THEISHOF GERMAN SHEPHERDS, LLC

My husband and I had been "thinking" for years that one day we would get a dog... for me it had to be a German Shepherd, he agreed.  We both had German Shepherds growing up and remembered how smart they were.  I had always found German Shepherds to be the most beautiful of all dogs as well.  I, by nature, am a researcher so more than 2 years ago I started researching and learning everything I could about the breed.  I wanted a dog with calm, steady nerves that I could feel comfortable having around grandkids and strangers alike.  I stumbled upon Heidi's website and as they say, the rest is history!  For over two years Heidi and her wonderful family have been most gracious in answering endless questions, inviting us out to socialize with previous litters!  Letting us come out to Saturday Schutzhund training where we met other people with Heidi puppies.  All the stories were the SAME...everybody raved at how the puppies Heidi chose were the perfect fit.  They were all supportive and helpful as well. What a great group all around.  Anyway...we finally took the plunge and went with an Undriena/Natz puppy from her "O" Litter.  Well it's been almost two weeks since we took our "Optimator vom Theishof"  better known as Zuma home to be spoiled and loved...Well true to form, this little pup has not disappointed...he learned to sit, without fail, his first full day home!  Unbelievable! He is learning more everyday...has had his first tracking session with Heidi at the helm and did great.  Crate training was a breeze after we up sized the first crate we had.  House training has been easy with very few accidents.  I cannot say enough good things about Heidi and how she works with prospective buyers.  Trent and I are extremely happy with the puppy she chose for us.   I will sing her praises to anybody interested.  We have been stopped on the street a few times already with interested people and have passed on Heidi's good name and reputation!  Keep up the great work Heidi...we all LOVE you! 

 

- MARIONE & TRENT MAUGHAN  and "Optimator vom Theishof" (aka Zuma) of Meridian, Idaho

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Heidi,

Just over two years ago I happened upon your web site and gave you a call to see if you had any litters coming up.  It just so happened you had a litter born 2 days ago on Jan 31, 2010.  I had been searching for a German Shepherd female but had not found that puppy until I found you!  Never once did I feel rushed or pressured to buy a puppy from you.  I asked many questions and you gave me the answers and explained so much where my knowledge was lacking!  For me it was very important what kind of sire and dam you had bred and temperament played a big part!  You asked what I was looking for in a dog and then worked your magic and matched me up with O Misha Vom Theishof. Your honesty as a breeder and willingness to educate me was invaluable.  When a person buys a vom Theishof puppy you are always there to offer advice when needed.  Once Misha was old enough you advised me how to go about getting her hips and elbows Certified with Germany for her "a" stamp.  As for what kind of dog you will be getting when you purchase a vom Theishof puppy, the most loyal, a solid temperament and overall family protection dog you could ever hope for!   Misha is always by my side and a family member.  She travels well in the car and in public she gathers much attention due to her conformation, exceptional manners and good behavior!

Thank you Heidi for breeding such quality German Shepherds!

 

- DONNA & O Misha vom Theishof of California

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My husband and I already had a female German Shepherd from another breeder, which unfortunately was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia at a very early age. We wanted another one, but this time we were looking for a healthy German Shepherd and we started to do research on-line. After many days of searching trough professional breeders, we came across Theishof German Shepherds. We talked to Heidi a couple of times and I was sold when I saw one of her puppies. I called her and after a long talk and many answered questions, we decided to get that puppy from her and we named him Zeus. The service that Heidi provided us was amazing.  She is very friendly, helpful, and answered all of our questions quickly. She handled all of the necessary preparation for the shipment of our puppy.  This was our first time buying from a professional breeder, and I will definitely recommend Theishof German Shepherds to everyone that is looking for a healthy puppy. Zeus' temperament is fantastic and he is smart and oh so easy to train. Our dogs get along very well.  Once in a while we go to Michigan and they love to jump in the lake for a swim and of course play with they tennis ball Zeus is growing very well. Like you said Heidi he is going to be a handsome puppy!  I would like to conclude by thanking Heidi for her hard efforts on getting Zeus to me, the summer heat was a huge challenge for us but Heidi didn't back down and we just waited a few more days. It was without a doubt worth it!! She is a hard worker and a very good communicator. We also thank you very much for the military support that you gave us. It means a lot to me and it was greatly appreciated! Keep up the wonderful job that you are doing!!

 

- Respectfully, MICOL & MATTHEW CLISSOLD & Dayne vom Theishof (aka Zeus) 

 

 

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When we decided to get a puppy my husband, Richard, insisted on a German Shepherd and I must admit that I wasn't too crazy about the idea.  My first thought was "A big scary Shepherd, I don't know about that."  I reluctantly agreed, and we began searching the net and contacted a number of breeders. Heidi was the first breeder that we met, and after meeting with many others, we went back to Heidi because her dogs are raised in a wonderful loving home environment, are of the highest caliber, and truly full of affection and companionship from the beginning. That's when we met Tara and welcomed her into our home, at this point I became an immediate GSD convert. We enjoyed having Tara with us so much that, two years later, when we decided to bring another dog into our home there was no question who to call.  Heidi helped us pick Tasha and we couldn't be happier.  Our "Girls" are both beautiful, elegant and oh so smart.  Tara takes commands so well and Tasha can track with the best of them.  It's amazing to watch her on the trail of something.  Of course they both love to catch balls and swimming is one of their favorite sports (I didn't realize that Shepherds were water dogs!). We entertain regularly and Tara and Tasha fit right in.  They mingle with our guests, who always comment on how well behaved they are.

Heidi, thank you so much for our Girls.

 

- PATTI and RICHARD RITTENHOUSE & "JaTara vom Theishof" & "O'Tasha vom Theishof" of Sonora, CA

 

 

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Hi Heidi-

Hope this finds you well.  I just wanted to take an opportunity to write a testimonial to the quality of you and my Sammie (vom Theishof).  Though I did not buy Sammie directly from you, you have always been keenly and genuinely interested in her progress and well being.  That means so much to a "dog companion".  As a breeder you are really one of the exceptions.  You DO look at the whole picture.  You breed for animals that can be the family companion, the police dog, the schutzhund competitor and structurally sound enough to compete with strength in the show ring.  I admire this!! The other shepherds I have I seek from those with congruent philosophy!!  Sammie is a tough, amazing little girl.  She has grit and she has attitude, I like this very much!  She is also a couch potato and as you can see from the picture, a bed hog.  She has my heart and she herself has the heart of a Lion.  I fully believe this little animal would jump a cliff for me, she always places herself between her family and danger!!Two months after we purchased her (at 1.5 years old!!) she with innate instinct backed a small herd of exotic bulls off my roommate and her puppy, she charged and held them until her "family" could safely move to a secure area (I have a picture, I will forward this!!).  Sammie is a comedian par none, she is a funny and fun little dog, but don't be fooled, in her bite work, she is deadly serious!!!!  She bites with the zest of any working line dog and this is very nice to see!!!  I cannot thank you enough for breeding my little brave hero, and I must say, she is a joy to befriend-your ongoing interest and emotional link to her is impressive indeed.  Keep up the good work Heidi!!

 

- Sincerely,  ROSE BARKE & "Sammie vom Theishof" (aka Sammie)

 

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When we first started thinking of getting a German Shepherd I started with the internet and visited numerous websites.  I picked about a dozen breeders that gave me a good impression and e-mailed everyone stating that we were thinking about a German Shepherd and would like more information on the breed.  The responses I received were: send us a check and we can have a puppy sent to you immediately; fill out our questionnaire to see if you meet our standards; or I did not receive any response.  However, Heidi set herself apart from the rest by calling us on the phone and talking with us at length about the breed and her dogs, while answering all questions and recommending some literature on the breed.  We thought about it and decided to go with her and when we described our family and what we were looking for, she carefully matched us with a litter to choose a puppy that would match our family lifestyle.  Beowulf is a great dog.   He is everything we wanted and could not ask for more.  He is very intelligent, lovable, calm, alert to anything strange outside, such as the bears passing through our yard.  He is easy to train and tolerates our daughter Hannah who loves to work with him trying to reach him tricks.  We highly recommend Heidi.  She was knowledgeable and we always felt like she wanted to make sure that she matched her puppies with the right home.

 

- REICHENBACH FAMILY & "RBeowulf vom Theishof" (aka Beowulf) of Juneau, Alaska

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Right when I began looking for breeders in the local area, it was easy to determine that Heidi's litters were top-notch, bar-none.  She was eager to help me out with any questions I had and helped me pick out a dog that would fit with me.  That first one was Sasha and if I had a nickel for every time I've had a compliment on what a fantastic and smart dog she is, I'd be rich! She was so great, that three years later, I went back to Heidi, even though she was now living in a different state.  It didn't matter to me because I knew that Heidi took her job as a breeder very seriously and I wouldn't be disappointed.  Now, almost a year later, I have two wonderful dogs in Sasha and Uno.  Both are personable, affectionate and man, do they have drive!  I will never go anywhere else for my GSD needs!

 

- STEVE HAJDUCKO & "Kasha vom Theishof" & "Uno vom Theishof" of Thousand Oaks, California.

((We are very sorry, we do not have a photo of Kasha and Uno))

 

as I am concerned you are the kind of person every breeder should strive to be. I really appreciate the fact that you are very interested keeping up with your puppies. I love being able to tell you how wonderful Camilla is. Sometimes I think some people think I am nuts because I talk about her so much. The picture of her in the clothes basket was her idea entirely. I was folding clothes and she just decided to get in. Then of course she figured she had done something clever and she was in and out and back in again. She is very creative. The dirt pile is one of her favorite places. She loves to run up and over and chase me off.

Getting Camilla from you has been a great experience for me. She is everything I wanted and then some.

 

- CHERYL KLEINJAN & "Camilla vom Theishof" of Oregon

 

    

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While Heidi was training our daughters incorrigible boxer, I told her we would like to have the biggest German Shepherd male from her upcoming litter.  Two big males were born in this litter and I WANTED ONE!!!!  After getting to know the litter, Heidi said, Trust me.  I know your family and your grandchildren.  I have the dog for you and it is not one of the males.  She is the sweetest dog in the litter and will be great with little children.  When you pet her she snuggles.  We listened and will be forever grateful.  We got the most extraordinary dog. Simone has a personality unlike any dog we've known. She is spirited, endearing, sweet, and loyal. When we get home she greets us with a stuffed toy in her mouth and she prances down the hall before us, then back and forth. It is a joyful celebration of welcome. If you ever wondered if dogs really do have emotions, as I did, seeing her greeting once will convince you unequivocally. While prancing she bobs her head up and down, holding it down for several seconds, then throwing her head back and lifting her feet high in the air, all done with rhythm and grace, but primarily as an expression. She is delighted to see you. It is a sight to behold. If you stand next to her she will lean into your leg, and stay there as long as you will. And if you sit down to pet her she will roll back and put one front arm over yours, and lick your hand if you'll let her. She loves to go to the beach, where she can run and chase the birds. She will run for an hour without stopping, at an amazing speed, getting faster when she gets close and slowing down for the next one. Once at the beach in Santa Barbara she encountered a seal sitting on a rock about ten yards from the waters edge. She sat silently and looked at it for a long time, then the seal swam out and turned and Simone walked along on the sand in parallel. Every fifty yards or so the seal would come in and find a rock to sit on and Simone would be there, sitting on the sand and watching, not moving or barking. This went on for well over an hour as we walked along the side of the ocean. She loves our four children, eight grandchildren and anyone who is invited into the house, and at the same time, would give any intruder serious second thoughts.

 

- TOM and CATHERINE KRAUSE & "Fanta vom Theishof" (aka Simone) of Ojai, California.   

       

                   

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Hi Heidi, 

I finally had to come back to work Solo didn't like it either. I'm sending you a couple of photos of Solo. Ill have to send a couple of e-mails as we are limited in the size. There are seven photos total. We live in West Virginia and you send Solo to us by plane to the Pittsburgh airport. He was perfectly healthy and ready to get out of his cage when we received him. My wife Cookie held him on the two and one-half hour car ride home and he instantly bonded with us. He didn't complain at all, in fact he seemed to adopt us immediately. He is one year and eight months now. We are really proud of him he is such a good boy. I don't know how you train your puppies, but he wet in the house maybe three times and he has never messed in the house. We would take him out every one two hours as a puppy and he learned sooo quickly. We have had a couple of German Shepherds over the years and they would be proud of Solo. He loves the grandchildren (eight ranging from one year to eight years) and they love to play with him too. He will steal their crackers, but he never, never hurts them. Two of the grand kids love to get the box of crackers and take turns with Solo (one for me, one for you and one for Solo). We just finished Christmas and Solo is starting to figure the presents out this year (he was too young last year). He knew that he had presents under the tree, but we would tell him no and that was final until we took them out from under the tree. We would give him his presents and in a matter of seconds, Solo had a squeaky toy!  He is part of the family and is never left outside other than to do his business. He knows that we wipe his feet when he comes back in so he stops and holds up one foot at a time. GSDs like Solo are why German Shepherds have such a great reputation.  Thank you Heidi for providing us such a wonderful best friend.

 

- TOM LOBB and family & "Solo vom Theishof" of West Virginia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Look up the description of a German Shepherd and you will be reading about a Theishof German Shepherd.  A Theishof German Shepherd is quality in one word. You have to experience one of these shepherds to understand what I mean.  The quality of these shepherds is because of Heidi. Her knowledge, compassion, and love of the breed shows in each and everyone of her pups and dogs. They are intelligent, friendly, and protective. They are sound in mind and body and this is because Heidi is hands on with them from day one. No puppy left behind , so to speak.  I have dealt with breeders for years and Heidi by far is the best in her field. She cares more for the well-being of her dogs then the mighty dollar. How many breeders do you know will put the dollar second?  Kai is still very much a part of Heidi's life and always will be. I am in constant contact with her about her "grandson". She gets updates all the time. I feel very honored to be part of the Theishof family and to know Heidi and to have her as a friend.

 

- KATHY & ERIC ACS & "Qai vom Theishof (aka Kai) of New Jersey - PLATINUM OWNER!!!!  :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Heidi,

Just wanted to let you know Yallie's doing fantastic and we are extremely fortunate to have such a lovely dog. She's very affectionate and loves being around the family. She loves to play, her "ball" drive is awesome.  She will play and go for it as long as we'll do it.  She's also very intelligent and easy to train. Yallie's growing up to be a beautiful female. She's just over 6 months old now and it's been a pleasure having her around. Thanks for such a wonderful puppy. And, thanks for kindly answering all our questions.

- MIKE PERDOMO & "Yallie vom Theishof" of Little Falls, New Jersey

 

                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I am writing this letter to tell anyone who is looking for a REAL GERMAN SHEPHERD, from an honest, caring person who truly loves her dogs and worries more about a truly good home for them and not how much money she will make.  Look no further than Heidi!! I first met Heidi online after looking for 2 years for a German Shepherd Pup. I knew I did not want to buy a pup from a "backyard breeder".  But most all breeders with a good reputation and dogs that are of true quality were so expensive I was ready to give up!  Then I came across a picture of Heidi's BEAUTIFUL dog Ursus with a link to Heidi's site.  I cannot tell you enough about how wonderful Heidi was!  I told her about my family and that I was ready to give up on ever owning the dog of my dreams.  We talked back and forth for awhile and she suggested Ullie would be perfect for an addition to my family.  I cannot begin to tell you how right she was!  Ullie is not only beautiful, she is loving, protective, loyal, and so easy to train!!  Within one week she was potty trained, she walked on the leash PERFECTLY and took to my children as if she had known them since she was born!

Heidi, in my opinion, is one of the best people I have ever met! She made all shipping arrangements and answers any and all questions.... there is just no way I will ever be able to thank Heidi and her family enough for the GIFT OF Ullie Vom Theishof!!!

Thank you SO much Heidi!  I look forward to a long friendship with you and thank you again for allowing us to be a part of the Theishof Family!!

 

- SHERRY, APRIL, ADAM, & TOMMY MASSINGILL & "Ullie vom Theishof" of Florida

 

             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Heidi:

As the year winds downs and I see the calm attitude of both Dixie and Dusty with all the Christmas and New Year activities, I am reminded what a blessing you and your operation are.  Each time we open the door to invited or drop in guests, I hear the same thing; I have never seen such calm and friendly German Shepherds.  We inform them that the breeding and training combine to make a wonderful pet.  Although we have chosen to have our German Shepherds as ranch pets rather than show dogs, they are very impressive to all that come for a visit.  Both Ken and I would like to thank you for the time and energy that is required to have such wonderful litters.  We are truly grateful for your breeding program and that you took the time to personally pick out Dixie and Dusty for our ranch.  Be assured that when the time comes to replace Dixie or Dusty, we will look to you for a new family member.

 

- Blessings, KEN and REBECCA MCCROCKLIN & "Dustin vom Theishof & "Dixie vom Theishof" of 2M Ranch, Driftwood, TX 

((We are very sorry but we do not have photos of Dusty & Dixie))

 

I met Heidi Theis a little over 10 years ago. My family and I were anxious to purchase a purebred German Shepherd, namely because we have always rescued pound puppies and I had always wanted a purebred dog. Being German, Swiss, Italian, it seemed like a perfect fit to acquire a German Shepherd. Having owned a Golden Retriever, a Timber Wolf/Alaskan Malamute and an Australian Shepherd from puppyhood to their deaths, ranging from 12 to 14 years, I have had a fairly great track record with owning nice pets, but again, I had no idea just how different owning a German Shepherd from such good bloodlines would be.  Having just recovered from a near-fatal car accident leaving me with 18 broken bones and wheelchair bound for the lions share of 6 months, graduating from the chair to a walker and then to crutches for 16 more months, I wanted to gift myself a loyal new friend and companion, little did I know the journey I was about to embark upon with a Theishof puppy.  From the get-go, it was plain to see that breeding champion German Shepherds is not work to her, it is her greatest passion, it is her Life. Her dogs become family members in every sense of the word, and long after they leave her property, she remains in touch with her pups through her kindness, her own loyalty and her professionalism super cedes her successes in show dogs with the top quality pets that her pups all become.  My Wolfie was no exception. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, aka "Wolfie" chose me. Of the males and females in his litter, he was the smallest from birth, but had the largest heart of the pack. He turned out to become one of the most beautiful. We bonded from the moment we set eyes upon each other and as luck would have it, he proved to be my pre-Valentines gift to myself, to date remaining the most precious gift that I have ever received! He snuggled up next to me as I examined the entire litter and wanting a male, it was not difficult to walk away with Wolfie - check out the ears on the photos - he was perfect in every way, shape and form and had the most expressive eyes - people throughout his entire Life would comment on his eyes most of all. They spoke volumes!  Another testimonial of Theishof breeding stated it best and I wish to repeat it in this testimonial. What is not so easy to find is the breeder that seriously follows through with all these things; that treats each of those 56 days as an invaluable opportunity to mold and create the best of the best--the type of dog most people only dream of having. But Heidi is one of those rare breeders, and those of us fortunate enough to share our lives with one of her dogs knows that we have something truly special.  Like the owners of Anieka, we knew we had something special from the day we brought Wolfie home with us!  Over the course of his Life, Wolfie taught an already loving family, what true love, commitment and loyalty truly was. He was MY dog, but he loved our entire family and although people would comment how in love with me Wolfie was, his eyes following me every step I took, they could not fail to see how easy it was to reciprocate that devotion, that love and that joy right back to its source our precious Wolfie.  Wolfie was so smart, almost human-like in his mannerisms, he was neutered at an early age, so there was never any intention on showing him or raising a champion, he was to be our pet, our joy and he fulfilled every expectation we had of him and so very much more.  He was funny, always full of mischief, yet well-behaved to a fault and easily trained from the onset, being raised an indoor dog for the first 5 years of his Life and then moving to a beautiful new home where he was introduced to his brother a Yellow Lab named Diesel. The two became inseparable and the best of friends, but they were as different as night and day. Both loving, but poor Diesel just did not have the intelligence nor breeding of Wolfie and often Wolfie had to show Diesel the ropes of what it meant to be a well-trained dog.  Wolfie became an avid backpacker, a wonderful traveler and throughout his Life he logged many miles with us all, through 10 States, numerous National Parks, many hundreds of miles of hiking trails and some of the prettiest beaches and lakes in the Western United States. He loved car travel and again, being almost human, he would sit up proudly in the front passenger seat, with seatbelt on, ready, willing and able to go anywhere we were planning to take him.  All we had to say was "road trip" and Wolfie would be anxiously awaiting our journey! Wolfie Loved Baths, Lakes, Oceans and Water.  His Favorite Pass-time Became Drinking Water. From Garden Hoses and Pool Faucets and Seeing. If He Could Empty Them - NOT! Shepherds. Are not supposed to love water, but Wolfie was  Definitely not your average German Shepherd! In his last year of Life, we partook in a 5-State move, from his home in Southern CA., to NW Montana, to a beautiful town of Kalispell. It was HIS type of place and the home we moved into was HIS type of place, a 4,000 sq. ft. log home nestled on 7.45 acres of wonderful land - which he was blessed to explore for the short amount of time he still had with ustwo months in all. The 10 years of Wolfies life was full of joy, happiness and laughter. We have many treasured memories with photos and moments that are forever etched in our hearts and minds. Having just lost my mother last year near Valentines Day, it was equally difficult to lose my 2nd best friend on Christmas Eve in such a similar manner. The difference was that my Mother left us in a tragic, long-suffering, manner, where we had to witness her slow and painful demise without being able to help comfort her or prevent a lot of her pain. But with Wolfie, we knew that after he suffered a mild stroke after Thanksgiving that if he looked as if he was suffering at all, we made the decision to have him euthanized and had our vet on call from that point forward. When Wolfie joined us for our family reunion in the Sierras, we figured it would be his last long road trip, but we truly never imagined he would leave us in the manner he did, timing-wise. He had bounced back completely from his initial stroke and now looking back I truly believe he knew I was not ready to let him go 'quite yet' and needed him to be with us for a bit longer. The day prior to his passing, he enjoyed one last hike with me and his brother Diesel and ate well and drank well also his usual perky and enthusiastic self, almost pup-like. But when we drove to the Sierras and I let him out of the car, I could see he seemed off and his eyes resembled my mothers eyes in her last hours of Life - I would remember that look forever and knew when it appeared in Wolfies eyes. He was asking for permission to leave and difficult as it was to say goodbye, I leaned over his weak body and whispered softly in his ear, Wolfie, my love, you can go be with Oma now. You have been the best dog I have ever had and I thank you for being such a loyal companion. I cannot explain the next few moments without my eyes welling up with tears. Wolfie obeyed his master (me) one last time, because without further adieu, his heart stopped, he curled up into a peaceful slumber and he gasped only a few more times for breath, before Life literally faded from him. I do not think I could ever have witnessed a more peaceful passing and from what others have told me, he wanted to ensure that none of us suffered in the manner we did in witnessing my Moms slow death. He was going to say goodbye peacefully and quickly and not leave it up to us to have to euthanize him following our return home from our Christmas trip. To say Heidi Theis pup, our Wolfie was amazing, is a gross understatement and anyone that knew him or had the pleasure of being in his presence shared our pride of this magnificent creature. His body was laid to rest on our new Montana property on New Years Eve morning and although we are still mourning his physical absence from our lives daily, the memories he left us with will carry us through our lifetimes. We have contacted Heidi and have decided to honor Wolfie with acquiring a pup from one of his sisters litters upcoming. I am sure we will be blessed with another amazing animal. There is definitely not a replacement for Wolfie, but I can just imagine another pup with equally wonderful breeding, being outstanding in other ways. We will always remember our precious Wolfie but we also look forward to being blessed with another Theishof puppy and look forward to creating new memories and being forever grateful to Heidi Theis for the dogs she has blessed our lives with. If you are truly in the market for a wonderful companion, a champion-bred German Shepherd, or simply a loving, healthy pet, please consider contacting Heidi Theis of Theishof Kennels. We guarantee you will not be disappointed.  Please visit www.theishof.com for the adventure of your lifetime.  I know we did and have been blessed ever since.

- Heidi Christina Hausmann & "Fury vom Theishof", AKA "Wolfie"  California

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We got a wonderful dog from Heidi in April.  The whole process from beginning to end was easy, fun, and exactly the way it should be when you are getting a puppy.  We contacted Heidi through her website, and she was friendly and helpful from the very beginning.  We went to meet  her, and she took the time to get to know us and our two small girls.   She emailed us in the middle of the night when the puppies were on the way, and it was like waiting for a child, we were so excited!!  We loved being able to check her website for updates.  She let us come out and visit the puppies regularly and answered our many questions with kindness and patience.  The best part of buying a puppy from Heidi, was when it came time to take the puppy home.  She picked the  one for us that she thought would fit the best with our situation.   This made so much more sense than for us to blindly pick, and maybe end up with one that was not the right temperament.  We highly encourage taking her advice and getting the puppy she recommends.  We ended up with Eddy.  Eddy has been the best puppy we have ever been around.  He is calm and friendly.  Everyone that meets him comments on what a beautiful and nice dog he is.  He is smart and loves our two little girls.  We couldn't be happier with our experience with Theishof German Shepherds!!! 

- Jeff, Kate, Grace, Reese and "Eddy vom Theishof" of Meridian, Idaho

 

 

 

 

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Max and Wookie are the most beautiful dogs we have ever seen and we hope to be sending you pictures soon.  Both my husband and I just look at them and cannot help but comment on how beautiful they are.  In fact, anyone who sees them comments on their beauty.  Their structure is also very beautiful. They are large, healthy and perfectly proportioned.  Their heads are large and beautiful and their coats are soft and shiny. I was reading a book on German Shepherds and what they are supposed to look like in competition and it appears that they have the perfect dimensions!  You should be very proud of your contribution to the breed and I'm so thankful that I was referred to you.  The fact is....these two beautiful dogs have far exceeded our expectations!!!
 

- CATHY and STEVE MOORE with Max & Wookie of Truckee, California

"WMax vom Theishof" and "Wookie vom Theishof" are brothers, sons from Dreisa and Varon z Daskonu 

((We are very sorry but we do not have photos of Max & Wookie))

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I am writing this 2nd testimonial on the 4th anniversary of our beloved's Wolfie's passing and am entering my 15th year of knowing Heidi Theis and owning her awesome German Shepherds. It took three years after losing Wolfie for me to decide to get another puppy from Theishof, only because his loss touched everyone so deeply and an ample time of mourning seemed appropriate for the tremendous void Wolfie left us with.  I contacted Heidi with the intention of putting myself on a list "for future puppies" one of her females may be expecting, and was pleased to hear two of her females were due to have pups in less than a month from my call.  Adding to my excitement, Heidi let me know that one of the females was related to Wolfie and should I buy one of her pups I would have a direct offspring, in this case, a 2nd nephew of my former furry companion.  Coincidence?  I do not think so.  I believe it was a clear message that Wolfie's spirit lives on in me. There I was, now Valentine's Day, anxiously preparing the house for a new puppy that had been born on January 31st, 2010.  The rest, as the saying goes, "was history."  I fittingly named our new pup Spirit as I figured "The Spirit of Wolfie," and the more I got to know this cute little fur ball, the name fit in so many other ways.  Highly intelligent, very personable, active as can be, Spirit began logging many foot miles with us, as we retraced alot of the footsteps his great Uncle trod.  He became a great car dog too, and all along, we were creating our own special "new" memories while still living with a plethora of old ones.  Spirit is special.  Spirit brought my joy back.  I had to leave MT and return to Southern CA after tasting a slice of Heaven, but MT's economy was depressed and thus my need to return.  Being the case, Spirit has his own unique personality, and being so busy during these tougher economic times than the 90's and the onset of this century was, he was such a wonderful addition to our family, we decided after one and a half years, that it was time to get another pup.  As fate would have it, the 2nd pup, who we named Summit because of our passion for mountaineering, entered the world on May 14th, 2011.  By July, he entered our house and once again, brought us instant joy.  "Sum Sum," as he is so endearingly called, has the same dam but different sire as Spirit, so they are half blood brothers, but again, so much alike, it is uncanny.  Perhaps the biggest difference is Summit has long hair.  Our family was now complete.  What a beautiful family it is too. ;-)  Summit became an avid hiker and before both of their 6 month markers, both he and his brother Spirit had logged even more miles than Wolfie had.  Heidi Theis' breeding program is all-inclusive.  Not only have I befriended an awesome GSD Breeder of champion dogs, but the source of incredibly loving, and excellent temperament pets,  Spirit and Summit have received professional Obedience and Agility training via Manual Villanueva and their personal trainer, Joel Perleman, both of whom are known to train police and search and rescue dogs throughout Southern CA.  Joel has told us that Spirit and Summit are two of his "most grounded" and "well-mannered" dogs they have ever had the privilege of working with.  Granted, Spirit and Summit, although they look alike, with the exception of the length of their fur, have very different personalities.  Spirit is the go-getter, the loyal, always at your side, Alpha Male, and Summit, is the happy-go-lucky, nothing ever phases him, devoted brother.  Their common traits is that both are incredibly sweet and funny, but if need be, very protective and awesome guardians. Typical responses when someone sees Spirit, say at a drive-thru Starbucks, for example, they always compliment me and say "Wow, what a gorgeous dog you have there.  He's beautiful!"  Then, little Summit will pop up from the back seat and a typical reaction from the same barrister/barista would be "Are you kidding me?  What an adorable puppy - look at him, he looks like a baby bear!"  Of course, both pups eagerly go to the window and show off their beauty.  LOL.  So cute to see!  They have become the "Starbucks Water Spokes models" of two Starbucks we all frequent during the week and God forbid, we do not have "da boyz" with us, the barista/barristers ask "Where are the puppies, where are your cute dogs? and seem genuinely disappointed when they are not in the car.  LOL. On the horizon, Summit will join us for a road trip to the High Sierras and even more exciting, to Montana where I will show them all the trails Wolfie and I used to hike there.  I think for me personally, seeing my two pups sitting by Wolfie's final earthly resting place will make the three generations of Theishof pups complete.  From that 2nd LONG road trip, we plan to visit Heidi and her family and dogs in Idaho, as they have moved since my first visiting them in beautiful Ojai, CA.  I believe when Spirit and Summit stand next to their Mama and Papa, our journey will come full circle.  I pray both have long adventure-filled lives and if the first two years of Spirit's life upcoming January 31st and Summits first year with us is any indication we are still in for many blessed moments ahead.  Feel free to share in our adventures on my FB page, Heidi Christina Hausmann, if you are in the market for a wonderful German Shepherd.  Heidi Theis and her family are amazing people and their breeding program produces winners both professionally and personally.  To say "thank you" for the joy her dogs have brought to our lives, would not suffice in the least.  I am sure, I can be bold enough to speak for everyone here on these pages of Testimonials, when I say, Theishof Shepherds are not only beautiful and intelligent, they are amongst the most loving and loyal dogs you have ever seen and had the pleasure to share your life with. 

- Heidi Christina Hausmann & "O'Spirit vom Theishof" & "R-Summit vom Theishof" (aka Spirit & Summit)  California

 

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Heidi, just wanted to let you know how pleased I"am with my german shepherd puppy Jake. He is so smart he is almost human. I love taking him out in public because he is so well behaved, even when there are hundreds of people around and all the kid's want to pet him. I was also pleased with how professional you are with the whole process, from meeting clients to picking out the pup that best matches the personality traits of the client. My life has changed completely, my dog is with me when ever possible, and brings a smile to my face on a daily basis. Jake is so loyal and looks forward to seeing me as much as enjoy seeing him. I've wanted a german shepherd since I was 13 years old and 44 years later I still can't believe I ended up with such a beautiful dog. Thanks so much Ron Jorde/And my dog Jake.

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Dear Heidi,

OMG, I don’t know where to start!  My family and our lives first transformed on 4/17/15 with "F" Litter vom Theishof.  Sophie completely stole our hearts; it was love at first sight at the airport.  She is so sweet, protective, brilliant and with great dogonality.  Sophie is always very prim and proper.  Sophie fits into our family so perfectly, she has a sense of humor / goofiness like the rest of us.  She is such a beauty, absolutely loyal and I am not biased because everyone told me so when she is out and about with us J    Heidi, thank you for entrusting us with your grand dogs and that you helped us with matching a sibling for Sophie.  Baron joined our family on 12/8/17 and he is another perfect fit for the family.  I fell in love with Baron instantly at the airport.  Baron is so adorable and superbly loving.  Baron’s dogonality differs from Sophie, he is a boy through and through.  He fits into our family quickly and perfectly!  Baron is super bright, obedient and protective; there is also the “easy go lucky” side of him.  He is always happy and ready for playtime.  Baron is so handsome, formidable and everyone loves him!  We frequently get stopped by drivers who want to compliment on our furry children.  Heidi, thank YOU so much for your trust and for enriching our lives!

Love,

Alice and Harold

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