About Us

Our little company and its German Shepherds

About the Owners

Velknerhaus was established in 2017 by Jeff and Mila Weckner (Velkner). Their love for German shepherds is something they have had for the breed since they were children.

When Jeff and Mila first met they began talking about someday becoming breeders and sharing their affection for shepherds with others. With their extensive knowledge, love and passion, they soon opened Velknerhaus German Shepherds.

Jeff graduated from Western Career College as an animal technician in 1983 and has an extensive medical background in veterinary medicine. Their passion for their wonderful animals is exemplary.

Jeff & Mila

Jeff and Mila Velknerhaus

About the Owners

Velknerhaus was established in 2017 by Jeff and Mila Weckner (Velkner). Their love for German shepherds is something they have had for the breed since they were children.

When Jeff and Mila first met they began talking about someday becoming breeders and sharing their affection for shepherds with others. With their extensive knowledge, love and passion, they soon opened Velknerhaus German Shepards.

Jeff graduated from Western Career College as an animal technician in 1983 and has an extensive medical background in veterinary medicine. Their passion for their wonderful animals is exemplary.

Jeff & Mila

Jeff and Mila Velknerhaus

About the Company

Velknerhaus German Shepherds, located in Sacramento California, has been family owned and operated since 2017.

We consider ourselves more of a small outfit or a hobby breeder than say a full-fledge breeding organization and as such we have the time to give that extra personal care to our puppies and their parents.

We take great pride in the relationships we form with the families that adopt our wonderful Velknerhaus puppies and we will do everything we can to make sure you have a happy, healthy puppy for years to come.

Since 2017

Sacramento, CA

Family Owned

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Our Males

Zeus Von Cunningham

Zeus Von Cunningham of Velknerhaus

Son of Saem Nova Jamina, and Kaja IV and a direct European import with many championship title holders in his bloodlines. He is a large male with a plush show coat and very dark pigmentation. Amazingly affectionate, laid back, and mellow but can be intimidating when need be. He has a large bone structure and a big block German head. His stature is one of nobility. A great disposition and temperament. His mother is a solid black import from Germany and comes from a line of beautiful and accomplished dogs.

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Ares Von Velknerhaus of Rin Tin Tin

Ares von Velknerhaus of Rin Tin Tin is a large big-boned male who came from the famous Rin Tin Tin bloodline. He is a son of Zeus Von Cunningham of Velknerhaus and Sophie Krafthaus of Rin Tin Tin. He has a beautiful long plush show coat which he inherited from his grandfather Saem Nova Jamina. His grandmother is a solid black female from Germany. He comes from a long line of multiple grand seigers in his pedigree bloodline from both of his parents. He is a very affectionate male and is extremely protective of his family.

Our Females

Sophie Krafthaus

Sophie Krafthaus of Rin Tin Tin

Sophie Krafthaus of Rin Tin Tin is the daughter of Krafthaus Max Prosper of Rin Tin Tin and Maxine XII of Rin Tin Tin. She’s an 87 pound, big-boned, black and tan German Shepherd with a
magnificent temperament. She is 100 % Alpha. She is a 13th generation Rin Tin Tin with all of the qualities associated with the Rin Tin Tin bloodlines. She came from a long line of Grand Seiger title holders in her pedigree including Anka Daka Von Den Zwillingen world champion for Beauty.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Von Fleischerheim

Elizabeth Von Fleischerheim of Velknerhaus is a sweet and loyal family-oriented female with an incredibly beautiful black and red plush coat and gorgeous black mask-like facial markings. She is the daughter of famous champion parents, the legendary, Tarzan Von Fleischerheim and Diva Von Fleischerheim III. Her grandparents are the very well known Marlo Von Baccara and Rya Von Ijulin. Elizabeth is a sweet, loyal family companion and a wonderful mother to her puppies.

Zelda Von Cunningham

Zelda Von Cunningham of Velknerhaus

Zelda von Cunningham of Velknerhaus is the daughter of E-Riley Erigo and Khaleesi Emerida Von Cunningham . She has a thick, dark sable colored coat, a gift from her father. Zelda is a large-boned female with a remarkable sweet and playful disposition. She has a wonderful temperament and is great with children, cats and little dogs. She comes from a long line of beautiful and big bone structured dogs dating back to the very first German Shepherd, the famous Rin Tin Tin.

Nice things people say

Testimonials

“We got our puppy in July of 2020 and couldn’t be happier! Mila and Jeff were so welcoming and friendly. When we picked our puppy up, they spent time with us going over puppy basics to make sure our girl had a smooth transition. Getting our puppy was the best decision we’ve ever made. She is sweet, loving, very well-behaved and gets along very well with our cat. German Shepherds are a wonderful breed and our next puppy will, without a doubt, be from Mila and Jeff!”

Tara Cummiskey

We purchased our first German Shepard from Mila and Jeff back in December of 2020 and we are so glad that we made that choice. We wanted to ensure that our German shepherd came from a superior bloodline.  That is exactly what we got.  A puppy with a 17 world champion father and a mother who is not only a pure and well-bred female but an obedient one at that. Our little girl is so smart and she is only 17 weeks old and already taking commands like a champion.”

The Kreuzers

“My wife and I purchased a German Shepherd from Velknerhaus German Shepherds for our daughter. The puppy is absolutely amazing. She is beautiful and smart and she minds very well and we love her very much. Jeff and Mila are very passionate and knowledgeable about German Shepherds and they made us feel very comfortable with their hospitality. We highly recommend them to anyone interested in purchasing a German Shepherd of superior pedigrees.”

Sandra Walton