Westhaus K9
Meet the breeder
I'm Jean W., the breeder behind Westhaus K9 located in Bolivar, OH. We are located on 40 beautiful acres in the rolling hills of Ohio. All of our German Shepherd Dogs are from 100% European Champion imported bloodlines.
Q. & A. with Jean
What makes your program special?
Our German Shepherd puppies are family raised and socialized. They are individually selected to meet the needs and requests of each new home as closely as possible. Continued assistance is always available in the upbringing of your German Shepherd puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Jean
Jean 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
Connect with Jean to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Jean 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 Jean 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 Jean 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 Jean.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bolivar, OH
4151 miles away
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More about Jean
Club memberships
Jean is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Jean has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Jean was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jean is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Westhaus K9 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
Bronx, dad
German Shepherd
About Bronx
Bronx is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jean decided to make him part of their program. Jean 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.
Itschy, mom
German Shepherd
About Itschy
Itschy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jean decided to make her part of their program. Jean 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
Westhaus K9 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).
