Zobelhund German Shepherds
Upcoming litters
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due Aug. 2025
Meet the breeder
I'm Erin & Kim, the breeder behind Zobelhund German Shepherds located in Christiansburg, VA. Our German Shepherds are excellent representations of their breed. We are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. We are committed to staying connected to our puppy families throughout their lifetimes to ensure they never feel alone and can raise their new, furry companion with confidence and joy.
Q. & A. with Erin & Kim
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Opal
Went homeFemale
Pumpkin
Went homeFemale
Maze
Went homeFemale
Cider
Went homeFemale
S’mores
Went homeMale
Jalapeño
Went homeFemale
Cayenne
Went homeFemale
Potter
Went homeMale
Hermione
Went homeFemale
Tonks
Went homeFemale
Weasley
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Erin & Kim
Erin & Kim 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.
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
“Price includes AKC papers, microchipped, 1st vaccine, collar, blanket/toy, samples of food they’re eating, 26 month health guarantee, folder with puppy information, and lifetime breeder support.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erin & Kim 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 Erin & Kim 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 Erin & Kim 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erin & Kim.
Breeder's location
Meet in Christiansburg, VA
207 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Erin & Kim can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Erin & Kim
Club memberships
Erin & Kim is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Erin & Kim has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Erin & Kim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Erin & Kim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Zobelhund 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
Zuko, dad
German Shepherd
About Zuko
Zuko is a great representation of the breed. He is a very versatile dog that you can take anywhere and do anything with. He has high drives and is very biddable. Clear headed and environmentally stable. He is methodical while working and learns very fast. He is titled in a variety of venues/different sports. He has full, firm and calm grips. He is aloof with strangers and other dogs, but can be social if given permission to greet.
Great health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +8 more.
Kuma, mom
German Shepherd
About Kuma
Kuma is a high drive and very agile German Shepherd. She is environmental stable and very biddable. She is aloof with people, but social if given permission to greet. She is social with other dogs (male or female). Natural with her nose. Fast striking with full and calm grips. Versatile dog that can go out and work or go out to a festival with hundreds of people.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +7 more.
Illa, mom
German Shepherd
About Illa
Illa is a very high drive and high energy German Shepherd. She is environmental stable and very biddable. She is aloof with people, but social if given permission to greet but she really only cares about her handler. She is social with other dogs (male or female). Natural with her nose. Fast striking with full and calm grips. Versatile dog that can go out and work or go out to a festival with hundreds of people.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Zobelhund 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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.
Full Embark 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).
