Von Prinz German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Von Prinz G., the breeder behind Von Prinz German Shepherds located in Farmington, IL. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament. We strive to offer only sound, healthy pups to our families.
Q. & A. with Von Prinz
What makes your program special?
We are a small hobby breeder located in Central Illinois. We have provided several pups to veterans through Shepherd for Veterans (it just makes sense). We also have provided several puppies for service dogs for veterans through Dogs that Help.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Von Prinz
Von Prinz 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies from the same litters have the same price regardless of sex, color, and size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Von Prinz 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 Von Prinz 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 Von Prinz 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 Von Prinz.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Farmington, IL
674 miles away
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More about Von Prinz
Von Prinz has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Von Prinz was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Von Prinz is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Prinz German 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Von Prinz German 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).
