Richthofen German Shepherds

Raised by Kathi Z.

Certified Breeder of German Shepherds

  • 2 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Richthofen German Shepherds located in Lucasville, OH. The health of our dogs always comes first. We're committed to ethical breeding & a continued effort to enhance the breed standard. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.

Kathi’s experience

  • Kathi is a member of 2 clubs

    The German Shepherd Dog Club of Central Ohio, INC. , German Shepherd Dog Club of America

  • Kathi’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Judge, AKC Canine Ambassador, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder of Merit

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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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

Puppy prices range from $700 - $1,500 and include a deposit of $200.

“Our price includes license vet checking at 6wks old, born/raised in our home, microchipping, 1yr guarantee & more. If for some reason we do not do business with someone we return the deposit. If a name has been supplied by the buyer for the puppy then backs out, a $50 AKC name change fee will be kept out of the deposit.”

Contract and 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.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We raise our puppies indoor so they get used to the sights and sounds of normal home living. We have other dogs that the puppies get to meet that gives them an opportunity to have exposure to more than just GSDs. We handle them and get them used to wearing a collar before they leave our possession. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other animals, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Car Training , Name recognition , Crate Training, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

All Richthofen litters go to a licensed vet at 6wks to be checked for hernias, murmurs and get their first vaccination and heartworm protection started. Our puppies must get clean bills of health before we will sell them to a client.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Richthofen German Shepherds hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Kathi offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Lucasville, OH or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

We’ll meet at a mutually convenient halfway point to drop off your puppy. Once your application is approved, we’ll coordinate the details for your pick-up day together.

More about Kathi

  • Kathi has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Kathi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Kathi’s program includes three colors

    Kathi’s German Shepherd puppies include bi-color, black and red, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Kathi’s program has two coat types

    Kathi’s German Shepherd puppies include long and plush coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

Kathi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Richthofen 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

Meet Kathi's parent dogs

All breeds

German Shepherd

English Setter

Parent health testing

German Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Richthofen 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type

    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).

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