Health-tested (SV/OFA hips & elbows) and DNA screened for DM. Stud service available to approved females—on site or shipped chilled semen (U.S.).
SV/AKC/GSKC registered
Five-Year Health & Temperament Guarantee
TCI on site & shipped chilled semen
Our German Shepherd Studs
Meet our German Shepherd stud dogs from world-class, SV-standard bloodlines. Each male is health tested (SV/OFA hips & elbows) and DNA screened for Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). We follow a clear breeding policy—carriers are paired only with DM-clear mates—and back our program with a written health & temperament guarantee. Based in Colorado, we offer stud service to approved females across the United States.
IGP-titled & Kkl1 surveyed
Exceptional ZW hip values
Character secure (TSB pronounced)
Nationwide service options
AKC/GSKC/SV StandardsFive-Year Health & Temperament Guarantee
Krassus von Gunbil Imports
Titles
BH/AD/IGP2/Kkl1
Hips
SV A1 (Excellent)
Elbows
SV A1 (Excellent)
DM
Clear
DM — Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear (N/N)
No SOD1 mutation; not affected and won’t pass the variant. Pair with Clear or Carrier mate.
BSZS (Germany)
6th Ranked in the world
LG1 (Germany)
V1 (Excellent)
Hip (ZW)
77 (Exceptional)
Color
Black & Red
Registry
SV/AKC/GSKC
Kör Report
A large, substantial, powerful, dry, and firm male dog with good conformation, very good expression,
very good pigmentation, and good markings. He has a high, long withers, a straight, firm back, and good
length and position of the croup. He is well angulated in front and very well angulated behind. He has
balanced chest proportions and a straight front. Stepping straight, he displays powerful, ground-covering gaits
with good elevation. Confident nature; pronounced TSB.
Judge: Horst Janssen (Germany)
Character Profile
IGP2, Kkl1; excellent hips/elbows; strong bone; pronounced black mask; excellent drive; clear-headed and family friendly.
DM Clear (N/N): This dog tested normal for the SOD1 gene—does not carry the DM mutation, will not develop DM from it, and cannot pass it to puppies.
Grandson of VA1 Fulz di Zenevredo and VA1 Vegas du Haut Mansard.
German Sieger Show (JHKR) 2023
Krassus is a large, medium-strength, very well-pigmented, typey and expressive male with correct conformation.
He has a distinctive, expressive head, dark eyes, firm, correctly carried ears, high withers, straight back, and
a pronounced sloping croup of good length. He has good angulation of the forequarters, very good angulation of the
hindquarters, balanced chest proportions, and a straight front. Krassus moves straight when viewed from the front and rear
and has a ground-covering gait with effective drive and almost free front movement, with very good elevation. Krassus is free
of Remo and extensively inbred to Furbo. He could therefore be a bloodline alternative in breeding.
Judge: Jochen Prall
Neville von Gunbil Imports
Titles
BH/AD/IGP3/Kkl1
Hips
SV A1 (Excellent)
Elbows
SV A1 (Excellent)
DM
Clear
DM — Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear (N/N)
No SOD1 mutation; not affected and won’t pass the variant. Pair with Clear or Carrier mate.
BSZS (Germany)
10th Ranked in the world
LG12 (Germany)
V3 (Excellent)
Hip (ZW)
82 (Excellent)
Color
Black & Red
Registry
SV/AKC/GSKC
Kör Report
Large, strong, substantial, correctly built, very well pigmented, expressive. Strong head, dark eyes, correctly carried ears, high withers, firm back, slightly sloping croup of good length. Good angulation in front, very good angulation behind, balanced chest, straight front. Straight stride front and rear, covering ground with powerful drive and good reach. Confident temperament, pronounced TSB.
Judge: Bernd Weber (Germany / 2024)
German Sieger Show (JHKR) 2023
Neville is a large, powerful, substantial, expressive, well-pigmented, stretched male. Very strong head with dark eyes, high pronounced withers, straight firm back, good length and position of the croup. Very well angulated in the front and rear. Balanced chest, straight front, slightly narrow in the rear with firm joints, straight in the front. He shows a sublime, wide-reaching gait with powerful drive and free reach. Neville comes from a German breeder and is extensively inbred to Remo vom Fichtenschlag. Neville impresses with his mental characteristics. Neville was registered 5 times and exhibited 4 times this year before the BSZS.
Judge: Torsten Kopp
German Sieger Show (JHKR) 2024
Large, strong, substantial, good conformation, well pigmented. Strong head, dark eyes, firm ears, high withers, almost firm back, the pronounced sloping croup should be even longer. Good front, very good rear angulation, balanced chest, straight front. Straight in front, slightly narrow in rear, powerful drive, good reach.
DM Clear (N/N): This dog tested normal for the SOD1 gene—does not carry the DM mutation, will not develop DM from it, and cannot pass it to puppies.
Grandson of VA1 Willy vom Kuckucksland and VA1 Gary vom Hühnegrab.
Dobbi von Gunbil Imports
Titles
BH/AD/IGP3/Kkl1
Hips
SV A1 (Excellent)
Elbows
SV A1 (Excellent)
DM
Clear
DM — Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear (N/N)
No SOD1 mutation; not affected and won’t pass the variant. Pair with Clear or Carrier mate.
BSZS (Germany)
N/A
LG19 (Germany)
V5 (Excellent)
Hip (ZW)
78 (Exceptional)
Color
Black & Red
Registry
SV/AKC/GSKC
Kör Report
Large, medium-strong, substantial; very good conformation; very good male
characteristics; expressive; harmonious topline; very good angulation of
forequarters and hindquarters; balanced chest; correct front position;
straight stride and gait; fluid movement with effective drive and very
good reach. Distinct TSB.
Judge: Torsten Kallenbach (2022)
DM Clear (N/N): This dog tested normal for the SOD1 gene—does not carry the DM mutation, will not develop DM from it, and cannot pass it to puppies.
Character Assessment — Summary
Temperament: Confident, balanced, steady nerves; easy, social nature.
Evaluation: Excellent bond with handler; natural and sociable with people; good-natured and stable with other dogs.
Environmental resilience: Unimpressed by chainsaw/chain noise; relaxed to gunshots; active and secure on wobbly table; self-confident with height.
Work & play: Powerful, energetic, persistent; goes directly to the source with determined search behavior.
Overall: Calm in isolation; open and contact-friendly on encounter—ideal for sport foundations, advanced training, and everyday family life.
Judge: Helmut Buß (Germany)
Robby von Gunbil Imports
Titles
BH/AD/IPO2/Kkl1
Hips
SV A1 (Excellent)
Elbows
SV A1 (Excellent)
DM
Clear
DM — Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear (N/N)
No SOD1 mutation; not affected and won’t pass the variant. Pair with Clear or Carrier mate.
BSZS (Germany)
64th ranked in the world
LG2 (Germany)
V2 (Excellent)
Hip (ZW)
81 (Excellent)
Color
Black & Red
Registry
SV/AKC/GSKC
Kör Report
Large, powerful, dry and firm, very good height-to-length ratio, harmonious, very good pigmentation, very good expression. High withers, well-defined topline, very good angulation of hindquarters, very good angulation of forequarters, correct front. Correct in front, slightly narrow in rear, very ground-covering gait with free stride and very powerful drive with very good balance. TSB pronounced.
Judge: Ralf Wille (Germany 2020)
DM Clear (N/N): This dog tested normal for the SOD1 gene—does not carry the DM mutation, will not develop DM from it, and cannot pass it to puppies.
German Sieger Show (JHKR) 2020
Quite large, very good pigmentation, very good expression, dark eyes, correct ear placement. Good angulation, pasterns should be tighter, straight front, close stride front and rear, croup is pronouncedly sloping and sufficiently long. Underchest could be longer. Good gaits.
Grandson of VA1 Remo vom Fichtenschlag and VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos.
Character Assessment — Summary
Temperament: Friendly, open, confident; sociable with people; good-natured with strange dogs while maintaining connection to the handler.
Environmental resilience: Relaxed/unimpressed by chainsaw & chain sounds; gunshots did not bother him; active and secure on the wobbly table; secure with height; gap barely perceived.
Work & play: Immediate, energetic, persistent play with handler & assistant; searches go directly to source; takes reward without help; determined, fast finding.
Overall: Pronounced, secure motor function under pressure; no reaction to sound; attentive in isolation; contact-friendly, open, free on encounter; strong working-dog qualities.
Lineage note
Grandson of VA1 Remo vom Fichtenschlag and VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos.
Thiago von Gunbil
Titles
N/A
Hips
OFA Prelim (Good)
Elbows
OFA Prelim (Excellent)
DM
Carrier
DM — Degenerative Myelopathy: Carrier (A/N)
Unaffected but can pass the variant. Pair only with a Clear mate.
BSZS (Germany)
N/A
LG (Germany)
N/A
Hip (ZW)
84 (Excellent)
Color
Black & Red
Registry
AKC/GSKC
Temperament
Confident, self-assured; very good working ability; safe nature; steady temperament.
Character — Structure
Masculine build, deep pigment, stable nerves; produces versatile family and sport companions with intelligence and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hip, ZW score?
The ZW score is a number used by German Shepherd breeders in Germany (the SV system) to measure the genetic risk of hip dysplasia.
100 is considered the breed average.
90–99 = Very Good hips.
80–89 = Excellent hips.
70–79 = Supreme hips (outstanding/elite).
Lower than 70 = Exceptionally rare, supreme elite level.
Higher than 100 means the dog has a higher risk than average.
What is a Working Line (WL) German Shepherd?
Breeding goal: maximum performance and utility (police, sport, SAR).
Structure: more moderate angulation and topline; built for endurance and agility.
Typical look: sable, bi-color, solid black are common; pigment varies.
Drives/temperament: higher prey/defense/food drives, intense work focus; can be more demanding to live with.
Shows: may be shown, but conformation rankings are not the priority.
What is a Working Show Line (WSL) German Shepherd?
Breeding goal: meet work requirements and excel in conformation (breed standard & movement).
Structure: more pronounced fore/hind angulation, long croup, flowing trot; the classic show outline.
Typical look: rich black-and-red saddle, strong head, dark mask.
Drives/temperament: still real working ability, generally a touch more “biddable/polished” for family life than many WL individuals (kennel-dependent).
Shows: carry show rankings (e.g., VA, V, SG at Sieger shows) in addition to working titles.
What do both types have in common?
Must earn working titles (IGP/IPO/SchH, FH, HGH) and pass a breed survey (Körung) with health clearances (hips/elbows, etc.).
Have stable nerves and trainability—just selected for different priorities.
How should I choose?
Primarily sport/working job, very high drive desired? Consider WL.
Family/companion with real work ability and classic show look? Consider WSL.
Always judge the individual dog and kennel, not just the label.
Notes — U.S. “Working Line” reality
Marketing vs. merit: Many U.S. “working line” litters are marketed off parents’/grandparents’ old titles, while the current breeding dogs have no working titles or Körung.
Verify current credentials: IGP titles (with scores & dates), Körung (KKL), official trial results, and health certifications (hips/elbows).
Ask for proof: Scorebook pages, links to official results, judge names with trial dates, or work videos.
Red flags: Vague “import lines” claims, “parents are titled” without documents, or “titles planned” while breeding is already underway.
Outside Stud Service Requirements
The requirements below are in place to protect health, temperament, and program integrity. Documentation is required
before any collection, breeding, or shipment is scheduled.
Hips & elbows: Required (SV “a” stamp or OFA hips + elbows — full or prelim). Final OFA (24+ months) preferred.
DM status: Must be disclosed. No carrier × carrier pairings.
Breeding options:TCI (preferred) or shipped chilled semen (U.S.).
Timing: Progesterone testing required.
Contract: Signed agreement required prior to scheduling.
Eligibility & age
SV/AKC registered female, 18 months+ (no exceptions).
Hips & elbows required:either SV “a” stamp or full OFA certification on both hips and elbowsor documented OFA preliminary hips & elbows.
Final OFA (24+ months) is preferred when available.
Sound, stable temperament; safe to handle.
We reserve the right to discontinue service if the female is aggressive, unsafe, or unmanageable.
Health screening (documentation required)
Negative brucellosis lab test within 14 days of breeding/first shipment.
DM (SOD1) status disclosed; we will not pair two carriers.
Current core vaccines; heartworm negative; fecal negative within 10 days; parasite-free.
Cycle timing & reproduction
Progesterone timing is mandatory for AI or shipped semen; lab results must be shared.
Methods:TCI (preferred) on site or shipped chilled semen (U.S.).
Notice:48–72 hours advance notice required for collections/shipments.
We are not responsible for failed breedings due to improper timing, veterinary handling, or shipping delays.
Genetics & pairing rules
No carrier × carrier DM pairings.
Pairings may be declined if they conflict with our health, structure, temperament, or color policy (no dilute or experimental colors).
Paperwork, fees & rebreed policy
Stud service contract must be reviewed and signed prior to breeding.
Stud fee is due at collection or prior to shipment. Shipping, container deposits, and veterinary fees are the responsibility of the female’s owner.
Successful breeding: defined as the birth of at least two (2) live puppies.
If only one (1) live puppy is born, the breeding is considered unsuccessful.
Rebreed: one rebreed is offered if a successful litter (as defined above) is not produced and all timing, health, and documentation requirements were met. No cash refunds. Valid for 12 months; non-transferable unless approved.
