German Shepherd Puppies For Sale
German Shepherd Puppies
We love German Shepherds and breed only as a hobby so that others can enjoy the love and companionship of a wonderful German Shepherd Dog. We only breed from top-quality, world-class West German lines with impeccable temperaments and type. Our puppies grow into excellent dogs suitable for confirmation, obedience, therapy, assistance dog, search and rescue, K-9 training, Schutzhund and most importantly, for the ever present loyal companion.All litters are raised in our home, well socialized and each held, cuddled and socialized throughout the day. The result is a pup that is comfortable around people, children, vehicles and other animals. It is also not uncommon for our puppies to be housebroken by the time they leave our house. We are located in Illinois just outside of Chicago.
We only have a few litters each year and our puppies are always highly desired. For more information on our German Shepherd Puppies for sale, please Call or E-mail via the Contact Us page. Reserve your puppy today!
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German Shepherd Puppy
(5 Weeks Old)
Puppies Born on December 21, 2024
6 Males • 3 Females
Yara comes from a long line of champions. She is the granddaughter of VA1 Negus de Marka and great-granddaughter of 2x VA5 (BSZS) Henko vom Holtkämper Hof on her father's side and granddaughter of VA9 (BSZS) Team Marlboro Hilton on her mother's side.
Hulky is an outstanding red and black male that carries a deep rich color. The father to Hulky is a super dog named ASAP vom Aldamar. ASAP is stunning red and black who not only has phenomenal angles but carries incredible pigmentation. ASAP rated 1st place in the Young Dog Class at the World Championships (BSZS'17) and later took VA3 (BSZS'19) as an adult as well as having an IPO3 and KKL. The quality that this line has produced has pushed it to be one of the most sought after bloodlines in the world. Our previous litter with Hulky produced some wonderful puppies with Kona in 2022. You can see that litter below.
Hulky is an outstanding red and black male that carries a deep rich color. The father to Hulky is a super dog named ASAP vom Aldamar. ASAP is stunning red and black who not only has phenomenal angles but carries incredible pigmentation. ASAP rated 1st place in the Young Dog Class at the World Championships (BSZS'17) and later took VA3 (BSZS'19) as an adult as well as having an IPO3 and KKL. The quality that this line has produced has pushed it to be one of the most sought after bloodlines in the world. Our previous litter with Hulky produced some wonderful puppies with Kona in 2022. You can see that litter below.
Hulky vom Holtkämper Hof
V, IGP1, KKL, Hips & Elbows: "a" normal, DM clear
Yara Canine Extreme
8 Weeks Old
The puppies are now 8 weeks old and ready to begin their new adventures with their families! Pink has already settled in with her new family, and we still have puppies available for loving homes.
This litter has truly exceptional temperaments. It has been incredible to watch them grow, and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they’ll accomplish in their new homes!
This litter has truly exceptional temperaments. It has been incredible to watch them grow, and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they’ll accomplish in their new homes!
The puppies are 8 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 2/16/2025)
Pink just before heading to her new home.
Yellow playing with a ball.
Black taking a break from a rope toy.
Green wanted the ball and a rope tug.
Purple's turn with the ball.
Blue following a ball that rolled away from him.
Green coming down the big ramp.
Red chewing on the tire toy.
Orange dragging the rope tug.
White and Orange sharing the rope next to Purple.
Red keeping an eye on the tire.
White and Purple sharing the rope.
White with the bigger rope, Purple switching to the smaller as Yellow joins them.
Yellow one her side chewing on the smaller rope.
Red and Purple sharing a toy.
Black
Yellow
Purple on his side playing with the ball.
Red carrying a ball.
White with the rope tug.
Orange
Orange looking to the side.
Red
White
7 Weeks Old
The puppies are now seven weeks old and thriving! They’re strong, healthy, and full of energy. Their ears are starting to stand up, with some sporting one ear up and one still flopped—a perfectly normal (and adorable) stage at this age. They continue to play well together and absolutely love their playtime, growing more confident each day.
The puppies are 7 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 2/9/2025)
Blue and Purple playing with a stuffed toy.
White chewing on the string of the ball tug.
Orange and White sharing one toy, Blue and Purple sharing another.
White watching as Purple goes to get the bottle. (Red hidden behond).
Yellow carrying the bottle with White alongside (Red in front).
White and Black playing together.
Green with a tug.
Green still with the tug.
Blue with his paw on the football.
Blue looking cute with his one ear up.
Red with the spiky ball.
Pink getting up from playing with the ball.
Black
Red
Pink
Purple carrying a squeaky toy.
Orange
Yellow
Blue watching Orange with the tire toy.
Orange with the tire.
Orange with the tire.
Puppies playing with toys.
Purple with the ball.
Purple, Pink and Red.
Green, Purple and Yellow
Red
Orage carrying the tire as Red watches.
Yellow with the rope tug.
Purple with Green in the background.
Orange carrying a ball.
6 Weeks Old
The puppies are now six weeks old and had an exciting day meeting new friends! A family friend visited with her young children, giving the puppies their first experience playing with little humans. They were all so gentle—no nipping or jumping, just lots of sweet interactions. One of the young twins was so thrilled to see a puppy that he eagerly pulled Purple up onto his lap!
Play sessions now last about an hour before the puppies tire out. It’s always fun to see who will be the first to drift off to sleep—it’s never the same ones each time!
Play sessions now last about an hour before the puppies tire out. It’s always fun to see who will be the first to drift off to sleep—it’s never the same ones each time!
The puppies are 6 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 2/2/2025)
Pink and Green meeting children for the first time.
Pink and Green meeting children for the first time.
Purple meeting a very young child for the first time.
Pink and Green wanting the same stuffed toy.
Orange and Yellow join Pink and Green for the same stuffed toy!
Orange chewing on the rope from ball tug.
Pink carrying a squishy ball while Purple knocks it free.
Pink running to get it again as Purple follows.
Orange and Red playing tug with a rope.
Purple still trying to get the ball from Pink.
Yellow comes over to try her luck at getting it.
Black tying to take the rope from Blue.
Green settling in to chew on the stuffed toy.
Pink and Orange carrying the toy off.
Purple jumping off a small stair.
Blue's time with the stuffed toy.
Yellow brought the stuff toy up on the step to have it to herself.
Orange carrying the football down the ramp.
Black laying down to rest for a bit.
Green playing with the ball tug.
Red laying down for a minute too.
Purple trying to play with the big ball!
Black sleeping next to Red.
Blue with his heard on Purple's back while Orange looks on.
5 Weeks Old
Our puppies are now five weeks old and growing beautifully! They’re eating four times a day and thriving. Playtime is always a highlight of their day, filled with exploring, romping, and playing with their litter mates. Though their energy is increasing, their play sessions are still fairly short—they keep going until they all decide it’s nap time! It’s wonderful to see them grow and develop each day.
The puppies are 5 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 1/26/2025)
Orange and Yellow (girls)
Yellow (girl)
Green (boy)
Yellow (girl), Green (boy) and Pink (girl)
Green (boy)
White (boy)
Red, Blue & White (boys)
Purple (boy)
Blue and Purple (boys)
Red (boy) and Orange (girl)
Pink (girl)
Yellow and Orange (girls)
Black, Blue and Green (boys)
Orange (girl)
Red (boy)
Purple, Red (In back), Black, Yellow (girl) and White (boys)
Purple, Black, Red and White (boys)
Blue (boy)
End of Playtime
End of Playtime
4 Weeks Old
At four weeks old, the puppies are now enjoying playtime in a much larger space, giving them more room to roam and explore. They’re loving all the new toys and the freedom to move around during play sessions. While their energy is growing, their playtimes are still short as they tire quickly at this age. They play until they all decide it’s time for a well-earned rest.
The puppies are 29 days old in the following pictures.
(taken 1/19/2025)
Purple (boy) and Orange (girl)
White (boy)
Green (boy)
Green and Red (boys)
Red (boy), Orange (girl) and Green (boy)
Purple and White (boys)
Purple, White, Red (boys) and Orange (girl)
Yellow, Pink (girls) and Blue (boy)
Orange (girl), Red, Blue and Green (boys)
Red (boy), Orange (girl) Green and Blue (boys)
Orange (girl), Black (boy), Yellow (girl), Green, Purple and White (boys)
Orange, Pink and Yellow (girls)
Purple and Black (boys)
Red (boy) Yellow (girl), Black (boy), Orange (girl), Purple (boy) and Pink (girl)
Purple, Pink, Green, White, Black, Blue, Yellow and Red
Purple, Red (boys) and Yellow (girl)
Yellow, Green, Purple, Pink, Blue and White
Orange, Blue, Yellow, Purple and Green
White (boy), Orange (girl) and Red (boy)
Yara with Orange (girl) and Red (boy)
White (boy), Orange (girl), Pink (girl) and Red (boy)
Yara and Red (boy)
Black and Green (boys)
Blue (boy)
Black (boy)
Purple (boy) and Yellow (girl)
Yara with Purple (boy), Yellow looking at Yara (girl)
Yara with Yellow (girl) and Purple (boy)
3 Weeks Old
Yara's puppies are now three weeks old and reaching exciting milestones! Their ears are fully open, allowing them to hear sounds and explore the world with all five senses. True to our German Shepherd litters, they are consistent in size and growing steadily. The puppies have started to play with one another but still enjoy plenty of naps throughout the day. A big milestone this week: they had their first taste of semi-solid food! Every puppy dove in without hesitation, a wonderful sign of their healthy appetites and growing independence.
The puppies are 22 days old in the following pictures.
(taken 1/12/2025)
The Girls (Yellow, Pink and Orange)
The Girls (Pink, Orange and Yellow)
The Girls (Pink and Yellow)
The Girls (Pink, Orange and Yellow)
The Girls (Pink, Orange and Yellow)
The Girls (Yellow, Orange and Pink)
The Boys (Black, Purple and Blue)
The Boys (Blue, Black and Purple)
The Boys (Black, and Blue)
The Boys (Black, Purple and Blue)
The Boys (Black, Purple and Blue)
The Boys (White, Green and Red)
The Boys (Red, Green and White)
The Boys (Red, Green and White)
The Boys (Green, Red and White)
The Boys (Red, White and Green)
2 Weeks Old
Yara's puppies are thriving and growing beautifully, now weighing between 2 and 2.25 pounds. Their eyes are fully open, and their ears are starting to open, giving them a whole new way to experience the world. When they’re not nursing or sleeping (which they still do most of the time), they’re starting to stand and walk. They’re currently in the adorable phase between crawling and walking as they build strength and coordination. It's such a joy to watch them grow!
The puppies are 15 days old in the following pictures.
(taken 1/5/2025)
The Girls (Pink, Yellow and Orange)
The Girls (Orange and Yellow)
The Girls (Yellow, Orange and Pink)
The Girls (Orange, Yellow and Pink)
The Girls (Pink, Orange and Yellow)
The Boys (Black, Blue and Purple)
The Boys (Black, Blue and Purple)
The Boys (Black and Purple)
The Boys (Purple, Black and Blue)
The Boys (Black, Purple and Blue)
The Boys (Red, Green and White)
The Boys (Red, White and Green)
The Boys (Green, Red and White)
The Boys (Green, Red and White)
The Boys (White and Red)
The Boys (Green, White and Red)
8 Days Old
Yara's puppies are now a week old. They are healthy and growing fast. At this age they spend their time sleeping and nursing. The cannot yet see or hear, so they rely only on their developing sense of smell to crawl over to mom when they're hungry. They've gotten pretty good at crawling! With nine puppies, Yara has a lot of babies to keep track of, and she does a wonderful job.
The puppies are 8 days old in the following pictures.
(taken 12/29/2024)
2 Days Old
Yara and her puppies are going great. The puppies weighed 17-18 ounces at birth and spent their first two days sleeping and nursing. Yara is taking wonderful care of them.
The puppies are 2 days old in the following pictures.
(taken 12/23/2024)
Note: The color on the puppies is nail polish so we can tell them apart during the first few weeks. We keep track of their weight daily to make sure they are all eating and growing. When they're this young, it's hard to tell them apart.
Previous Vollmond Litters
About Long Coat German Shepherds
While we do not breed specifically long coat German Shepherds, we do have long coats from time to time, so please continue to check our puppy page.
Long coat German Shepherds are quite beautiful, with their longer, silky coat. They are known to have excellent structure and very good health. They have exceptional temperaments and tend to be a little easier to train and usually have a little extra sweetness to their personality.
They are more rare, because they are only occasionally produced when both parents carry the recessive gene. They are now recognized in Germany and accepted in German confirmation shows.
Long coats do not produce as dense of an undercoat and contrary to common belief, do not shed any more that stock coat German Shepherds.
People who have had a long coat German Shepherd usually prefer them when looking for another puppy.
In addition to our own litters, occasionally we will bring in German Shepherd puppies from litters born in Germany when they are from exceptional quality parents.
Each year, there is a German Shepherd Dog show held in Germany. The show is the Sieger show and it is the most important German Shepherd Dog show in the world. Dogs are brought in from all the European countries, the United States, South Africa, China, Japan and many other countries. The top dogs in this show are the best in the world.
The dogs begin by having to pass the courage test, which include two bites on a sleeve worn by a helper while receiving stick hits from the helper. The dogs must bite and hold onto the sleeve until the command is given to release their bite from the dog's handler. After the courage test, the dogs then stand before the judge where its body structure, teeth and movement in gaiting is evaluated.
The judge then narrows the field to the top 50 dogs in each class. Classes are for gender and age of the dogs. The top 50 dogs in each class are then brought into a ring for final judging and placement. During this time the dogs will gait around the outer edge of a soccer field. The dogs will need to gait both on-leash and also off-leash. They will need to gait at normal and also fast paces. All the while, the judge will be evaluating the dogs and moving them into different positions with the best dogs at the front. Usually this will go on for a couple of hours. The top groups of these dogs will receive a VA rating and they will be ranked within that rating. The top dog in the show will be ranked VA1, the second best will be VA2. The judge can vary how many VA rating he gives out depending on the number and quality of dogs in the show. In 2011, the judge gave out 12 VA ratings. After the VA rating, the judge starts giving out V ratings starting with V1, then V2, etc.
Contact us if you're interested in import puppies from some of the top German Shepherds in the world.
Each year, there is a German Shepherd Dog show held in Germany. The show is the Sieger show and it is the most important German Shepherd Dog show in the world. Dogs are brought in from all the European countries, the United States, South Africa, China, Japan and many other countries. The top dogs in this show are the best in the world.
The dogs begin by having to pass the courage test, which include two bites on a sleeve worn by a helper while receiving stick hits from the helper. The dogs must bite and hold onto the sleeve until the command is given to release their bite from the dog's handler. After the courage test, the dogs then stand before the judge where its body structure, teeth and movement in gaiting is evaluated.
The judge then narrows the field to the top 50 dogs in each class. Classes are for gender and age of the dogs. The top 50 dogs in each class are then brought into a ring for final judging and placement. During this time the dogs will gait around the outer edge of a soccer field. The dogs will need to gait both on-leash and also off-leash. They will need to gait at normal and also fast paces. All the while, the judge will be evaluating the dogs and moving them into different positions with the best dogs at the front. Usually this will go on for a couple of hours. The top groups of these dogs will receive a VA rating and they will be ranked within that rating. The top dog in the show will be ranked VA1, the second best will be VA2. The judge can vary how many VA rating he gives out depending on the number and quality of dogs in the show. In 2011, the judge gave out 12 VA ratings. After the VA rating, the judge starts giving out V ratings starting with V1, then V2, etc.
Contact us if you're interested in import puppies from some of the top German Shepherds in the world.