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Ask about puppies ↗Lexington, Virginia · West German show lines
Long-haired German Shepherds.
Raised with purpose.
West German show-line shepherds raised with thoughtful socialization, health-focused pairings, and the foundation to thrive with their families.
West German Show Lines ✦ Long Coats ✦ Health & Temperament
Find your companion
Find a long-haired German Shepherd puppy who fits your life.
We get to know each puppy’s temperament and each family’s life before recommending a fit. Ask about current long-coat puppies and upcoming litters.
Temperament first
Our seven-week temperament observations help us guide each family toward a puppy suited to their home and goals.
See our process ↗A confident beginning
Daily handling, early experiences, and a foundation in training help puppies prepare for their next chapter.
Start a conversation ↗The Stahlhaus foundation
Beautiful in form. Steady in character.
Our West German show-line German Shepherds are selected with attention to health testing, structure, temperament, and pedigree. Every pairing is considered for the qualities that matter in everyday life.
01 European lines and thoughtful pairings
02 Hip and elbow health testing
03 Individual guidance on each puppy
Our program
Raised for the life ahead.
Our puppies experience daily handling, age-appropriate enrichment, and socialization from an early age. As trainers, we pay close attention to how each puppy learns, explores, and connects.
We share temperament observations with buyers around seven weeks and help prepare families for the transition home. Personalized training is available in person and virtually for families who want additional guidance.
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Intentional breedingPairings informed by temperament, health, structure, and pedigree.
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Early developmentENS, daily handling, age-appropriate exposure, and enrichment.
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Thoughtful matchingGuidance based on each puppy’s personality and your family’s needs.
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Support after pickupA clear start for training, routines, and settling in at home.
The long coat
West German show-line German Shepherds
Our long-haired German Shepherds have the expressive coats and presence many families love. They are German Shepherds first: intelligent, active dogs who need training, exercise, grooming, and a close bond with their people.
We focus on the whole dog—health, structure, and temperament—then help each family choose a puppy whose personality suits their home.
Meet our dogs ↗About Stahlhaus
Rooted in Virginia. Connected by a shared standard.
Stahlhaus German Shepherds is based in Lexington, Virginia. As part of Drago Team USA, we raise long-haired German Shepherds with attention to temperament, health, and life alongside their people.
Read Our Puppy Take-Home Guide
The people behind the program
Meet Joshua, our head trainer.
Joshua is a certified canine handler and trainer. He and his canine partner, Cali, are a certified explosives detection team through American K-9 Interdiction (AK9I).
Josh is currently enrolled in the 24-week Master Dog Trainer Program at Highland Canine’s School for Dog Trainers and is set to graduate in December 2026. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on work in behavior modification, police K9 training, service dog training, and search and rescue.
Learn more about our training services at Sit Happens.
Training informs our breeding program
Joshua’s work with dogs helps shape how we observe puppy temperament, introduce early experiences, and guide families toward a good fit.
Begin with a conversation
Tell us what you hope to find in your next German Shepherd.
Ask about current puppies, an upcoming litter, or our breeding program. We’ll help you understand the next steps and find a good fit.
Fill Out Our Inquiry FormYou can also read our puppy take-home guide before bringing your puppy home.