



Ryder
9 months old · Male
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due Feb. 2027
I'm Kayla F., the breeder behind Von WestLynn German Shepherds located in White Cloud, MI. Striving to produce quality, health-tested, and titled German Shepherds in Northern Michigan. We are dedicated to preserving the health, temperament, drive, nerve, beauty, and true working ability of the German Shepherd Dog.
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What are the different breed coat types in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Alexandra
Female
Chase
Male
Forest
Male
Dallas
Male
Jackson
Male
Waylon
Male
Hank
Male
Avarie
Female
Max
Male
Milo
Male
Fly
Female
Henry
Male
Todd
Male
Caycie
Female
Cyvren
Male
Sadie
Female
Bailey
Female
Elliott
Male
Simon
Male
Theo
Male
Bear
Male
Kayla 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Kayla partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“A down payment of $800 (non-refundable) to hold your place for a puppy $3,200 the day you pick up your puppy Total: $4,000 Our puppy prices are firm and non-negotiable. Please don't ask me to lower. . A down payment of $800 (non-refundable) to hold your place for a puppy $3,200 the day you pick up your puppy Total: $4,000 Our puppy prices are firm and non-negotiable.”
Kayla 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 Kayla 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 Kayla directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kayla.
Meet in White Cloud, MI
4175 miles away
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Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
4201 miles away
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Meet in Traverse City, MI
4117 miles away
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Club memberships
Kayla is a member of Wolverine GSDC of West Michigan, MMRSK, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Kayla has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Kayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Von WestLynn German Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Kayla F.
✨ The wait is over… Meet the sire of our upcoming litter! ✨ I am very excited to introduce the handsome VA1 • 2× SG1 • SG5 BSZS 2024 • 5× VV1 • Commander vom Zwingerwälder • BH-VT • WB • IGP-1 • KKL Hips: A-Normal • Elbows: Normal • DM: Clear This breeding was thoughtfully planned to produce puppies with exceptional temperaments, correct structure, and proven working ability. I have very high expectations for this litter and am excited to see these puppies develop into versatile working, sport, and show prospects, as well as wonderful companions. Reservation Information One puppy has already been reserved, and we currently have three reservation spots available. I am very excited to share all sorts of updates and pictures! If you've been waiting for a Von WestLynn puppy, now is a great time to reach out and learn more about this exciting litter. Our application form is open. Dam: SG1 Venezia House Of Ilinen BH-VT • WB • IGP-1 Sire: VA1 Commander vom Zwingerwälder BH-VT • WB • IGP-1 • KKL


Knut and Venni's litter

Kayla F.
Amazing news for our three up-and-coming youngsters from our Pyper x Reket litter! Avarie, Maximus, and Alexandra all had their eye exams done this morning and we’re happy to share that all three received Normal results on their CAER (eye certification)! We’re really proud of how these three are maturing—not just in structure and temperament, but in their overall health and development. It’s always a great feeling to see everything coming together the way you hope it will. Their results have been submitted and are now pending with OFA, and we’re looking forward to having those certifications officially on record soon. Left to right Alexandra, Avarie, & Maximus


Reket and Pyper's litter

Kayla F.
We delivered Theo now Marlo to his wonderful new home in Illinois last Saturday, and we could not be more excited for his future. Watching our puppies begin their next chapter is always bittersweet, but it brings us so much joy knowing he is exactly where he is meant to be. Marlo has shown great potential! He is confident, eager to learn, and naturally driven. We truly believe he has what it takes to make an excellent personal protection dog. We’re excited to watch him grow and can’t wait to see all he accomplishes with Paula. 💚


Knut and Alexandra's litter

Kayla F.
Alright, here we go again, we’ve tried to keep this a secret, but we just can’t anymore… Please help us welcome the newest member of our program VV3, VP3 Venezia House Of Ilinen - Veni HD-ED Normal/Normal, DM CLEAR! Our very own daughter of 4× VA1, BSZS SG4, V11 & SG1 (SRB & MK) Princ House Of Ilinen (BH, IGP-2, KKL-1) Veni is currently in Serbia, where she will remain while she earns her SG, BH, WT, and IGP-1. She will be bred to a highly titled, fully health-tested, DM Clear male. She is a dark red sable long-coat female with incredible type, correct structure, and beautiful pigment — exactly the kind of female that commands attention while carrying herself with effortless elegance. We are beyond excited for her journey, her future in our program, and the next generation she will help create. The best is yet to come. 🖤🐾 Thank you so much for everything Stefan Momcilovic we are so excited!!

Kayla F.
POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy? BREEDER: $3,000 POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? That's way too expensive!! BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price? POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $500. You breeders are so overpriced. BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way, why don't you try it yourself? POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done it! BREEDER: For FREE I can teach you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again. POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you! BREEDER: To start you will need a female (average cost $3000 and up). Also a male (average cost $3000 and up) or semen (average $1500 and up). You will need to do genetic & health testing on them, averages about $1200 and up (depending.) per dog. Raise and provide daily care, feeding & grooming for 2 years. (So minimal $250 per month) POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money... BREEDER: For $500 you can raise a litter and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you will pay the cost of whelping & care. POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that. BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to whelp in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the clock for at least 8 weeks to help with delivery and care. POTENTIAL OWNER: Eight weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work. BREEDER: You will also need the reproductive vet to do x-rays ($200-$300), possibly progesterone testing($100-$250) & C-section($2000-$5000) and initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed. Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, sanitizer, absorbent tissues, scissors, hemostats, heating pad, whelping box, blankets, cleaning supplies, appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in case of emergency.... POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things! BREEDER: For over $1000 you can buy them. POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm.... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a puppy. BREEDER: Wise decision. For us breeders there are no vacations or holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends, we are home at our dog's side caring for them. It is a no breaks commitment. THIS IS THE REALITY When you choose a puppy from an ethical breeder you don't only pay for the puppy but also: Tools, knowledge, experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc. Copied from another breeder

Kayla F.
✨ Bump Date Wednesday! ✨ We are getting so close now, Helena is due on the 22nd (give or take… she’ll do what she wants, lol), and we are now under two weeks out. Her belly is measuring 43 inches around today. She’s looking a little rounder every single day. She is now in the “I must be wherever you are” stage. No matter what I’m doing she’s right there beside me, making sure she doesn’t miss a thing. She’s been soaking up all the extra attention, resting more, and absolutely loving her snuggles on the couch. The kids have been carefully feeling her belly every chance they get, hoping to catch some puppies rolling around. Next Wednesday will be our final weekly update as we count down to the big day.


Garry and Helena's litter

Kayla F.
Helena was officially confirmed pregnant via ultrasound this morning! The vet counted seven+ puppies so we’re expecting a nice, full litter. Helena looks fantastic, and everything is progressing exactly as it should. We’re so excited for this upcoming litter and can’t wait to watch her belly grow and start feeling those little kicks over the next few weeks. Big things are on the way! 🐾💕


Garry and Helena's litter

Kayla F.
Everyone went to the vet on Friday for their first round of vaccinations, and we’re happy to share that each one received a clean bill of health! They were all very confident and received a bunch of compliments from our vet and her staff These sweet babies are growing fast, full of personality, and getting lots of love and socialization every day. They’re healthy, happy, and now officially on the lookout for their forever families. If you’ve been thinking about adding a German Shepherd to your family, look no further—Von WestLynn German Shepherds has you covered! Whether you're looking for a sport, show, service, or loyal companion dog, we have the perfect match for you.


Reket and Pyper's litter
German Shepherd
About Reket
Reket's proudly owned by Vom Hügel German Shepherds
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Venni
SG1 Venezia House Of Ilinen BH-VT, WB, IGP-1 Dark Red Sable Long-Coat German Shepherd Venni is a titled, fully health-tested female with a beautiful combination of structure, working ability, confidence, and an incredibly sweet, outgoing temperament. Health Testing: FCI Hips Good • Elbows Normal • Cardiac Normal • Full Dentition • DM Clear • Embark Panel Clear • AKC DNA on File Sire: 4× VA1, BSZS SG4, V11 & SG1 (SRB & MK) Princ House of Ilinen BH, IGP-2, KKL-1 Dam: V1 Zita House Of Ilinen BH-VT, IGP-1, KKL Venni has earned SG1, SG3, SG4, VV3, and VP3 conformation ratings along with her BH-VT, WB, and IGP-1 titles, demonstrating both her show quality and working ability. She has a medium-to-high drive with strong nerves, excellent trainability, and a very willing, handler-focused nature. Venni is confident and enthusiastic when working but is also one of the sweetest dogs you could ask for. She is extremely affectionate, outgoing, social, and would happily live in your pocket if she could. Venni is also wonderful with children. You will see us mention that about many of our dogs because it is an important part of our program and genuinely reflects how they are raised. We have young children in our home, and the dogs we bring into our program live in the house as part of our family. They regularly interact with our children, our other dogs, and everyday household life rather than being separated from it. Structurally, Venni has strong bone, a feminine yet expressive head, correct proportions, balanced movement, and an athletic overall outline. She stands approximately 24 inches tall and has a substantial, feminine build without losing athleticism. Venni brings together a strong European pedigree, proven working ability, beautiful structure, and the stable, affectionate temperament we value in our program.
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Charlie
SG Charlie Von Silvija Haus BH-VT, AD, WB, IGP-1, KKL Charlie is a highly titled, fully health-tested Long-Coat jet black male with an outstanding temperament, strong nerves, excellent workability, and a wonderful off-switch. Health Testing: SV Hips A1 Normal • SV Elbows Normal • SV LÜW Free • SV OCD Free • OFA Cardiac Normal • OFA Eye CERF Normal • Full Dentition • DM Clear • Embark Panel Clear for 270+ Genetic Diseases • AKC DNA on File Sire: VA2 BSZS 2022 Marcello Vom Legends Team BH-VT, IGP-3, KKL Dam: V1 Amber Od Gradica Zaza BH-VT, IGP-1, KKL Charlie is confident, clear-headed, handler-focused, and eager to work. He can be serious and focused when it is time to train, yet at home he is an affectionate, easygoing family dog who loves our children, gets along well with our other dogs, and is good with cats and smaller dogs. He is social and composed in public and has been exposed to crowds, shows, markets, parks, livestock environments, loud noises, and many other everyday situations with an excellent, stable response. Structurally, Charlie offers good bone and substance, a full chest, tight feet, correct hocks, a strong level topline, and overall balance. Charlie has produced puppies showing promise in the show ring and bite work, as well as offspring working as service and therapy dogs.
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Garry
Garry's proudly owned by Vom Hügel German Shepherds
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Helena
Hela Von Angsthof — call name Helena — is a breathtaking Black & Red long-coat female imported from Serbia and proudly owned by Von WestLynn German Shepherds (Kayla Fisher). Helena is the epitome of structure, strength, and elegance. She boasts a stunning feminine head, rich dark pigment, a clean topline, excellent angulation, and fluid, ground-covering movement. Her temperament is equally impressive—confident, social, and willing—with strong working drives balanced by a clear, stable mind. Fully health-tested and titled, Helena holds the following credentials: Health Testing Hips: SV HD A-Normal (A1) — Certified free of hip dysplasia Elbows: SV ED A-Normal (A1) — Certified free of elbow dysplasia Cardiac: OFA Normal (Practitioner) — No cardiac abnormalities detected Eyes: OFA Eye (CERF) Normal — Free of inherited eye disease Dentition: OFA Full — Correct and complete dentition DM: Clear — Helena is free of Degenerative Myelopathy Embark Panel: Clear for 270+ genetic diseases — Comprehensive genetic health screening Titles & Certifications 🏆 V1 — Excellent conformation rating; top placement in her class 🥇 SG1 — “Very Good” conformation rating with first placement ⚔️ IGP-1 — International working title demonstrating obedience, tracking, and protection 🐾 BH-VT — Temperament, obedience, and traffic-sureness certification ✅ KKL (Breed Surveyed) — Approved for breeding under the German SV standard CGC — Canine Good Citizen; basic obedience and excellent manners CGCA — Advanced Canine Good Citizen; advanced obedience and reliability CGCU — Urban Canine Good Citizen; confident and well-mannered in public environments Standing 24 inches at the shoulder and weighing 80 pounds, Helena offers the perfect balance of beauty and ability. She represents exceptional West German Show Line bloodlines and is a valuable asset to the future of the Von WestLynn breeding program.
Excellent health testing
German Shepherd
About Pyper
Von WestLynn’s Lasting Legacy — call name Pyper — is a stunning sable stock-coat female, combining West German Show Line (WGSL) and Working Line (WL). She is the foundation of the Von WestLynn breeding program and truly one of a kind. From her beautiful feminine expression to her breathtaking topline and exquisite headpiece, Pyper exemplifies correct structure and balance. Her ear set is picture-perfect, and she is powerfully yet elegantly built, with a strong front, clean hocks, and solid pasterns that allow her to move with effortless grace. Beyond her exceptional structure, Pyper shines in every aspect of temperament and ability. She has a rock-solid, stable temperament with no behavioral issues and works confidently in any environment she is placed in. Highly intelligent and eager to please, Pyper learns new commands and tasks with remarkable speed. She possesses strong ball and prey drive and is extremely food-motivated, making her a joy to train and work with. Pyper is exceptional with children, adults, and other dogs. Her favorite activities include swimming, boating, playing fetch, running alongside the quad, spending time with the kids, and—above all—working. She proudly serves as her owner’s Medical Alert & Response Service Dog, a role she performs with unwavering dedication, reliability, and heart. Health Testing Hips: OFA Good — Healthy hip joints with no signs of dysplasia Elbows: OFA Normal — Certified free of elbow dysplasia Cardiac: OFA Normal — No cardiac abnormalities detected Eyes: OFA Normal — Clear of inherited eye disease Dentition: OFA Full — Correct and complete dentition DM: Clear — Pyper is free of Degenerative Myelopathy Titles & Certifications SD — Trained Service Dog (Medical Alert & Response) CGC — Canine Good Citizen; basic obedience and excellent manners CGCA — Advanced Canine Good Citizen; advanced obedience and reliability CGCU — Urban Canine Good Citizen; confident and well-mannered in public environments TKN — Trick Dog Novice TKI — Trick Dog Intermediate TKA — Trick Dog Advanced VHMA — Virtual Home Manners Adult; reliable behavior in the home Standing 24 inches at the shoulder and weighing 80 pounds, Pyper is the perfect blend of beauty, intelligence, work ethic, and stability—an exceptional foundation female for the future of the Von WestLynn program.
Excellent health testing
Excellent level
Von WestLynn 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Dentition, Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), 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.
Agouti DNA Test, Ichthyosis, German Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 2, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1, Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, Dominant Black DNA Test, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Cone Degeneration, Pituitary Dwarfism (LHX3), Glycogen Storage Disease Type II or Pompe's Disease (GSD II), DNA Profile, Full Embark Panel, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Cone Degeneration, German Shepherd Dog Type, Canine Scott Syndrome (CSS), Animal Genetics Panel, 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.