About von der Alten Garde

My passion for German Shepherds began as a child and led me to establish von der Alten Garde in 2014. I compete in IGP and have built a reputation for producing dogs that embody the true working temperament of the breed — pushy, dominant, loyal, and extremely protective.

Over the past three years, we've intentionally downsized from a large kennel operation to focus on quality. We now work with just 3 sires and 5 breeding females, allowing us to give each dog the attention they deserve.

Our dogs are bred for serious work. We produce protection dogs that excel in IGP sport and provide personal protection. We primarily sell to sport homes and personal protection homes. I rarely sell to the public unless the buyer commits to training the dog with me — these are not pet-quality dogs, and they require the right handler and proper training.

My five children — Masen (21), Skyla (20), Kaelyn (19), and twins Caleb and Emily (16) — have grown up surrounded by German Shepherds. They enjoy the puppies when they're young, though they leave the older dogs to me.

Beyond the kennel, I created DogSport-USA.com and RedCyfer.com, reflecting my commitment to the sport and the working dog community.

If you're looking for an old-style German Shepherd with the drive, temperament, and protective instinct the breed was meant to have, we should talk.