Haus des Bergschatten German Shepherds

Haus des Bergschatten German Shepherds A modern approach to the development and breeding of Old Fashioned German Shepherds. Better temperam

No animals were harmed in the making of this picture! It’s German Shedder season!
05/29/2021

No animals were harmed in the making of this picture! It’s German Shedder season!

One of our pups from our first litter had a litter of her own!! These adorable floofs are still in need of a forever hom...
05/09/2021

One of our pups from our first litter had a litter of her own!! These adorable floofs are still in need of a forever home! One girl and three boys left! Babies are old enough to go home now! Contact Lori at 970-290-6820 for more information

Great lines in this little girl!
04/25/2021

Great lines in this little girl!

Forgot to post these pictures I took of Willa the other day. She is going to be a blood donor dog at CSU! They are excit...
04/20/2021

Forgot to post these pictures I took of Willa the other day. She is going to be a blood donor dog at CSU! They are excited to have her since she has a rare blood type!

After much thought and consideration, we have decided to discontinue our breeding program for several different reasons....
02/25/2021

After much thought and consideration, we have decided to discontinue our breeding program for several different reasons. We are thankful for the wonderful families who have made our beautiful puppies a home and for those who have been encouraging and supportive throughout this endeavor! If your family is looking for a high quality Old Fashioned German Shepherd I strongly encourage you to check our Ardent Haus, Menard’s Legendary, and Royal Airs kennels!

Happy 1st Birthday Willa/Rubezahl litter!!! 🎂
10/31/2020

Happy 1st Birthday Willa/Rubezahl litter!!! 🎂

Sadly, our sire Rubezahl had a seizure earlier this year. Though he was checked out by both cardiology and neurology, no...
08/26/2020

Sadly, our sire Rubezahl had a seizure earlier this year. Though he was checked out by both cardiology and neurology, none could find a cause. Out of an abundance of caution, and a lack of knowing if there is or is not a genetic component, Rubezahl was neutered and will not be having any additional litters. All puppy owners from our first litter were notified of the condition as well. Until we are able to find an acceptable sire for Willa, our breeding operations have been suspended. If you or a family member is searching for a puppy and are willing to travel, we recommend Menard’s Legendary German Shepherds and Royal Air German Shepherds as excellent alternatives.

Zeus (orange collar) hangin with his human gramps after some hard playing with sissy Holle.
05/02/2020

Zeus (orange collar) hangin with his human gramps after some hard playing with sissy Holle.

04/28/2020

I might need this in my life.

Frau Holle is plum tuckered out.
03/26/2020

Frau Holle is plum tuckered out.

Just sayin’
03/26/2020

Just sayin’

Just a joke 🤣

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3375 Firewater Lane
Wellington, CO
80549

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+14178931475

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About Haus des Bergschatten

Mike and Seleta Nothnagel moved to the small town of Wellington, Colorado in the summer of 2014 after having grown up in Southwest Missouri their whole lives. Though both of them grew up with dogs most of their lives, apartment life in Missouri left them without a K9 companion for a few years. After moving into their house, they soon decided it was time to fill the hole in their heart with a dog. Not just any dog though...they wanted a dog that would be protective, sociable, intelligent, healthy with excellent genetics, and beautiful too. Their diligent research led them to the Old Fashioned German Shepherd Dog and in November 2016 they brought home Menard’s Legendary Rubezahl of Menards Legendary German Shepherds in Omaha, NE. In July 2017 they brought home Ardent Haus’s Wilhelmina des Bergschatten of Marshalltown, IA. Mike and Seleta had fallen head over heels for these beautiful, intelligent, and powerful dogs and the goal of improving and bringing back the Old Fashioned German Shepherd.

The kennel name, Haus des Bergschatten, is translated from the German language to mean House of the Mountain Shadow; in Dutch, the word bergschatten means “mountain treasures”. We have truly found that Old Fashioned German Shepherds are treasures, and we just happen to be lucky enough to develop and love the breed in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! Though we are relatively new to the breeding of these magnificent dogs, Seleta has over 10 years of experience in the field of veterinary medicine, dog training, and working with rescue organizations. As such, we believe strongly in practicing responsible breeding! This means Haus des Bergschatten pledges to:


  • Screen breeding dogs for heritable diseases and remove affected animals from the breeding program. Affected animals will be spayed or neutered and may be placed as pets as long as health issues are disclosed to buyers/adopters.

  • Have working knowledge of genetics and generally avoid inbreeding.