Von Hartwin/ About Us

We are a small kennel consisting of quality European line GSD's. We live on 23 Acres just outside
of Topeka Kansas on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian reservation.

I am a proud tribal member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. My passion for dogs began 20
some years ago with my first GSD named Shoe. I have titled several dogs in the sport of
Schutzhund as well as AKC and other dog sports. I am the current Secretary and contact for
Kansas Working Dog Club.

John is a certified helper and excellent handler with many accomplishments under his belt
including national level competitor with his first Sch3 dog, Alina. He is President and Training
Director for KWDC.

We are very active members of Kansas Working dog Club (KWDC), Working Dog Club of America
(WDA), United States Mondio Ring Association (USMRA), & the Topeka Kennel Club (TKC)

We have been married for a little over 11 years. We have been raising, training and titling our own
dogs for about 10 years now. Working our own dogs gives us first hand knowledge of each of our
dogs strengths and weaknesses

We both share the passion to maintain the integrity of GSD's with good health, strong working
ability, stable character and a sound temperament. This all starts with a sound breeding program.

We breed between 2 and 3 times a year. All our puppies are whelped at our home. At about 3-4
weeks they are moved out to the puppy house which has a climate controlled area with a dog door
to the outside which helps them become quickly potty trained, making it easier when the new
family takes them home. While they are here with us they experience a variety of floor surfaces.
Vacuums, loud noises and normal household activity are a normal part of their lives. They are
exposed to our other dogs, cats, children and a variety of other people.

We are open for visitation anytime, just please call first to make sure we are home.

When you purchase a puppy from Von Hartwin, you can expect honesty and a lifetime of support
for your new family member! Quality dogs for the discriminating buyer. Health, temperament, and
workability are our top priorities to ensure a lifetime of happiness for our puppies and our clients.

We will help you in your search for the perfect German Shepherd puppy or adult,
WHETHER YOU BUY FROM US OR NOT!

Thank you for visiting, we hope you enjoy our cyber home.

John & JoAnn Letcher