
Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of the WGSL German Shepherds!
Von Ruh German Shepherds was founded upon, world class quality over quantity. We much prefer a small kennel, where our dogs are part of the family, and we have the time dedicated to give each dog specialized and individual attention, every day! We are located in Harrison, OH. On an 7 acre farm, where our entire property is dedicated to the dogs space to run and play, as we are fully fenced in! Our dogs are fully health tested, as this is priority number one, which we back up for every puppy produced by Von Ruh. Our second top priority is temperament and character. With these being our 2 top priorities, any dog at or raised by Von Ruh, will not ever be considered for breeding a litter without both, excellent health and excellent character.
We are very proud of achieving World Class Championships, in both Regional and National level shows across the USA, Canada and even Germany!
Our next priority, goes towards all of our breeding dogs being titled and having their IGP1, IGP2, or IGP3. This follows the German (SV) standards, for any GSD, being considered for breeding. Some may be more familiar with the word, Schutzhund, which is what the titles are. All of our breeding dogs, have 4 complete Generations of health tested and titled Championship pedigree.
Feel free to look over our website, and feel free to contact us for any further questions or information!
VA1 Yumen vom Messina IGP3 Lbz
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We were fortunate to import Yumen over from Germany. Yumen competed in the 2019 German Sieger Show (BSZS) and received the amazing results of V2! Yumen has over 20; SG1, V1, or VA show ratings to his name! In 2022, he was awarded VA1 in Canada and VA3 in the USA. Yumen is one of the top producing long coat males in USA, and also Germany while he was there. Yumen is one of the Finest dogs I have had the privilege of owning. He is truly one of those one in a million dogs. Everythimg from his amazing personality and solid and true character, to his ability to go out in the show ring and have this look at me presence, to going on the Schutzhund field and showing you just how perfect he is!
Maesy v.d. Tempelhoeve IGP2, Kkl.
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Maesy, where do I even start with this beautiful lady! Maesy was the first (dog) female I imported from Europe, Maesy’s birthplace was The Netherlands. I have had Maesy since she was 10 weeks old. Maesy is a very special girl, and it has been so much fun watching her, in the shows, where she has received top show ratings at Regional and National levels, in the USA and Germany. Maesy effortlessly obtained her IGP2, and absolutely loves her job. Any job you ask, she loves and gives you 100% every time. She is front and center here at Von Ruh, the first willing and wanting to please, especially if it includes a ball! Maesy loves all things fun, including swimming in our pool! She has been an exceptional mother, and has given us gorgeous litters with superior temperaments. Maesy is best described as a happy go lucky girl, with enough energy to go around!
😇 We are so sad, that Maesy is no longer with us. We lost Maesy this summer of 2024 suddenly to Bloat. Despite emergency surgery, she just couldn’t pull through. She will be forever loved, missed and cherished. Her memory lives on through her 2 daughters, Gretchen and Janika!
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Brazil or as she’s known here at home “Yuri”, is a very special girl. I’m not sure I’ve met many like her in personality and character, she’s quite unique, giving you 110% every time. Like Maesy, she too enjoys swimming, one of her favorite things to do! Yuri has never met a stranger and she will be the first to give you a very warm welcome to her domain. Yuri is what you call, a patterned Sable. She is not black and red as the majority of our dogs. She is absolutely stunnning! Brazil is still showing in the shows today!
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Piper! Piper is her dad, Yumen made over! She is a very special girl and she knows it! Piper draws a crowd wherever she goes with her long flowing hair, deep dark mahogany red and her super outgoing personality! Piper was bred here at Von Ruh, and an example of some of the dogs we are very proud to have produced! Piper has her IGP2, KKL.
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Gretchen is another bred by Von Ruh, her mother Maesy is one of the best females, and we see Gretchen filling in shoes already! Gretchen is a very sweet dog, with a huge personality and aim to please! We look forward to Gretchen’s show careeer which has just begun this year! Gretchen has her IGP2, KKL.
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Vanida or “Nina”, is a spectacular female, she is as gorgeous as she is sweet with top of the line pedigree. Nina is a very sweet dog with true loyalty and dedication to what she wants or that you ask. Nina is finisher up her titles for IGP, and will be seen a lot more in the shows! We are very excited to have Nina as a part of Von Ruh, and excited for her future! She is a direct daughter of multi time VA Asap vom Aldamar!
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Seela, what a sweetheart! She reminds me of her so very sweet mother, with the love & sas of her Father! A dear friend owns Seelas mother in Kansas City, a beautiful well accomplished female on the working field and show grounds! I was honored when she chose to breed her to Yumen, and even more so offering me a puppy from this amazing cross! Seela is still young and began her show career this year, and will soon be finished as well with her titles when she becomes of age. Seela won First Place at the 2023 USA Sieger Show (SG1)!! Huge accomplishment at this world championship show!
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes we do! We are happy to add you to our no obligation waiting list. Deposits are not accepted until after the female has been confirmed pregnant, and we only accept 2 deposits per sex until after puppies are born, at which time we will accept as many deposits for all available puppies on first come, first serve basis. Deposits are $500 and they are non refundable, but they are transferable to another litter.
To be added to our waiting list, please contact me through email, phone call or by text message. I can also be reached through Facebook messenger. The quickest route is usually a phone call or text.
Our puppies range from $2500 to $4500 for limited AKC Registration. Full Rights are available to show or breeding homes in some circumstances discussed.
Every puppy from Von Ruh, will be guaranteed for 26 months for genetic life altering condition (ie: hip or elbow dysplasi). We offer another puppy of equal value for your family when one becomes available. We never ask you to return your current beloved family pet. We do ask, that we are always given the opportunity to take puppy/dog back, prior to rehoming the dog. We will never turn away one of our puppies or dogs from Von Ruh.
All puppies will come with Lifetime Breeder Support, AKC registration, 30 day Health Insurance and Free First Vet visit through AKC, Microchip through AKC ReUnite, Lifetime Enrollment pre-paid.
Every puppy stays until 8 weeks of age at minimum, and will be seen and given a wellness exam and first vaccinations by our trusted Veterinarian. All puppy records will go home with new buyers.
Every dog considered for show and/or breeding go through an extensive health examination, as well as we do certify hips and elbows through SV German guidelines. We follow proper protocol in breeding through the strict SV standards of fully health tested, with a complete pedigree of fully health tested (generations going back some 20+ years!), fully health tested means to us, ratings of Good or Excellent Hip and Elbow ratings. We test for DM, MDR1, Cardiac and Spine.
Yes we do from time to time! It is always worth asking. Typically we keep puppies from most litters to watch them mature; if we feel they will not benefit for what we strictly look for, we do sell them to pet homes only. Price will be similar to our puppy prices depending on how much training the puppy has had. This is an added benefit!
As for adults, we do retire breeding females from our program, and they will leave with a full health examination and spay or neuter to fully screened and loving forever homes.
As for selling breeding females, this is often an option and would require more discussion.
Yes! All puppies are born and raised in our home until they go home to their new homes at 8 weeks. This allows for proper social interaction and learning the household routines. Our puppies are monitored 24 hours a day by camera, we also work from home and the majority of our time is spent home with our dogs and puppies!
Our adults take turn in the home. Unfortunately we can only bring certain groups at separate times into the home, to prevent potential arguments between the dogs. We are very proud and fortunate to have a state of the art kennel only feet from our home. Our kennel is fully climate controlled with an HVAC system, air cleaner, each kennel is 5x10 with an access door to an outdoor 15’ run. In addition to the kennel, we live on 7 fully fenced acres and the majority of the time, the dogs are outdoors exploring and playing on plenty of land, or swimming in our inground pool!
Our property, home and kennel are protected, monitored and under 24/hour video, audio and fire surveillance through ADT.
Our babies are adopted quickly, so reach out to reserve your furever friend or to ask any questions! Fastest response is a text or phone call! You can also easily reach me on Facebook messenger. My phone number is (513) 240-3705
By appointments only, this is strictly enforced for the protection of our dogs, puppies and our home!
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