Lucky Dog German Shepherds
AKC Kennel Name: vom Haus Wayt
(previously named Lucky Dog Kennel)
"Breed only the best, settle for nothing less."
Mission Statement
Our goal is to breed German Shepherds with exceptional temperament, structure, and intelligence, with a strong drive to please. We strive to produce high-quality dogs suited for family life and capable of performing in respective roles suited for a German Shepherd Dog.We are committed to providing families who purchase our puppies or dogs with comprehensive information, ensuring they have the best possible foundation for a lifelong bond with their canine companion.
About Us
We are family and veteran owned operating out of Spotsylvania County, Virginia. We are small scale breeders and wish to remain that way as all our dogs are family pets, living in our home.
Our Breeding Female(s):
Nyx
Nyx - 2025 at 2 Years Old (Above)
Nyx - 2023 at 12 Weeks Old (Below)
Nyx at her physical and temperament evaluation. (Below)
Nyx with Dr. Melissa Hart at Hart Animal Clinic.
I think they may like each other.
More Nyx!
Nyx's first pairing will be to "Atilla", in the late summer of 2025. Atilla is a black colored show line stud who was whelped in Germany. He tends to pass down his color quite often within one litter, so we expect several all black pups.Atilla is a medium size handsome male of sound body and mind. He possesses a warm and friendly, yet discerning nature which several of his offspring have inherited. His drive level is medium.In 2026, we hope Nyx's second pairing to be with a working line male of DDR bloodlines named Mylo. This male is a stunning sable with magnificent form and intelligence.
Nyx is now breeding age. She is finishing the process of tests and evaluations to be considered eligible for breeding. Thus far, she has passed all requirements.If all goes well, puppies will arrive in mid to end of October and be available to go home in December.
Xin Vom Haus Rankin Nyx
AKC Registration Number: DN 76157903
Born: 17 June 2023
Color: Black and Tan
Adult Weight: 80 lbs
Drive Level: Medium to High✔ DM: Clear/ Normal (See image below)
- AKC Genetic Test Recommendations Results coming soon.
✔ Veterinarian Evaluation: Completed 13 June 2025 | Passed I brought her to a veterinarian that she did not know to give her the best possible non-bias evaluation I could provide.
- PennHIP Evaluation: 1 July 2025, awaiting resultsSIRE - Showline:
Klyde Vom Haus Rankin - DN49411207 (Retired.)
Hip: OFA: Good (GS-103361G30M-VPI) - Elbows: OFA: Normal - 7 Generations of Good to Excellent Rating.
Described as well behaved, gentle, and naturally protective.DAM - Showline:
Taina Vom Hauswalder Bach - DN69889201 (Whelped in Germany)
Hip: SV: HD a-normal (a1) () - Elbows: SV: Normal (a1 is Good in Germany) -7 Generations of Good rating.
Described as intelligent, sweet, and eager to please. Taina has been a fantasic breeder for her owner.-Both parents have been DM tested, OFA/SV or PennHIP rated hip & elbows.OFA Rating InformationPennHIPPennHIP vs OFA
Nyx is from a Show-ling pairing. This refers to a body type and temperament.She is very empathetic and eager to please without being overbearing. She has a great ability to focus on her handler no matter the distraction. Nyx's intelligence is her best asset.Also, she has that trademark natural suspicion of strangers. However, she is not intimidated by them, giving tribute to her confident nature. She is approachable and will greet strangers once invited to do so.Physically she is well muscled and has a strong and determined bite. Her gait is naturally flowing.She is a beautiful blend of her paternal and maternal bloodlines.
Future Prospect Girl:
Xena
Xena is currently nearing her one year mark and we have started evaluating her as a breeding prospect for next year. More of her genetic tests will be done when she is around 18 months of age as will her PennHIP. She is DM Clear/Normal.She is a Taina x Atilla pup from last year's August litter. Thus far she has shown promise. Again, if we feel any of our girls fall short of our breeding standards, we are content for them to continue being our loved family pets.This baby girl has a strong confirmation and very happy go lucky personality with a biddable attitude during training. She's reasonably quick to learn and, like her half sister Nyx, is a dream to walk on lead.She and Nyx are half-sisters through their mother, Taina.
Nyx's favorite games? - Ball toss with her man and playing with water outside.
Nyx's favorite food? - All, any, yes please, but her favorite treat is carrots.
Nyx's favorite place to eat? - Any restaurant that allows her to sit quietly with her family.
Nyx's favorite place? - Within a foot of her man.What does Nyx's name mean? - Primordial Goddess of the Night
Ethical Breeding Standards
"Breed only the best, settle for nothing less."
Both parents must exhibit multiple qualities that will improve the breed
GSD's are to be of good to excellent intelligence and exhibit a drive to please
All our bloodlines are founded in Europe, currently Show-line. In the future we will have Working-line GSD's. Also, we do not breed "American" or "King" Shepherds.
All our breeding prospects will be examined by a veterinarian and must be found to be fit to breed
Hips & Elbows must be "Good" (a1/normal in German standards) or higher in rating for 4 to 7 generations
Test Clear / Normal for DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) as well as other genetic defects
Age 2 years old or older
They must be free of any inbreeding. This is not to be confused with line breeding.
All females will be retired by age 7 unless a veterinarian recommends they should be retired sooner.
All potential breeding dogs who fall short of these standards will be spayed or neutered.
Puppy Sale Policies
Future owners should email or text us to share what they are looking for in a puppy and what they plan on doing with them. Tell us about your family so we can help you find the best possible match. It is our goal to place a puppy for life.
Once Nyx is bred and confirmed to be pregnant, around 4 to 5 weeks after breeding, we will accept deposits of $250.00 to secure a potential owner's place in line. Refundable if she miscarries or does not whelp enough puppies.
If a potential owner wishes to place a deposit and there is not a puppy available they may transfer the deposit to the next available litter, or ask for a refund, minus $25.00 if a credit card was used. Alternatively, we work with our mentor breeder, who may be able to fulfill their needs if we cannot.
All puppies will be micro-chipped, de-wormed, have a vet exam, and have their age appropriate vaccines before joining their families.
The price of our puppies vary depending on the dam and sire. Though it typically start at or around $2,500.00, with Limited (Non-breeding) AKC Registration. Full Registration starts at $5,000.00 with several health & training related caveats within the contract.
A one year standard health warranty against any genetic defects will be included with each puppy. An additional peace of mind warranty is available for $200.00, bringing the health warranty to 2 years against any genetic defects. Details will be in the puppy sale contract.
Cash or major credit cards are accepted. There will be an extra $25.00 charge for credit cards. We do not do payment plans or accept checks.
All spay & neuters are not to be done earlier than 24 months of age for the health & maturity of the puppy, no matter what your veterinarian says or tries to talk you into. AKC Information on Spay & Neuter Studies, 2024. Doing otherwise will nullify the health warranty.
Proper nutrition and exercise is part of an owners responsibility in helping prevent non-genetically caused hip and or elbow dysplasia. It is the breeder's responsibility to ensure the dog is genetically free of any hip or elbow dysplasia. See this article: What causes Hip Dysplasia in dogs? and More Information about Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
The Puppy Package will have some of the current food they are eating, a puppy blanket with Nyx's scent on it, literature and guide, the Puppy Contract, vet health & vaccines records, as well as de-worming records.
We offer basic training classes as part of our Puppy Package.
For the lifetime of the puppy, you may contact us with any questions, guidance, or concerns.
All owners will have to agree to returning a puppy to us if they no longer wish to continue ownership. They CANNOT be surrendered to an Animal Shelter or Rescue!
All our dogs are socialized with people from a very young age. We do our best to expose them to as much of the world as possible to give them the best start in life.
Fun Things
Average time it takes a puppy to learn the basics of potty training: 3 to 14 days.
Average time it takes for a puppy to figure out how to manipulate their human, 5 minutes.
That's not fur on your shirt! It's German Shepherd Dog Glitter!
Head tilts are a German Shepherds specialty!
Squirrels are just rats in a better suit, your GSD has to be taught they really aren't assassins waiting to pounce on you from the trees.
If you love goofy, zoomies from a meat missle... that's what you will get from your GSD.
German Shepherds are the best Shower Guards!
Things to Know
Owning a dog isn't cheap. The cost to own a dog can range between $2000 and $4000 a year depending on the quality of food and flea/tick as well as de-wormer medication; and whether or not the dog is brought to a groomer a few times a year, without puppy insurance which can run $25 to $60 a month
No life is disposable. If you do not have two years of your life to commit training a puppy who intends on being your loyal guardian their whole life, do not get a GSD. They live on average 12 years.
Puppies know very little of the outside world and need to be gently introduced to it. Do not expect your puppy to "just know" things.
GSD's "blow out" (shed) hard several times a year, so it is best to brush them daily to keep the fur-nadoes down to a minimum. Their shed scale is around 4/5. They are double coated so having them clipped down to the bare skin will harm their fur and put them at risk for sun burn. Their double coat insulates them from the cold and heat.
First heats are between 4 and 12 months. Afterwards every 4 to 6 months typically. You may or may not need "diapers".
Indoor Crates/Kennels should be used as a tool for housetraining and peace of mind, never for punishment.
All dogs have fear phases. Three or more.
Special "treats" (any food they love or their regular food) or their favorite toy, are your best friend for all types of training.
"Always remember. If you aren't training your German Shepherd, they are training you."
Training
We currently do not offer training to the general public. However we do offer training to all puppies that our girls whelp as part of our purchase package.What type of training do we do?
- Basic Training - Sit, down, come, wait, stay, look, climb, kennel, place (or park it), and break.
- Leash Training - Let's go for a walk!
- Basic Manners - "Off", "Leave it".
Loyal Family Companions
Interested in a puppy?Email or text us to share what you are looking for in a puppy and what you plan on doing with them. Tell us about your family so we can help you find the best possible match.If we do not have puppies available, we can assist you in contacting another ethical breeder.
Nyx after her ears stood up.
Thank you for visiting Lucky Dog German Shepherd's website. We hope to hear from you soon.
Any questions that haven't been answered on this site, please text: 804-596-0206 If you call without texting, and we do not answer, please leave a voicemail.We are available:
Monday thru Sat: 10am to 8pm
Sundays: 12pm to 6pmBe sure thoroughly read our website before emailing or texting us. Thank you.
Adult Dogs Looking For A Home
Currently Carly is looking for a special person who is willing to put in a bit of training to help her become the German Shepherd Dog she was meant to be!Information on Miss Carly:
Breed: Purebred GSD
Age: 2-1/2 years old
Birth Date: Jan 2023
Hips/Elbows Rating: Fair/Normal
Drive / Energy Level: High.
Personality: Sweet yet excitable. She just needs to be taught to turn off that switch and focus.Confirmation: Traditional Showline confirmation.
Will be rehomed as a spayed female. The current owner will spay Carly once Carly is purchased and the Rehoming Contract is signed.Rehoming Fee: $1000.00 (recoup some of the vet and spaying fees. Most vets are charging $1200.00+ exam fees)Payment plan available. Half down when the Rehome Commitment Contract is signed and delivered, with the remainder upon placement of Carly.It is recommended that she be placed with someone who has experience with GSD's.Okay with: Other dogs, probably. She seems fine in a kennel environment
Not okay with: Small animals, children under the age of 12. This hasn't been tested but it's better to say no.
Vet Clinic Behavior: Great!History:
Carly was supposed to be part of a breeding program with a breeder outside Virginia. When she was "liquidated" to another breeder, they decided not to include her in their breeding program but rather find her a good home.Please keep in mind she has been a kennel dog all her life.Needs:
Rehabilitation training into family life of some kind or farm life.Evaluation: Probably a good agility prospect or herding. Baby girl needs a job!Basic Training: 3/10
She knows any commands
House-trained: No
Kennel Trained: Yes
Sometimes messes in her kennel so it is recommended she have a raised kennel until properly trained.Note: She is not one of our dogs, so we would have to get an interested party in contact with the owner.
F.A.Q.'s
"Why do puppies cost what they do?"
There's always that question of "Why do purebred puppies cost so much?" To be clear, it takes years and to find out if a male or female is fit for breeding.Training, food, vet costs, vaccines, preventatives such as flea/tick as well as de-wormer, grooming, and puppy insurance:$10,000 to $15,000 (Over 2 years)Cost of the puppy with breeding registration: $4500 to $6000. This doesn't include shipping costs if they are from out of state or country.Special Testing: (Genetic tests, Hips/Elbows, Blood tests)
$1000.00 to 1500.00Pregnancy Costs: (Pregnancy Test, Xrays/Ultrasound, and worst case, C-Section)
$500.00 to $4000.00Low end costs for the first two years of life to being cleared for breeding:$16,000.00This is without competing or showing the dog. To include those costs, it goes up exponentially.
"What is DM?"
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive spinal cord disease in dogs that leads to muscle weakness and loss of coordination, primarily affecting the hind limbs. It is similar to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in humans and is often seen in older dogs, particularly certain breeds like German Shepherds and Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
"What do you mean by remaining small?"
Five dogs who are capable of breeding. Right now, we have two and plan on moving in the future to a place with more land. It is our hope to have our five dogs, and open a small German Shepherd Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Most likely we will limit our numbers for rescues to five. We want to be able to provide the best care for all our dogs, temporary residents or permanent.We will need more land to be able to quarantine any incoming rescues until they have had all their tests and vaccines done.They will also need good size runs as they won't be living inside our home. We currently have one person who is considering becoming our foster volunteer and trainer.
“What not just adopt a dog or go to the animals shelter?”