Vom Mutigen Zwinger

Vom Mutigen Zwinger, German shepherd dog breeder in Lafayette, CA, serves Contra Costa County and the East Bay near Oakland. Marc James has been breeding German shepherd dogs for more than a decade and maintains memberships with national registries and local clubs.

Each litter is health tested for hip and elbow dysplasia and raised in a home setting where puppies learn basic training and social skills from an early age. Puppies spend time indoors with the family as well as outdoors on the property’s trails, ensuring balanced exposure to household life and natural surroundings. Its dogs live alongside the family, attend regular wellness checks, and enjoy daily outdoor time in a secure, fenced yard. Past litters have included dogs with working titles and temperament evaluations that reflect the breeder’s attention to structure and character. The breeder follows breed club guidelines and provides ongoing support to new owners regarding nutrition, training milestones, and health maintenance.