Vom Haus Dettmer is a reputable breeder located in Missouri Valley, IA.   We have placed many Long Coat German Shepherd puppies all over the United States.  We own dogs bred of our haus, bought from reputable breeders within the United States, as well as several fabulous Long Coat German Shepherds imported from Germany and other countries.

I have been breeding German Shepherds since I was in high school, well over 30 years ago.  Twenty years ago, I purchased my very first Long Haired German Shepherd and have admired the breed ever since!  My husband and I have taken on this adventure together and both share in the love of this wonderful breed.   I've since retired from my corporate position over 11 years now, so that I can give FULL attention and care to my shepherds.   This is NOT a part-time job, it's a life-long commitment!

This page is to show you a little about my family, what we enjoy and how we live with our Long Coated German Shepherds, sometimes called Long Haired German Shepherds!  We're happy you found us!  Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit! 

For those of you who don't come to visit our pages will even show you what we look like, since so many people often ask!    We ARE pictured in many of our photos since we are VERY hands-on with our dogs and VERY proud of what we do! 

Our Long Hair German shepherds are by our side daily!  In our cars often!  On camping trips and vacations!  Out for dinner and walks.  Attending training and social hours!  In fact, our dogs don't ever go outside to 'potty', day or night, wind, rain, snow or sunshine without one of us accompanying them!

I find it humorous when I see pictures on various dog sites that say..."our dogs are NOT kennel dogs", when infact you see the dog pictured outdoors sitting next to a chain link dog enclosure.   Some people don't even bother to open a kennel door to take a picture!  What does that tell you about human interaction!

Yes, we DO have dog kennels!  Yes, we do have dog buildings with heat and air!  Yes, we do have crates!  Yes, we do have acres of land to run, play and interact!  Yes, we do have indoor beds and dog-approved areas!  There is a time and place for each!   We believe dogs need to be safe and secure, sometimes meaning locked up when we are not home for long hours.   We believe in crate training for multiple reasons like vet visits, hotel visits and traveling so dogs are safe when they are not by my side.  And, with respect to friend's homes when I visit.  Not all people are dog people!  I also live in my home and have guests and family who like private moments.  My dogs are taught to respect that not ALL areas belong to them!   This often means not running around jumping on the kitchen counters when I have company for dinner!  Does this mean all my dogs live outdoors in kennels, in barns, running freely to roam the country roads, never seeing me but once a week or day??  Absolutely, not!   If breeders with multi-dog homes tell you they don't have kennels or crates or outdoor enclosures they might just be dishonest!

Most importantly, our site will show you where our long haired German shepherd dogs roam , how they interact and how they spend their days!  We have also tried to capture some of the outdoor beauty in our pages.  Yes, there is SOME beauty in Missouri Valley, Iowa!  Not just cows and corn!  But yes, lots of cows and corn! 

 

It is our objective to raise German Shepherds as close to the standard as possible, with one exception...long hair.  Although, the SV in Germany is now beginning to acknowledge the Long Coat German Shepherds in the show ring, it's still considered a fault in the United States, within the American Kennel Club registry ( AKC ). 

At Vom Haus Dettmer, we strive to breed German Shepherds with super, athletic-working abilities, while maintaining loyal, family-oriented temperaments.  Although, our Long Coat German Shepherds live in a 'multi-dog' environment, you will see throughout our pages that our dogs are NOT just tossed in a kennel to breed litter after litter!   We work EXCEPTIONALLY hard to provide daily exercise, training and mind stimulation to our beloved pets, along with around the clock companionship!  We don't suggest that you house multi-dog environments, which takes years of experience and TONS of time and effort.  ONE dog is enough to keep you busy if you're taking the time to exercise, train and socialize! 
 

We hope as you view our pages, you will see German Shepherds of Vom Haus Dettmer playing with children, riding in cars, going to work, attending training and just being a dog!  We work very hard to build a foundation of German Shepherds from superior lines, awesome stability and stamina, generations of good health and longevity, and old good old shepherd loyalty!

Our dogs are first and foremost 'pets', above and beyond ever producing a litter.  We have several retired and altered companions still living at our haus today.  Some, who have never produced a litter!  Unless, we have requests by well-known and respected friends or family members to own a 'retired' adult, our German Shepherds live with us for life!  Any decision to place an adult German Shepherd for sale is NEVER taken lightly! 
 

I'm forever grateful that my husband has supported my need to 'dump' my 20 + years of Corporate work to fulfill a dream to devote 'full-time' to raising my Ultimate Long Haired German Shepherd pups!   I am not a large breeder, but the work is significant! To share them with you takes a lot of time perfecting each litter produced. I was once a Director managing people at a Fortune 500 Company.  Today, I manage Long Coat German Shepherds!

I've been in a dog breeding home for almost 50 years!  I've bred, raised and shown a number of breeds.  Today, the German Shepherd still remains my very favorite!

No job or interest in my life has ever been more important to me than what I do today with my dogs.  My husband is my soul mate. My dogs are my life, my reason for waking up every day. 

When you buy a Long Coated German Shepherd puppy from Vom Haus Dettmer, you will be getting a very special puppy.  It's raised in our very own home and with the best care provided to ensure the proper 'start' that any one puppy needs prior to sending it on its way into the great new world.

We do it the best way we know how, with ongoing education and careful, well-thought-out breeding goals.  We continually assess our lines and make the necessary adjustments as we watch our progeny grow.  At Vom Haus Dettmer we think this is the ONLY way to run a breeding program or kennel.  Regardless, if you are breeding one dog or 100!

Long Coat German Shepherds are not for all people, as any one breed is not best 'suited' for any home, person or environment.  German Shepherds are large, desire human interaction and require space for exercise!   This breed is not a good 'statue' for you to tie in the back yard!  PLEASE do your research about this active, loyal and intelligent breed BEFORE committing to buy one. 

Dogs SHOULD NOT be disposable and unfortunately, our Humane Societies are already overcrowded!  If for any reason you can't keep your pet, we will take it back, and/or assist you in finding it a new home.  NEVER take your pet to a shelter!  If you purchase a Long Coat German shepherd from Vom Haus Dettmer, you will be REQUIRED to return your dog to our haus if for ANY reason you can no longer keep it, or we will help with finding a client to rehome your pet. 

IF you are a giving person, you'll be excited to know that a portion of the profits of our Long Coat German shepherd puppies sold go to help save the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses.  Donations are made in your honor to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , in memory of my only beloved son, Steven.

Thank you for stopping by.  We hope you enjoy the rest of the site.

Much Peace and Happiness, always.

Theresa Dettmer

Long Coat German Shepherd Breeder

Trainer

402-689-6230

shepherd@loganet.net

She ain't heavy...I'm her mother!