Von Schwarzwald German Shepherds

12/23/2023

Literally. Had to share! This is sooooooo relatable! 🤣🤦‍♀️🥰🐾 Love my cuddle monsters!

11/05/2023

I am laughing so hard! Oh my word! 🤣💯

10/22/2023

Our family camping trip in Pike National Forest was incredible! This pack of landsharks had a blast, as did their hoomans! We had the pleasure of having my sister's rescued GSD "Spartan" along for the trip. So that made 5 GSDs! They loved every minute of our mountain time and it was SO beautiful! Hope you enjoy our pack's shenanigans!

10/03/2023

We have a unique situation and need to rehome a pup from one of our past litters (Deja'vu x Panzer "Litter C" 2022). She comes from fully health tested lines and with limited AKC registration. Absolutely no health issues, just some unforseen family circumstances. Sasha's family are available for any questions and we are walking alongside them for the rehoming process to ensure our sweet Sasha goes to the right home.

A BIT ABOUT HER>
Sasha is the sweetest dog! Absolutely beautiful and so endearing. She loves pets and snuggles. She is very smart, learns quickly and is food motivated. She loves people and dogs when she meets them properly but can be reactive on leash when they're far away and she can't get to them.

She needs a consistent hand who can help her learn what is and isn't appropriate. We are looking for someone with working dog experience who understands training amd handling a higher drive dog. Sasha needs to learn some indoor manners and would do well in a home where she can be the main focus and not be distracted by a lot of other animals/kids etc. She understands quickly what you are asking when she is focused, but she is high drive, so if there are other distractions it can be difficult to have her focused on you. But she definitely wants to please!

She still needs some potty training. We think she just needs to be introduced slowly to the house with a lot of monitoring. She has only had a few accidents, but just isn't 100% housetrained yet.

I can share more details through PM, so please feel free to message me. Thank you!

She will be rehomed at a discounted rate, lower than our regular priced pups, however she will not be given away for a low rehome fee. Despite her training needs she is a very valuable girl from solid DDR/Czech lines.

10/01/2023

Love this gorgeous girl and beyond excited for her first litter early next year! 😍

Kiaora is coming up on 2.5 yrs old and I am excited about her future. Fearless girl! Great with babies pulling her whiskers, toddlers grabbing in her food bowl, cat running the house, goats and chickens running around. You name it and this girl is eager to try! Can't wait to get her BH training back on track after some unexpected delays due to family/life circumstances.

This girl is one to watch! Solid drives and awesome courage with gun fire and other distractions. Nothing breaks her focus! 😁💪❤️

08/26/2023

Found a new fun way to exercise the pack. 🤣😍❤️🥳

IT'S A PARTY OVER HERE!

08/11/2023

3 generations of Von Schwarzwald pups!
(This makes 4 generations now from our first GSD dog Maximus who showed us the value & beauty of this majestic breed!)

Paradox is 9 yrs old, going on 10!
Her daughter, Deja'vu, is 3 going on 4!
And her grandpup, Rudi, is 9 weeks old!

Love them all so much! Also, it should be noted that these girls were ALL "pink collar" girls!!! Something kinda neat about the trend here! 😍

08/10/2023

Red boy went home! Miss him already... big ol' love. ♥️ He surprised us by waking up with THESE EARS, right before he left! 🤣😍💯🐾

08/08/2023

Red boy ♥️

08/08/2023

Precious boy is rolling solo now that his sibs have all gone to their new homes. He is a hunk!

07/29/2023

Quick update! Pups did great at the vet for 7 week old puppy health checks and first vaccinations! Very happy with these guys! Beautiful and smart! As always, our vet staff were in love! ♥️🐾

7 week old weights are below!

7-25-23

Red boy 15.12 lbs
Blue boy 14 lbs
Green girl 13.12 lbs
Pink girl 11.4 lbs
Purple girl 11.1 lbs

They have been de-wormed again and will need another de-worming at 9 weeks old and again at 12 weeks old. (Just to keep in mind as you grab puppy supplies.)

Quick video of their shenanigans! 🤪

07/28/2023

Guilty! 🤗

This is true. 😅

07/28/2023

7 weeks old!!! Puppy play is the best! 💯😍♥️🐾

07/28/2023

This darn Facebook app! Ugh. Again, it didn't download the photos I posted last week!

I'm trying again! These are their 6 week old pictures! 😍

07/25/2023

I mean... yep. 🤣🐾♥️

Accurate. 🤷🏼‍♀️

07/24/2023

A few things I wanted to share now that the puppies are fast approaching 8 weeks old! 🥳♥️

You will absolutely need healthy chews! (No rawhide!) I definitely love bully sticks. Also, uncooked beef bones filled with some peanut butter or even a thick fruit smoothie (no grapes!) then frozen make a nice teething treat! I give those especially at bedtime to help them relax (chewing helps relieve stress in puppy).

Refreshing treats - a few banana slices and apple slices each day. I give them whole carrots to chew on as well.

Bells on the door are great to help puppies learn where to go out and potty at and also to help alert you when he/she needs to go out.

A small bag of diamond naturals large breed puppy food just to start out, and then you can switch them over to whichever brand you like slowly. (I like some healthy grains and not 100% grain free. Just no corn, wheat, or soy!)

I like toys that they can't rip the stuffing out of and chuck it balls (specifically those that have holes in case they ever swallow a ball, holes can save their lives. No tennis balls!)

A collar that is the next size up. This one goes up to 13 inches. And leash if you don’t have one. I like short leashes, not retractable for teaching good position. They need to be beside you, so a long leash just isn't needed. (Leash training needs to start very young, so they learn quickly not to pull, as they get big fast!)

Treats for training!
I like cutting hotdogs into teeny little pieces or a redbarn food roll cut-up works great! (Just remember that these "special" treats are ONLY given during training. This way, they are always excited for their play/training sessions!) Smaller pieces help them not fill up too fast, and then when the hot dog is gone, I quite the session. Usually lasts 10-15 minutes with lots of rewards and praise for handler focus and for every try. (When they are young, all you really want is a short session of gaining their focus with a quick reward and big praise and then releasing them for a few feet and repeating. I practice on and off leash recalls immediately once the puppy is settled in. So give him/her a week to adjust and then really engage in play, get their focus, reward, and release quickly. (15 min twice a day for young pups works brilliantly! Even once helps tons.) I normally play with them extra after they have breakfast and go potty and again right before dinner/bedtime. :)

*A liquid dewormer
I deworm every two weeks, and this should continue at home the same until 12 weeks old. Then, from there, switch to the adult schedule of de-worming every 3 months.

Crate, kennel, or puppy play pen works great to create a safe environment for nighttime routines. However, we are VERY against the improper use of crates as a quick fix to replace training your pup.

So we recommend using them initially with the goal of having a well trained pup that can safely be out in the house if you have to be gone working long hours. Our worry is that as they grow, they might have development issues in hips/elbows if left for long hours every day to lay stationary in a crate. (Which happened to a dog we know) That can be detrimental to their physical and mental health. Especially growing pups and working line pups. Ideally, using a play pen or a dog run where they can freely move around works wonderfully for longer time periods. Again, the goal is to housetrain them, and then there is no need for long periods of time in their crates. All 7 of our GSDs (past and present) have never needed a crate. We train quickly and consistently and stay on top of potty training until they are 100% reliable. Chewing can be redirected to appropriate items. Just be consistent! No play biting or chewing of feet/hands, furniture/decor, shoes (on or off the feet), etc. You set the boundaries you want to maintain as the puppy grows up and then be consistent!

The puppies are already loose in our home and have learned not to bite/chew these things here, so just continue that at home, and they will thrive! :) Keep in mind that there are always a few accidents or misbehaviors when transitioning to a new home. Be patient! :)

We do not correct our puppies for potty accidents, which can bring long-term negative effects. They are still learning and have small baldders. If they didn't get out in time, that's totally on us. So if we catch them in the act of doing something they should not, we say loudly/firmly say "NO" to get their attention and then redirect them to what they should be doing.

If they are biting, I will gently pinch their scruff with my pointer finger and thumb and say NO BITE. They understand and let go immediately, then get huge praise, and I redirect them immediately to something they can bite on or play with. The only time you can scold them and say NO, etc, is if they are currently doing an action, they shouldn't. Scolding after the fact is more harmful than helpful in our experience. Focus more on the positive and the things they do well instead of any accidents, etc, and you will have a much better bond/relationship.

Think of how their mothers behave and interact with them. They only scold or nip in the moment of the puppy crossing a boundary. Never after the fact. And never do they scold the pup for going potty! They just clean it up and move on. 💯

Again, focus on moving forward and staying positive as much as possible! You want your pup to WANT to be with you and work/play with you! Keep the relationship fun and engaging, and watch them grow into an incredible and well trained family member!

If you have any questions I did not answer, please reach out! I am happy to help anytime. 😊

07/21/2023

It is with a sad heart I write this post to update everyone on our fall waiting list.

Unfortunately, it looks like we had no luck with our recent breeding of Saga for a litter this fall. 💔😞

We have a final ultrasound in two weeks to double check, but it seems we will have to wait for our much anticipated Saga litter until next spring. We will now be planning two spring litters which will be due between late January through early March depending on when the girl's cycle in. These will be all black and black sable puppies from Saga and Kiaora! (Still deciding which stud(s) for this spring)

We are truly sorry to have to share this unanticipated bad news with you all. We've been long awaiting these pups and it definitely hit us hard realizing we again just have to wait and see.

Such is the challenging world of dog breeding. 😩💯🐾🙏

07/20/2023

07/20/2023

Puppies are six weeks old as of this past Tuesday! Such a great batch of pups! Very loving and very attentive! 😍💯🐾❤️

A few of the last photos are a couple days older than the newest ones! Their ears have changed so much! 🥰

07/17/2023

Yeti is so content to hang with these pups. And the best part, they respect him 100% so they all get along perfectly. Lol 😆

07/17/2023

Happy puppers! ❤️😊

07/15/2023

Spolied pups hanging out at our feet. 😅😍🐾

07/11/2023

Puppies got de-wormed today and their weights are awesome! 💯❤️🐾

Also, they got to follow uncle Yeti around and learned that he is not their prey, he is their boss. (He went into their play pen on his own to go check it out and see what they are up to.)🤣🫣♥️🐾 I absolutely love how he plays with them and teaches them to play nicely. And they respect him! 🥳💯

07/11/2023

Puppy play - 5 weeks old

07/10/2023

Haha! Some new sounds and sights for the puppers! They weren't phased in the slightest. 🤣💯🥰👏❤️🐾

07/10/2023

Food aggression is unacceptable. From the time our dogs are pups, we practice feeding as a group, feeding by hand, giving and taking food away spontaneously so they never worry about someone grabbing their food, toys, bowls etc. Because they know they will get more and there is no need to worry. 💯

This goes for their human family, children and complete strangers as well. Never will a dog raised in this home be worried about resource guarding. They always have plenty and understand that more will show up when they need it. So sharing it totally fine with them. (This includes special food and treats like raw meats etc.)

07/10/2023

Puppies are enjoying their newfound freedom! 🤣🥰🙊🐾❤️

07/08/2023

More puppy cuteness!!! 😍

07/06/2023

Oh my GOODNESS!

It's a good thing these guys are all spoken for or we would have a new addition! 🐾♥️🤣

4 weeks old and growing beautifully! This weekend is our puppy family visits and these guys are absolutely ready for some extra lovin'!

07/06/2023

Goodmorning from our 4 week old puppers! 😍

07/05/2023

Happy late 4th of July everyone! Hug those puppers and remember to thank our service members and veterans for all they have done and do to keep our freedoms and nation safe. 🎆🇺🇲♥️

07/01/2023

Ok, yet again, my post failed to upload!
Facebook is so frustrating! I just have to keep checking and reposting I suppose. 🤦‍♀️

Sorry this is a few days late! Puppies are now 3.5 weeks old and growing beautifully!

Here is a fun video I just took and I hope you all enjoy! 😁❤️

Also, current weights are as follows!

Red boy 7.4
Blue boy 7
Green girl 6.15
Purple girl 5.12
Pink girl 5.10

06/26/2023

They've got the munchies!🙊😍