Last Updated:

28 Aug 2010

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If you are serious about a Heimat puppy, please call me (530-268-9300)

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Our 3rd Generation Heimat litter was born in early 2010. 

Typical Heimat Puppies at 9 & 13 weeks

Podengo Pequenos can be exhibited in AKC Companion events at this time such as: Agility, Rally & Obedience. They are also eligible for AKC-B conformation matches if the breed has been included. The breed is APPROVED to move into AKC Misc. Classes Jan. 1, 2011.  

At Heimat, Joanne and Heinz have more than 50 years each (combined more than 100 years) of experience training, showing, handling and breeding some of the finest European German Shepherds and now Podengo Pequeno's in the world. We sought out breeders in Europe looking for outstanding examples of the breed to establish our Podengo Pequeno breeding program. Since 2004, we have only produced a handful of litters however the quality and consistency has improved with each generation. All of our Podengo's are Veterinarian Tested free of Luxating Patella's and Legg-Perthes. We only breed healthy dogs plus we also pay attention to structural and character improvements. With over 50 years of Experience breeding High Quality European line German Shepherds, We have very high Standards for breeding.

Unlike others in the US, we do not incest breed or make our living from puppy sales. Joanne and Heinz are both retired Professionals with Joanne having been a Teacher for 30 years and Heinz worked for Luftansa. Our dogs are a Hobby, However we are not running a charity so puppy fees are not negotiable. All puppy money is used to care for our breeding stock and off set some of our show expenses when possible.

Heimat matches the puppies that best suit the needs of each family because we take the time to evaluate each of our puppies. Due to the rare nature of this breed, All Heimat puppies are sold as Companions. Even if a dog does not turn out to be a top show dog, they still make wonderful companions.

Show quality cannot be properly evaluated until puppies are 7 - 12 months of age. We make NO Guarantee of Show quality under this age. We can only advise which ones we think have potential. - The only way to Guarantee a dog is show quality, is to purchase one at 7-12 months of age. 

• Puppies are placed at 10 weeks of age.

• Most Heimat dogs are 10 - 11 inches tall.

• Puppies are hand-house raised and played with every day until they leave Heimat.