Ironbound German Shepherds

06/21/2026

The e-book is on a 20% off sale for the next two weeks ONLY until 7/5!!!

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06/21/2026

Honoring the dads who teach us the true meaning of unconditional love, whether it's for their children or furry family. Happy Father's Day!

06/21/2026

I do have an e-book available!
This was all written by me and how I personally have gone about selecting the best dogs for any working role over the last 15 years! It is how I select my own keeper puppies. If you’d like to learn how to select the BEST puppy for any type of working role (whether that’s real world work, sport, personal protection, etc.), then you need this book!
I have also submitted the manuscript to a publisher, so it’s possible that you might also eventually be able to find it in stores!

https://ironboundgsd.weebly.com/store/p1/Don%27t_Gamble_On_A_Puppy_Guide.html #/

06/18/2026

I don’t care how long a breeder has been breeding German Shepherds for. If they aren’t at MINIMUM having their dogs’ hips and elbows x-rayed and cleared for any dysplasia before breeding, they are cutting corners to make more money to the detriment of future generations.
Recently, I had the opportunity to breed Gunner with two females that honestly had nice pedigrees. They would have complimented each other very well. But, when I asked about health testing, I was met with an excuse of they had been breeding for 35 years and these females are very well bred and they knew they’d pass. I’m sorry, but if you know they’ll pass, why not put your money where your mouth is and prove it? I have personally owned very nicely bred German Shepherds and on the outside I would have never guessed they would have had hip dysplasia. But, guess what? When I did the responsible thing and had their x-rays done prior to breeding them, they were diagnosed with different levels of hip dysplasia. You CANNOT outwardly see hip dysplasia always. Most of these working line dogs are so stoic that they will gladly work through any pain and you’ll never know there are any problems until it’s either SO bad the dog can’t hide it anymore or you have x-rays performed. This is why I get so angry with breeders that can’t even take the time to x-ray and health test their breeding stock. And they guise it under they’ve been breeding for such and such amount of years. I’ve been breeding for 15 years and I’ve seen multiple dogs fail health testing that I would have never known without it! Do right by the dogs that you are producing and at the very least do your part in ensuring you aren’t breeding dogs with dysplasia! They deserve that at minimum.

06/18/2026

Gunner is available for stud services.
OFA Results Link:
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2635946

Embark Panel Link:
https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/gunnervonhimmelshunde?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark

Gunner is a 3-year-old male with primarily Czech working lines and a touch of East German/DDR blood behind him. He is a dog that brings a lot to the table both as a working partner and as a dog to live with day to day.

In the home, Gunner is calm, clean, and easy to live with. He has a solid off switch and settles nicely indoors, but the second there is something to do, he is all in and ready to go. Whether it's training, work, or loading up for an adventure, he is always ready to engage. He loves his people fiercely and is deeply committed to those in his circle, but outside of that circle he is naturally neutral and aloof. He does not seek attention from strangers and has no interest in unnecessary socializing.

Gunner is naturally dominant both with other dogs and in his work, without having unnecessary aggression.(No DA, SSA, HA) He carries medium-high prey, high civil defense, strong natural forward aggression, and high ball drive, with moderate hunt drive. He is a naturally serious dog that did not need to be created through training, although I have sharpened his natural ability with a TON of training (working videos are available). The work has always been there. He has proven himself as a personal protection dog in a real-life situation and possesses the type of natural ability that is becoming harder to find.

In training, he may not be the flashy obedience dog that puts on a show, but he is incredibly intelligent and learns exceptionally fast. Most things only take a few repetitions before he understands exactly what is being asked. He naturally wants to engage with his handler, is very biddable, and takes correction without issue or sensitivity.

Environmentally, Gunner is exactly what I value in a working dog. He has no environmental or noise sensitivities and walks into new places with a confidence level that honestly borders on cocky. He has tremendous stamina and endurance and handles pressure well.

Physically, Gunner stands 26.5 inches at the withers and weighs approximately 93 pounds. He is OFA health tested with Fair hips and Normal elbows and has a full clear Embark panel, including DM. He also holds his VHMA, CGC, and Novice Trick Dog titles.

The traits I value most in Gunner and hope to see carried into future generations are his confidence, stability, and his absolutely natural working ability. He is the kind of dog that was born with the work already inside of him.

If you have a female that you are looking to bring size, natural talent, deep/full grips, and natural forward aggression in protection to, contact me and let's work!

*All females MUST have official hips, elbows, and genetic testing performed, as well as a current negative brucellosis at MINIMUM!*

06/11/2026

Don't let your furry friend get burned! Keep paws safe from scorching pavement this summer.

06/10/2026

Gunner really is a STUNNING boy!

He is available for stud services. 🩵

06/09/2026

Got a really nice haul in the other day from both Native Pet and Zesty Paws

06/09/2026

Valkyrie will be bred again this year, in late fall, just in case this Summer litter doesn’t match up to your timing. If the Winter litter from Valkyrie would be a better match for your timing and needs, feel free to contact me and I would be happy to discuss with you that pairing and decide if it would be a better fit for you.
I will also be having other litters starting in the Spring of 2027 as well.

06/09/2026

Don’t forget that I have a Discord community! It’s a place for people to come and learn and chat! You also can get a 7 day free trial to the subscription levels of my Discord, where you’ll get behind the scenes content that NO ONE has ever seen unless they are paid Discord member, along with a lot of other perks that free members don’t have!

https://discord.gg/3dFXZTcaW
This is my Patreon link to subscribe, which will then automatically give you access to that Tier level in the Discord community!

https://www.patreon.com/IronboundGermanShepherds?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

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