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Our Dogs

The parents behind every litter

Health testing is published, not claimed — the actual grades are below on each dog, not just a claim that testing happened.

Every one of our dogs is run through a full Embark genetic panel, which screens for 273+ genetic diseases. All of ours are clear across the board — and DM-negative, not merely non-affected carriers.

Sire

Zamp von Bienenwald

Zamp is an exceptional German Shepherd with a strong, agile build and a superb temperament. Imported from Europe, he excels in both protective and family roles — a higher prey drive paired with a calm, gentle nature. He'll happily spend the evening at his owner's feet, and he is still the first to notice someone coming up the drive and to tell friend from foe.

His pedigree contains world champions, which is what makes his litters consistently top-tier.

OFA HipsGood
OFA ElbowsNormal
DMClear
Embark Breed-RelevantClear

Certificates available by email on request — germanshepvst@gmail.com.

  • OriginImported from Europe
  • GeneticsEmbark panel clear of all 273+ screened diseases
  • BloodlinesVA Asap vom Aldamar · VA2 (USA 2017) Fight vom Holtkämper Hof IPO3 · VA1 BSZS Willy vom Kuckucksland IPO3
  • TemperamentHigh prey drive with a calm, gentle default; strong protective instinct
  • PedigreeView on PedigreeDatabase
Dam

Aura vom Janhaus

Imported directly from Germany, Aura is the granddaughter of two top competitors in the BSZS (Bundessieger-Zuchtschau) — the annual World Championship show in Germany that decides the top German Shepherds in the world. She carries a vibrant expression and deep pigmentation with a balanced, confident character. FCI-certified with excellent hips and elbows, and completely clear of degenerative myelopathy (DM) along with all other common genetic diseases. Her calm temperament and sharp mental acuity sit alongside a high prey drive and solid protective instinct — the versatility the breed is supposed to have.

FCI HipsExcellent
FCI Elbows0 (Normal)
DMClear
Embark Breed-RelevantClear

Certificates available by email on request — germanshepvst@gmail.com.

  • OriginImported directly from Germany
  • LineageGranddaughter of two top BSZS World Championship competitors
  • GeneticsEmbark panel clear of all 273+ screened diseases
  • TemperamentCalm and confident, sharp mental acuity, high prey drive, solid protective instinct
  • PedigreeView on PedigreeDatabase
Dam

Elia von der Zwei-Schaefer Haus

Elia is an AKC-registered female bred from German working and show lines, with a pedigree that puts real weight on conformation, pigment, movement and temperament rather than any one of them alone. She is the daughter of Hachiko vom Messina — the USA #2 male and a two-time VA-rated dog who has ranked among the elite in both Germany and the United States — and Aryia von der Zwei-Schaefer Haus, who took #1 Female in the USA in her class in 2023 along with multiple first-place finishes under German judges. Behind them sit influential and proven lines including VA Nero v. Ghattas and VA3 BSZS Marlo von Baccara, which is about as well-established a foundation as the breed offers.

OFA HipsPending
OFA ElbowsPending
DMClear
Embark Breed-RelevantClear

OFA hip and elbow certification is pending until Elia reaches the required age of two. Certificates available by email on request — germanshepvst@gmail.com.

  • RegistrationAKC registered
  • SireHachiko vom Messina — USA #2 male, two-time VA-rated
  • DamAryia von der Zwei-Schaefer Haus — #1 Female in the USA in her class, 2023
  • GeneticsEmbark panel clear of all 273+ screened diseases
  • BloodlinesVA Nero v. Ghattas · VA3 BSZS Marlo von Baccara
  • TemperamentEager to please and highly trainable; confident around other dogs, with a steady protective instinct
  • PedigreeView on PedigreeDatabase
Dam

Sadie Kaja Retired

Sadie is retired from breeding and living out her days exactly as she should — at home with us, off duty. She's here because a good few of the dogs in Georgia and Alabama homes today are hers, and their families should be able to see where they came from.

  • StatusRetired from breeding
  • RegistrationAKC registered
  • LineWest German import line — SchH3, IPO3 and FH titles behind her
  • HealthCertified hips and elbows; DM-negative; Embark clear
Fall 2027 litter

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