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Von Thunderstruck
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Meet the breeder
I'm Cathleen L., the breeder behind Von Thunderstruck located in Enfield, CT. I offer top-quality German Shepherd puppies with a focus on health, form, and function. I believe quality is more important than quantity. I work hard to produce healthy, happy German Shepherd puppies, and I take great pride in my breeding program. I'm passionate about these dogs and want only the best for them!
Q. & A. with Cathleen
Why did you start breeding?
I decided to start a responsible, in-home breeding program in order to produce quality working dogs that also fit into a home setting. I hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs.What makes your program special?
My dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. I prepare all of my pups to thrive in their new forever homes! I work hard to breed healthy, happy puppies, and I take great pride in my breeding program.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 and black. Colors will 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 8
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Cathleen
Cathleen 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes parents health tested. Hips and Elbows certified thru the OFA. Parents DNA tested thru embark. B. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Cathleen 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 Cathleen 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 Cathleen 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 Cathleen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Enfield, CT
3738 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
3747 miles away
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More about Cathleen
Cathleen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Cathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Cathleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Thunderstruck 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
Laguna, mom
German Shepherd
About Laguna
Laguna is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathleen decided to make her part of their program. Cathleen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Blitz, dad
German Shepherd
About Blitz
Blitz is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cathleen decided to make him part of their program. Cathleen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dahlia, mom
German Shepherd
About Dahlia
Dahlia is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathleen decided to make her part of their program. Cathleen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA).Blitz, dad
German Shepherd
About Blitz
Blitz is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cathleen decided to make him part of their program. Cathleen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Von Thunderstruck 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).
