z Hodinek
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathi G., the breeder behind z Hodinek located in Pleasant Grove, CA. I strive to produce dogs with good health, temperament, and working ability. The sire and dam of each litter will have clear hip and elbow ratings, DM test, and working titles (like Schutzhund/IPO/IGP) or certifications (like search and rescue).
Q. & A. with Kathi
Why did you start breeding?
I first got involved with the breed through training and competing in Schutzhund/IPO/IGP, AKC obedience and rally, WDA(formerly SDA), and becoming certified in search and rescue, wilderness air scenting, and human remains detection.What makes your program special?
I work hard to produce dogs with good health, temperament, and working ability, and I back my pups with both a health and temperament guarantee. I hold myself to the highest standard when it comes to my dogs and my policies.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.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kathi
Kathi 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
"Puppies are guaranteed to be free from communicable diseases and healthy at the time of transfer. They come with AKC registration, microchip, first vaccine, and puppy wellness exam from vet. NA."
Contract & health guarantee
Kathi 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 Kathi 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 Kathi directly.
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathi.
Breeder's location
Meet in Pleasant Grove, CA
5587 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
5598 miles away
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More about Kathi
Club memberships
Kathi is a member of Outlaws Working Dog Club, Pacific Coast Working Dog Club, and California Dogsports.
Kathi has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Kathi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kathi’s links
Kathi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
z Hodinek 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
Layla, mom
German Shepherd
About Layla
Layla is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathi decided to make her part of their program. Kathi 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.
Zen, mom
German Shepherd
About Zen
Zen is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathi decided to make her part of their program. Kathi 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.
Grim, dad
German Shepherd
About Grim
Grim is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathi decided to make him part of their program. Kathi 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
Excellent level
z Hodinek 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.
Wisdom Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
