Von Kirchberg

Anna C.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Clarinda, IA ·

Upcoming litters

German Shepherd litter

Expected Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 25, 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Anna C., the breeder behind Von Kirchberg located in Clarinda, IA. We produce working-line German Shepherds with the potential to excel in IGP, detection, and other working venues, while remaining stable, social, and capable family companions.

Q. & A. with Anna

Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to try to reproduce the things I enjoy about my dogs and improve their individual weaknesses
What makes your program special?
I am a small hobby breeder trying to produce dogs I enjoy and I believe others would enjoy as well
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Anna

Anna 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.

Anna partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“Puppies will be matched based on their temperament and the buyer's goals for the puppy”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $1,500 - $2,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“This price includes AKC registration and age-appropriate vet care.”

Contract & health guarantee

Anna 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 Anna 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 Anna 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
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Anna.

Breeder's location

Meet in Clarinda, IA

4651 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Eppley Airfield

4653 miles away

Meet in Des Moines, IA

4558 miles away

More about Anna

Club memberships
Anna is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Anna has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Anna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Anna’s links
- Instagram

Anna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Von Kirchberg 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

Queso, dad
German Shepherd
About Queso
Queso is a powerful, confident male with a tremendous work ethic and an impressive motor. He brings intensity and strength to protection work, displaying full, crushing grips and fast striking. In tracking, he demonstrates a calm, methodical approach with excellent focus. Despite his power and intensity on the field, Queso is an open, social dog with a stable temperament who lives around children and other dogs. He offers an excellent combination of working ability, confidence, and everyday stability.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Von Kirchberg 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, Vet Wellness Exam
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).