About Us

Von der haus Gill German Shepherds was started in 1993 by Al and Susan Gill with the idea of helping families looking for quality puppies by locating breeding dogs of the quality of his police dog at the time. He also felt that he could help officers/agencies locate better police dogs in Europe than they had been able to. Prior to that most officers were forced to normally use donated dogs of any quality or ability. Al made the first trip to Germany and instead of buying one breeding female he bought two and the rest is history.

 

In 1997 Al and Susan built the first new kennel at the Boundry Rd. location. Each year there after they built another building or expanded existing ones. In 2000 they built the dormitory boarding for students. Today that building sleeps 8 students at a time in private rooms during training classes/schools. In 2003 Al retired from the Sheriff's Office and Von der haus Gill German Shepherds was incorporated. In 2007 their son Matt returned from the Air Force and became involved with the business.

 

Since that begining Al, Susan, and Matt have bred over 122 litters of pups (722+ puppies) and imported/ trained over 2100 adult dogs. Our facility has our own puppy fostering program, to raise many of their own pups for law enforcement and protection work. We also have a staff of fulltime employees and trainers. Von der haus Gill Kennel has passed every AKC, ATF, DEA and GSA inspection, a record they are very proud of.  Their experience and knowledge has set the standard for the law enforcment and companion dog breeding/training industry. Let them help you with that new partner or companion!