Von Zecher German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Mike C., the breeder behind Von Zecher German Shepherds located in Strasburg, CO. My wife and I are hobby breeders for 40 years. We have a litter periodically. We show and breed only our best and healthiest dogs.
Q. & A. with Mike
Why did you start breeding?
Approximately 30 years ago we started showing our German Shepherd Dog (GSD). We really enjoyed the breed, socializing them and meeting other owners and exhibitors. We had the opportunity of getting to know and becoming good friends with the owner of one of the top GSDs in the world in Arvada Colorado. She taught us a lot about the breed and was very influential in nurturing and building our enthusiasm for showing our dogs.What makes your program special?
We are hobby breeders that only breed quality, healthy dogs that meet the AKC standard. We have never been in this to make money. We try to screen all prospective owners to be as sure as we can that our puppies only go to great homes and environments regardless if they are shown or just someone's best buddies.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.
Dottie
Went homeFemale
Percy
Went homeMale
Zeus
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mike
Mike 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 $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Companion dog price $1200, showable dogs $2500. Payment in full at time of purchase. Puppies shown are showable but may be purchased as companion on limited AKC registration to great homes.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mike.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Strasburg, CO
1429 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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More about Mike
Club memberships
Mike is a member of Rocky Mountian German Shepherd Dog Club and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Mike has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Mike was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Mike’s links
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Mike is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Zecher 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 dogs
Sami, mom
German Shepherd
About Sami
Sami is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mike decided to make her part of their program. Mike 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
Excellent level
Von Zecher 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.
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.
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).
