, and noise, along with introductions to car rides, crate, training, and potty training at an early age, great temperaments, and low to medium drive.
Q. & A. with Kathy
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may 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.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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.
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“Deposit will go towards the overall cost of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Watervliet, MI
509 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
497 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Kathy
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Kingsburg 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
Maya, mom
German Shepherd
About Maya
Maya is a medium drive, laid-back gentle temperament. DM cleared hip / elbows good. Both of Maya’s parents reside with me. Both parents were imported from Poland.
Zantos, dad
German Shepherd
About Zantos
Zantos was imported from Poland has medium drive. DM cleared and hips/elbows good.
Tazz, mom
German Shepherd
About Tazz
Tazz is imported from the UK and titled in show - VA1 Hips & Elbows good DM cleared.
Gala, mom
German Shepherd
About Gala
Red and black long coat imported from Poland dual registered through FCI and AKC. DNA tested embark, tested DM cleared OFA certified hips and elbows good and excellent.
Kabi, dad
German Shepherd
About Kabi
Long coat black imported from Poland as a puppy. Dual registered through FCI and AKC DNA tested in tested DM, clear OFA, certified hips and elbows good.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Von Kingsburg 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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).
