Sportwaffen K9
- 3 club memberships
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Sportwaffen K9 located in Indianapolis, IN. Sportwaffen K9 breeds only the finest European working bloodlines from titled, health tested parents. Our dogs are closely screened based on genetics, working drives, health, intelligence, and temperament. Our focus is on dogs that can perform real-world work applications.
Nate’s experience
About Nate
My name is Nate Harves. I have been involved in working dogs for over 25 years. I handle and train dogs regularly. I have bred under “von den Sportwaffen “ since 1999. I am a well respected helper/decoy and am a Training Director for two training clubs. I am a former police K9 handler. I have authored multiple k9 publications and regularly instruct at K9 conferences around the country.
What makes Nate’s program special
Our breeding program focuses on genetics and not popular trends or ego driven goals. We are very knowledgeable and experienced and carefully plan our breedings out multiple generations. Our current litters are linebred on dogs from our program. We have over half of our program are dogs bearing our kennel name and we regularly bring in outside blood to prevent bottle-necking our genetics.
Nate is a member of 3 clubs
United Schutzhund Clubs of America, OG Landshark Schutzhund und Polizei, Central Indiana Scent Work Club
Nate’s certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler
Getting a puppy from Nate
Nate 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 $2,000 - $2,500 and include a refundable deposit of $750.
“Some puppy/litter prices may vary. Deposits are required to hold a spot and are non-refundable.”
Contract and health guarantee
Nate 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 Nate 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 Nate directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Our puppies receive lots of time to interact and expose to things prior to 8 weeks with changing environments, time in the home, sensory stimulation, and healthy development. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Potty Training, Leash Walking, Crate Training, Biosensor Training, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Elderly, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, and Structures, e.g. Climbing.
Puppy health practices
Our mothers are of course health screened prior to breeding. Then they are checking before and after delivery. Puppies receive vet checks, two rounds of vaccinations, and 4 wormer rounds before 8 weeks of age.
Extras
We send our puppies home with AKC Registration, Certificate of Health, Food Starter Bag, Puppy Collar, Vaccinations, and Volhard Personality Test.
More about Nate
Why Nate started breeding
I had trained dogs and was unhappy with what I saw other breeders doing to working breeds. I knew I had better ethics than what I saw around me.
Nate has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Nate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Nate is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sportwaffen K9 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 health testing
German Shepherd
Great level
Sportwaffen K9 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.
Spine (OFA, FCI), Dentition, Brucellosis
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.
DNA Profile, 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).