I'm Dale G., the breeder behind Von Zorhaus located in Moore, SC. 100% European Working line German Shepherd dogs well socialized and bred for temperament, loyalty, trainability, and beauty. Our dogs make excellent family members and are perfect with children.We strive to sell dogs from excellent imported lines for a reasonable price.
Q. & A. with Dale
Why did you start breeding?
My wife and I purchased our first dog (GSD) not long after we were married and both fell in love with the breed. After continuing research one thing led to the other and our first litter came a few years later. We have grown a lot and learned a lot about what to look for not only in the dog but in the pedigree. Our commitment has led to significant investment of money and time in quality dogs.
What makes your program special?
Attention to temperament of the dog. When people visit us we want an open door policy. No dogs we don't have under control or don't trust with strangers in our presence. I want people sold by not only the looks and movement of our dogs, but by their personality, loyalty, how social and responsive they are. Family companion/protection is our focus.
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, black, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
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.
Vito
Reserved
Male
Tav
Reserved
Male
Dux
Reserved
Male
Harley
Went home
Female
Kane
Went home
Male
Monty
Went home
Male
Bobby
Went home
Male
Enzo
Went home
Male
Gunnar
Went home
Male
Mila
Went home
Female
Janek
Went home
Female
Brogan
Went home
Male
Dixi Von Zorhaus
Went home
Female
Bekki
Went home
Female
Gina
Went home
Female
Rogan (yellow collar)
Went home
Male
Atlas (Orange collar)
Went home
Male
Dirk (blue collar)
Went home
Male
Eyso
Went home
Male
Mila (purple collar)
Went home
Female
Yoshi (pink collar)
Went home
Female
Danni
Went home
Female
Orry
Went home
Male
Gabi
Went home
Female
Carmen (pink collar)
Went home
Female
Sabra (purple collar)
Went home
Female
Nika (red collar)
Went home
Female
Yossi (blue collar)
Went home
Male
Axel (green collar)
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Dale
Dale 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, health guarantee, copy of pedigree, microchip health exam, vet record, starter food. Copy of parent import papers, certificates etc.. as apply. Deposit price is same for all pups of all litters.
Deposit paid to secure pup with balance paid by pick up of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Puppy starter kit
AKC registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dale.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Moore, SC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
More about Dale
Dale has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Dale was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Dale is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Zorhaus 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
Litter and program updates
Dale G.
Program update on 02 Oct. •
Sayso x Ella litter 3 wks old now and very curious. Exploring their world more and more. Soft foods have been introduced and they are already taking to it quickly!
Dale G.
Litter update on 17 May •
3wks old Now and getting around good. Already eating soft food.
Sayso and Vika's litter
Dale G.
Litter update on 09 May •
Pups are now 2wks old and quite active. Eyes open and already exploring. A few have managed to make it out of whelping area. Beautiful pigment on these pups and nice strong bone structure. Excited to see how they continue to progress!
Sayso and Vika's litter
Dale G.
Program update on 11 Jan. •
Danni and Gabi 8 wks old and their first introduction to snow. Play time!
Dale G.
Program update on 05 Jan. •
Pups are doing great. Very large for their age. Pooped out in this pick from a good bath and play.
Parent dogs
Vika, mom
German Shepherd
About Vika
Vika is a gorgeous bi color 100% European Working line female. She has a sweet disposition, medium play and prey drive, exceptional looks and an incredible Pedigree.
Her dad boasts an IGP3 title and was a world champion in WUSV for 2023. Vika is a carbon copy of her dad in looks. Nice bi-color coat with dark eyes, strong expression and masculine head type. Vika's mother has her BH and SVV1 title. She is a confident and stable dog with an exceptional nose for tracking. Vika is great with other dogs, is always on alert and loves to play fetch. She is a dynamite mom and very attentive to her pups.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A).
Ella, mom
German Shepherd
About Ella
Ella is a gorgeous, solid black, 100% working line female. Exceptional temperament. Very loyal, docile, and friendly. She has good play/prey drives, is very athletic and well put together. Beautiful head piece, nice dark eyes, short stock coat.
Mother is direct import and dad out of very highly titled imports.
Yippee, mom
German Shepherd
About Yippee
Yippee is one of a kind. We imported her from the Czech Republic several years ago and she has fit in beautifully with our program. Her temperament and disposition is exceptional. She can be protective, but is very social, outgoing, loves to play, does well with other dogs, loves her frisbee and loves to swim! She passes her incredibly personality on to her pups.
Yippee is dark sable with dark eyes, perfect ear set and a well put together body.
Her hips and elbows were surveyed free of dysplasia and she is DM clear.
83lb. Very solid and compact. Dark sable male with good play and prey drives and a very good disposition. Sayso is friendly and very social.
Both his parents are imported and hold IPO 3 titles.
Yna was trained born in Czech Republic and imported here at 7mo old. She is a very confident female. Outgoing and social. High drives for work and sport. Yna has a very athletic structure and produces quality pups that are versatile as working partner or companion protector.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Von Zorhaus 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Dale to bring home their puppies.
Dylan D.
Verified owner · July 2024
Dale is absolutely phenomenal! Before we put down our deposit he was very responsive in answering all of our questions. When we put down our deposit he gave us weekly pictures and videos of the pup until he was ready to be picked up. Dale went through all the paperwork with us and you can tell he cares so much for all his dogs and they are treated with so much love.
As for the pup himself… absolutely adore him! Zilla has gone from one loving home to another. I 100% recommend Dale as your next breeder.
Dale, thank you so much for being so kind and helpful during the entire process. I admire the way you handle the dogs and your adoption process. 🐾 😌