I have bred and shown a sporting breed for over 35 years. I have always loved German Shepherds and wanted to do performance work with them. The time is finally right for me to make the commitment to a GSD. Thus, I researched German Shepherd breeders in the Wisconsin area for months and really wasn't finding the "right" one until I found Clayton Warichak's website. I called him to find out more about his dogs and his breeding program. (basically to interview him a little!) I wanted to meet his dogs and see for myself what they were like before deciding if they were right for me. He invited me out to a training he offers every other weekend. (all at no cost). All of the dogs are his breeding and range in age from puppies to adult dogs providing a good age range, enabling me to see structure, temperament, and development along a broad timeline. This also provided me with an opportunity to meet and talk to the many owners, who had a mix of interests in what they were doing with their dogs. I learned of a breeding he was planning and would have puppies born in about three months. After meeting him, his wife, his son, the dogs, and all of the owners of the dogs I knew this was the breeder and line of dogs that I wanted. We agreed that I would get a first pick male puppy from that breeding. He said that because I came out and met him and the dogs he appreciated my sincere interest and would like to work with me also. I was most impressed because not only was I interviewing him, but he was interviewing me. This showed me he was sincerely careful of where his puppies went and who they went with. This is a quality of a truly outstanding breeder. As the time grew closer to the birth of the litter, Clayton kept in regular contact with me, even sending me pictures of the mother's ultrasound showing how many pups there were. The day the pups were born, Clayton called me many times during the course of the day as each puppy was born. (Clayton whelps his litters himself). My gratefulness and excitement was beyond words. It only confirmed that I had made the right decision. Several weeks later I went to his house to pick out my puppy. Being new to the breed I wanted his evaluation and guidance. We critically evaluated all six males carefully. After 35 plus years of breeding GSDs I value and trust Clayton's opinion completely. Several weeks later I went to pick up my puppy (Pan). I was provided with a Litter Certificate, showing Pan's pedigree, a written hip and health guarantee, and a bag containing toys, a collar, and a leash. Clayton also provides the entire regiment of puppy shots over the coming months at no cost. Pan is the most wonderful little guy, full of personality and playfulness. He absolutely loves and plays with my three grandchildren. He learns fast knowing basic commands and is only just 3 months old. He is friendly to everyone including my 12.5 year old sporting dog. Pan represents the carefully planned breedings that Clayton does. Clayton studies pedigrees and carefully plans every breeding. He provided me with pedigrees and pictures of Pan's breeding before Pan was born at my request. His dogs are thoughtfully and carefully bred with enormous knowledge. These dogs can fill a variety of interests from living in family homes to working as police-k9 or in search and rescue, along with agility, conformation, and also Schutzhund (IGP). Clayton is always there to help guide me and answer all of my questions. He returns my phone calls timely. He is a person of extremely high integrity. He has been awarded The Best Dog Breeder in Jefferson County 3 times. If you are looking for a GSD with good health, high trainability, intelligence, and temperament, look no further. If you are looking for a breeder who is caring, honest, and ethical along with having extensive experience in confirmation and Shutzhund events, look no further. There is something truly special about Clayton, his dogs, and the Stadtrand Family that he has created with his dogs. Clayton's dogs are the entire package. You won't go wrong choosing this breeder. read more

My puppy is coming 2/12....purple female. My first GSD was sired by a Von Der Stradtrand dog and out of an import owned by another breeder. I could not have been happier and my dog lived to be almost 14. My dog was a true soldier to my family, a great pet, ptsd support animal and best friend-a true fur son and as I called him my "Dog man" lol...he was everything and when I saw a litter born 12/20....the same day he passed away I knew I had to have one.... even if a girl this time....which I'm looking forward to. My dog came out of the box at 12 weeks potty trained, never chewed or bit ....he was a model puppy in behavior. We understand that's rare but he was born intelligent and with a great love of humans. He would not eat until the human said to....even though we never taught that! He was always focused on me and gentle with my grandkids and his cat (Pumpsy). We already love our new girl and all we've seen is a couple photos. The whole litter is spectacular and it was hard picking between the 3 Clayton liked for us. I'll update with photos after she settles in. So grateful 14 years later that Clayton and family are still breeding great dogs. If we ever want another we will be back. Wish we lived closer to him to join the training! Signed, --excited new owner-- read more

We are absolutely in love with our pup that we got from Clayton. He is confident, well mannered, and absolutely beautiful. His family's love of their dogs showed from the first phone call and we are confident in knowing that they will always be there to answer any questions we have in raising a great dog. Thanks Von der Stratrand! read more

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Two years ago, we bought our puppy home from Clayton. He sent us home with training advice as well as w some toys. Our puppy had already been given some shots and more were given after purchase. Clayton provided basic training lessons. Our Thor is a wonderful happy and healthy 2 year old. He has no hip issues or any other health issues at this time. After our purchase, Clayton was always available for advice. We are extremely happy with Thor! read more

My husband and I decided to add a 12 week old puppy to our family a month ago. Although I can not speak to the long term, I wanted to share our initial experience so anyone thinking about adding a Von der Stadtrand puppy to their lives could have a testimonial for the beginning stages. When we were browsing their website and decided to call, Clayton actually answered and talked to us for about twenty minutes. I was so surprised he was able to answer. When we went out to visit our Max, we spent over an hour there and there was no pressure at all. As we were deciding if Max was a good fit for us, Clayton was also making sure we would be a good fit for Max. He cares about the wellbeing of his puppies and where they end up calling home. Clayton has been available and responsive to all of our questions as we transitioned with bringing Max home. GSD are a smart breed and we appreciated getting his insight and tips for adjusting him into our lives. My husband and I have been able to dedicate a lot of time to Max this first month. It is very evident that Max is smart, has an unbelievable temperament and is very loyal. We have managed to teach him five commands, crate train him, house train him, he sleeps seven hours at night and is almost walking without any leash pressure/pulling. Not to mention, he loves other dogs, people, children and is cautious snd caring around babies! If you or our family are looking for a loyal companion and have the time to invest in their well being/training, I can not recommend Clayton or his GSD puppies enough! My husband and I discuss everyday how great Max is and how happy we are with our choice to get him from Von der Stadtrand. Thank you! read more

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My husband and I currently have an 8 month old male puppy from Von Der Stadtrand. If you're looking for a smart, social, beautiful German Shepherd, I highly recommend this breeder! Our German Shepherd is by far the smartest dog we've owned. He is quick to pick up new commands, has a wonderful disposition and is great around children. We are constantly complimented on his beautiful coloring. What I love about Von Der Stadtrand is that they truly care about their dogs. I know if I have a question or issue at any time I can reach out to Lauren for guidance. Training is also included with the dogs, which is a great way to not only learn commands, but it's also a fun opportunity to get your puppy to interact with others. Our puppy has brought us so much joy. If you're looking for a wonderful companion, please check out Von Der Stadtrand! read more

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We got our pup Jamison from their J litter in May of 2018 and he is amazing. He's got the best temperament and we get endless compliments on his appearance. From playing with other dogs to being around infants he adjusts his energy and knows when to be calm. Throughout the duration of the process, the breeder kept us in the loop letting us know how mom and the pups were doing and sent many pictures. Very pleasant and professional people to work with. This was our first German Shepherd and she answered all my questions, no matter how obvious they might have seemed. Would definitely recommend read more

These are the BEST dogs! I have 2 dogs from Clayton. I adopted one when she was 8 and my second as a puppy. They are amazing dogs with kids and perfect for my household. They're happy, obedient and beautiful. What more could you want?! Also, Clayton provides training which is incredibly helpful. Look no further, Von Der Stadtrand GSDs are it!!! read more

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Great owner(s), amazing pups! My family is the proud owner of Uschi Von der Stadtrand...she's such a princess, very loyal and such an all around amazing girl. Once you join this family, you're family forever!! read more

We got our GSD puppy from Clayton at Von Der Stadtrand in June 2017. Process was simple with no sales pressure. We just stopped by one of the "club training" sessions and observed the training and talked with Clayton and other owners of Von Der Stadtrand dogs. After a year, our GSD grew up into a very handsom male (if I had a dime for every time someone comments during our walks about how handsome he is i would be a lot closer to retirement). He is very calm and gets along great with other dogs and children. Obedience training went much easier than my previous dogs, this guy just gets it. X-Ray came clean for his hips as promised by Clayton. read more

I'm the proud owner of a Von Der Stadtrand German Shepherd! I have a two year old female who is absolutely perfect for me and my family. She's always ready for an adventure but well mannered around my infant. She's incredibly smart and loves training and doing classes. Clayton and Margaret are absolutely wonderful as well. This is my first German Shepherd so I wanted to make sure she is well trained. Not only do they assist you in training your dog, but are so supportive whenever you have any issues. I've always been able to call or email my questions and they are very responsive. I'm definitely looking forward to my next puppy from them! read more

I have two beautiful GSD's from Von Der Stadtrand (Guardian and Lor Von der Stadrand) . They are amazingly beautiful, smart, loving and extremely loyal. Clayton and the whole team are so helpful and understanding. They are open 24/7 to talk to you about concerns or just questions. I take my dogs to their training and they are knowledgeable and will help in any area you have concern with. The are not just GSD breeders, they turn into your family. Highly recommended if you want a quality furbaby. read more

We bought our first German Shepherd from this breeder, Clayton, back in 1993. Currently we have 2 females from Von Der Stradtrand - best dogs we've ever had and we've had a couple from other breeders. Extremely smart, easy to train, great with kids, healthy and absolutely beautiful. We constantly get comments from people on how beautiful our dogs are. Wouldn't buy from any other breeder - Clayton truly cares for all of his dogs and is always available to answer any questions we may have. read more

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We are the proud parents of a Von Der Stadtrand pup. We are so happy with him. He is smart, sweet, and beautiful. Our vet (who specializes in GSD/ police k9's) says what an amazing dog he is. Clayton and Tiffany have been amazingly supportive with all questions and check in on our pups progress. If we lived closer we would attend his training club. Top notch. read more

My husband and I started working with Clayton Warichak in the spring of 2018. We had recently gotten 2 GSD puppies (brother and sister) and they were a handful. Clayton worked with us and our dogs. it was amazing to see the difference in our pups. We would recommend Clayton to anyone who wants a good relationship with their GSD. We plan on working with him again in 2019. read more

I purchased my German Shepherd from Von der Stadtrand in March of 2018. He is now 15 months old, and weighs 80 lbs. He is in excellent health and has been from day one. He is the "social butterfly". I can't tell you how many times I have been told what a fantastic and friendly personality he has. I have taken him to the dog park to play..He is good and plays with all of them, whether they are females or males, big or little. I have taken him to public picnic settings.....he acts perfect! Strangers on the sidewalk? He's gotta go say Hi, tail waggin' a mile a minute. Small children? Perfect! Honestly, his personality has no flaws!....oh wait....maybe one.....He is a Mama's baby.....doesn't want to be toooooo far away from me. Flaw or loyalty? You can decide!! :). He is also beautiful. I have been complimented by strangers soooo many times. He was in a Regional Conformation Show in May....The Judge placed him and rated him at the highest level she could for his age (Very Good- One)...! Do you want training? Do you have questions? Clayton is there for you, as well as Lauren. Needless to say, I'm very happy with this little lovey, and would highly recommend Von der Stadtrand.....You just cannot go wrong!!!!! read more

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