



Expected German Shepherd litter
Due Mar. 2026
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due May 2026
I'm Donna V., the breeder behind Von Kunstlerisch located in Claysville, PA. I import, show & title the dogs. My dogs are SV and/or OFA Certified Hips/Elbows plus DNA'd on DM, HU, VWD1 & MDR1. My puppies are in Law Enforcement, SAR, Schutzhund (IPO, IGP), Celebrities and as Family Companions. OFA used one of my pups as their Logo! One of my pups was used in a recent MOVIE.
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These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Male
Boy 3
Male
Girl 3
Female
Girl 1
Female
Boy 4
Male
Boy 1
Male
Girl 2
Female
Donna 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.
Donna 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 7 weeks old.
"I take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they are old enough to evaluate their temperaments and personalities which is usually around 7-8 weeks. I am an AKC Judge for the AKC Temperament Test and Breeding German Shepherds since 1979 gives me the experience to choose the correct puppy for the family. Example: An elderly couple that may not be able to handle the "Tasmanian Devil" puppy from the litter whom at the time of pick up, the puppy is "tired" so appears "very calm" to later be rested and ready for action! You don't have time to evaluate a puppy in an hour as I do for the eight weeks.. "

"The puppies are priced according to parentage. A Refundable $535.00 deposit is required to be on my waiting list. A Deposit can be moved to the next available litter. A deposit is refundable ONLY if you arrive to pick up a puppy at 8 weeks old and decide you don't like the puppy or the environment it was raised."
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donna.
Meet in Claysville, PA
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
Meet in Wheeling, WV
Club memberships
Donna is a member of Crosswinds K-9, SV Germany, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, and German Shepherd Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), Canine Nutritionist, AKC Judge, American Kennel Club Canine College, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

Von Kunstlerisch meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
German Shepherd
About Trash-Em
Trash-Em is IGP1 titled which is the first level in Schutzhund, it consists of three phases: Tracking, Obedience and Protection. She also has AKC titles which are: CGC, TKN, TKI and TKA. Trash-Em is a gorgeous black and red female. She is a "Stock Coat" and is DNA'd to Never produce a Long Coat. She is Certified on DM, HU, VWD1 and MDR1. SV Certified (Germany) Normal/Normal on Hips/Elbows. Trash-Em has Medium Prey and Ball drive which makes her puppies super easy for families to train and enjoy!
Great health testing
German Shepherd
About Puma
Newly Imported from Europe - SG1 Puma De La Madonina BH, IGP1, KKL. "a" Normal Hips & Elbows. He sired over 40 litters in Europe prior to me importing him at 2 years old! He was heavily shown in Europe, always placing FIRST, making him one of Europe's most impressive males! His progeny in Europe are successfully showing, following in his paw prints, making him a much desired sire! I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase such a quality male from Europe. Come meet "Puma", you will fall in love with everything about him, he checks ALL of the boxes!
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Tiana
Meet SG1 Tiana De La Madonina IGP1. Hips/Elbows "a" normal. Talk about Gorgeous! Currently being mated in Europe to a TOP European Male, Alegro De La Madonina! She will be imported to the USA after the mating is complete. Reserve your puppy today! The waiting list has already be started.
German Shepherd
About Whisper
Whisper is the definition of what Europe produces in their WORLD CHAMPION Bloodlines. Whisper is from decades of ancestry dating back to the 1050's that are Certified on their Hips and their Elbows! I am thrilled to do this cross of Dinn and Whisper! This is her FIRST litter and she has produced a Top Of The Line Litter! Her Sire: VA (USA), VA (Belgium) Hachiko Vom Messina IGP3, KKL. Her Dam: Vice Siegerin Marta Armandia Lidderdali BH, IPO1, CGC, TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP. She was SG2 out of 32 Females! Whisper lives with me on my farm, she has been with my Horses, loves my cats and my two tiny Chihuahuas! Whisper has gone to large World Horse Shows, Marketing Expos and has meet people of ALL ages. She is a Social Butterfly! She has many miles of experience traveling.
Great health testing
German Shepherd
About Quanza
Quanza is every Schutzhund trainer's dream; I have never met a trainer that did not want to own her. Schutzhund is the German Working Sport of Obedience, Tracking and Personal Protection. Dogs MUST complete ALL three exercises. Quanza is the dog I would walk with at night in almost any fearful area, I would feel safe with her at the end of a leash or anywhere near me. She is outstanding as a Personal Protection dog and at the same time she is a friendly dog to those that do not present a threat. I have taken her shopping with me at some very busy flea markets. Quanza is a beautiful female. Her conformation is perfect via SV standards. I am very proud of Quanza and the training I have done with her, she is 100% into training, eager to learn and please. She is a very friendly dog, she will say "Hi" to everyone then be attentive to what I may say, she is an excellent working dog. She is serious when she needs to be but a child's friend at all times. She has a innate love for children.
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Dinn
Dinn has the IGP3 title which is the highest level in Schutzhund, it consists of three phases: Tracking, Obedience and Protection. He sired 7 litters in Germany, Serbia and Slovakia prior to being imported to the USA. He is a large impressive black and red male. He is a "Stock Coat", the ideal short coat that the breed has had for decades. He will NEVER produce a Long Coat due to being DNA'd CLEAR of the long-coated gene. He is CLEAR for DM, HU, VWD1 and MDR1. SV Certified (Germany) Normal/Normal on Hips/Elbows. He is OFA Certified GOOD on Hips/Elbows. His puppies are 100% consistent, eager to learn which makes them a pleasure to train. Dinn has a strong personality, which makes him the ideal male on all levels!
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Farina
SG Farina Vom Westerwieher-Land IGP1, KKL. Farina was SG28 out of 114 females at the SV BSZS. She is everything you want in a German Shepherd. She is conformation correct with a strong working attitude but at the same time she can switch from serious Protection work to playing ball with the kids. She is as social as can be, she LOVES everyone, unless they give her a reason not to. Everyone falls in love with Farina when they meet her. The pairing of Puma & Farina will produce social, environmentally sound puppies with working potential. Dont miss out on a Puma & Farina puppy!
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Marta
Marta placed 2nd out of 32 females granting her the title of Vice Sigerin! Marta has the IGP1 title which is the first level in Schutzhund, it consists of three phases: Tracking, Obedience and Protection. Marta also has AKC titles which are: CGC, TKN, TKI, TKA and TKP. Marta was imported from Bulgaria. She is a strikingly beautiful black and red female. She is a "Stock Coat". She is CLEAR for DM, HU, VWD1 and MDR1. SV Certified (Germany) Normal/Normal on Hips/Elbows. Marta has High Prey and Ball drive which makes her puppies super easy to train.
Excellent health testing
Excellent level
Von Kunstlerisch 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.
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Profile, 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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Donna to bring home their puppies.

Kate L.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
We love our German Shepherd puppy from Donna! She is everything we wanted. We appreciate Donna's communication and the way she cares for her dogs. She also set us up for success and gave us great recommendations for caring for her. Would recommend!
Beverly M.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our communication with Donna! She was more than a pleasure to talk to while getting all of our questions answered during the adoption process. If you are looking for a well qualified breeder who is experienced and knowledgable, look no further...we highly recommend going through Donna from Von Kunstlerisch! We couldn't be more grateful for the little addition to our family...she is AMAZING and we are so in LOVE with her. Donna recommended our little one from the litter, based on the type of temperament we thought would be best for our family. She totally nailed it, lol. Our little girl, who we named Riley, is PERFECT for us! Looking forward to giving her a thriving, happy, healthy, loving life. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING DONNA!!!
Vikram S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
We got to know about Donna through a neighbor whose dog looked very impressive. From the beginning to the end, the process was very smooth. Donna has been very helpful and communicative. She reached out to us frequently with progress about the litter and has been very responsive with all of our questions (we had umpteen questions as first time dog owners) both before and after we brought our sweet little girl "Curie" home. We highly recommend Donna.

Ginny F.
Verified owner · July 2024
Our experience with Donna Varner from Von Kunstlerisch was nothing short of extraordinary. After an exhaustive search for a female German Shepherd to train as our son's diabetic service dog, we were incredibly fortunate to be connected with Donna. Her reputation as a legendary breeder in the German Shepherd world is well-deserved. Our Josie is a stunning example of the breed, possessing intelligence, loyalty, and a protective nature that perfectly suit her role. Beyond her exceptional dogs, Donna's kindness, generosity, and unwavering support have been invaluable to us as first-time dog owners. She has been an incredible resource, always there to offer advice, referrals, or simply a listening ear.