We are excited to announce the highly anticipated, 100% European working line litter "plan" for 2026 between Zafir Schwarz vom Bergkönig AS-BT, BTX (Breed Survey), SW1 x Capone von der Schwarz II.

 

Please note: The litter posted below are litter "plans" unless a specific birthday, or number of puppies are specifically stated. Due to mother nature, and other factors, some "plans" do not become a reality. Please reach out to us for further inquiry.

 

The approximate whelp "birth" date for this litter is mid February 2026,  and ready for their new homes mid April, 2026! There is limited availability in this breeding, but we do have a reservation spot available for a male and female from this combination.

 

The puppies from this combination will excel in high level sport, working, personal protection, estate protection, and experienced  homes, but will also have an excellent "off switch" to make for a pet/companion dog as well with appropriate training and proper outlets. I will attach information on the health testing on the sire and dam, and photos of the parents below.

Zafir Schwarz vom Bergkönig AS-BT, BTX, SW1 - 3 years old 

(Untter Fernández  x Quika vom Bergkönig IGP1) 

Titles:

AS-BT + Environmentals 

BTX (Breed Survey)

SW1

Health Testing -

vWD Clear
Embark Tested and CLEAR for all genetic diseases

Wisdom Panel Optimal Selection 
OFA Hips Excellent
OFA Elbows Normal
2025 OFA Echocardiogram Normal (May)
2025 Holter Normal - 0 VPC’s (September) 
DD
Bb (does carry the red gene)
Full Dentition
Kidney/Liver Panels Normal

Capone von der Schwarz II - 2 years old 

(Gore Extra Elite IGP3  x Rona von der Schwarz IGP1 ) 

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In Preparation for:

American Schutzhund AS-BT
American Schutzhund AS1

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Health Testing -

vWD Clear

Embark Tested 
Wisdom Panel Optimal Selection (LOW RISK GREEN CATEGORY FOR DCM)

OFA Hips Good

OFA Elbows Normal

OFA Thyroid Normal

OFA CAER (Eyes) Normal

2025 OFA Echocardiogram Normal (May)

2025 Holter Normal - 0 VPC’s (August) 

Dd

bb (does carry the red gene)

Full Dentition

Kidney/Liver Panels Normal  
 

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We require a 1/2 down deposit to save your puppy of the gender and color of your preference. We are expecting both black/rust and red/rust puppies from this combination. We accept many forms of payment from: ​

 

Venmo to @Katlyn-Schwarzwaelder

Zelle to kschwarzy@aol.com or (412) 352-4006

PayPal to kschwarzy@aol.com (additional 4% fee applies)  

Check: Made out to The Northern Border, LLC (2 Painters Path Washingtonville, OH 44490)

OR call in a debit or credit card transactions (additional 4% fee applies).

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 The way that our deposit system works is that the deposit merely saves your spot, and then based on a series of behavioral and temperament evaluations over a 4 week span, WE best match the puppies with the prospective owners. Upon filling out our contract which can be found below, we also encourage every applicant to write a detailed description of specific character traits that are important to them, as well as a description of their lifestyle so we can best match the puppies with their new owners. Please attach the description in an email with the Puppy Agreement attached to kschwarzy@aol.com.

 

All of our VSD puppies are priced at $4000 (both show and working; there is not such thing as a "pet" bloodline.) If you wish to have your puppy cropped, a custom ear crop can be arranged by the famous Ann Midgarden depending on scheduling for an additional $800 which is due in full at pick-up. We require a 1/2 down deposit to reserve your spot for one of our puppies ($2,000). We also welcome our puppies to stay natural (either just ears or ears and tail), or allow our buyers to use their own vet for ear crop if that is preferred.

 

IF YOU CHOOSE TO HAVE US DO THE EAR CROPPING FOR YOUR PUPPY, THEY MUST BE PICKED UP THE SAME DAY AS THE CROP! NO EXCEPTIONS! If not, there will be a $50/day fee for us to separate and care for the puppies ears. All puppies will have their first round of vaccinations, health certificate and full examination by a board certified veterinarian, dewormed, health guarantee, AKC paperwork, and lifetime breeder support. Lifetime breeder support does NOT mean we take the place of a professional dog trainer, behaviorist, or veterinarian. We strongly recommend professional training with any and all working breeds. 

 

If you have any further questions regarding the litter, I can be reached at (412) 352-4006. VERY Limited Availability. The deposit or full payment is NON REFUNDABLE but TRANSFERABLE to any litter at our kennel. Due to the fact that most of our puppies are reserved prior to birth (even as early as years prior), we DO NOT guarantee color, gender, or  number of puppies in each breeding combination. As a result, if there are not enough puppies in the litter to meet the reservation requests, the color/gender preference is not produced, or there is accident/illness outside of our control once the litter is born; the deposit is transferred to the very next breeding combination. 

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If you are seriously interested in a puppy from this combination, please review and fill out our Puppy Contract above, and attach it with a description of your wants and needs in your new family member in an email to kschwarzy@aol.com. 

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** If you would like to inquire about door to door ground transportation, please reach out directly to the shippers recommended by our kennel (we do not make shipping arrangements for your puppies): 

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Ashley Cobb: (317) 772-4335

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Stephanie Bunting: (501) 304-8103

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** We are not only breeders at VSD, we are also trainers and behaviorists. If you would like us to keep your puppy with us for an additional month for post surgical ear care, potty, crate, leash, and basic obedience training, please let us know! We also own The Northern Border K9 Athlete Center, and can accommodate any and all of your training needs **

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Additional information regarding our training programs can be found below: 

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​https://thenorthernborderboarding.com/training-board-and-trains/

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