Carla Eikelberg

Carla Eikelberg has bred German shepherd dogs in La Porte, Indiana, in the northwest corner of the state, roughly 60 miles from Chicago, for over 35 years. Her program draws on West German bloodlines, which she favors for their reliable temperament and stronger hip and elbow results, with a deliberate focus on producing dogs that fit comfortably into family life without being overwhelming for the average household.

Health testing is a consistent part of the program. Parent dogs carry OFA or A-stamp evaluations on hips and elbows, and DM (degenerative myelopathy) testing is used to ensure no affected puppies are produced. Carla holds credentials as both a registered veterinary technician, a graduate of Purdue University, and a registered nurse, which shapes how carefully she approaches record-keeping and puppy care from birth.

The kennel has participated in AKC obedience, conformation, agility, 4H, musical freestyle, and German-style conformation, and has also worked with Therapy Dog International. Keeshonden have been added as a second breed alongside the shepherds. Families searching for German shepherd dog puppies in Indiana will find a program grounded in long-standing hands-on experience rather than scale.

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