WEST GERMAN WORKING LINE

BRED TO COMPETE
EXCEPTIONAL COMPANIONS

Strong working-line roots, exceptional intelligence and loyalty, and the kind of temperament that can make the right dog just as remarkable beside your family as on the training field.

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How Capstone Began

A working dog who changed the plan.

Capstone began with Zagan, a West German Working Line German Shepherd chosen with plans to train and compete in Schutzhund/IGP. Life got in the way, and the competition career never happened.

What happened instead changed the direction of everything. Zagan showed that a dog bred with the intelligence, drive, confidence, loyalty, and working ability required for serious sport could also be an extraordinary family companion.

Our kennel name is proudly simple and easy to pronounce. Behind it are authentic West German Working Line pedigrees, with quality measured by health, temperament, structure, intelligence, and working ability—not by how complicated a kennel name sounds.

His job may never have been on the competition field, but he became exceptionally good at the job that mattered most - being a loyal companion.

Our Philosophy

Serious genetics. Real family life.

A working dog does not have to work for a living to have purpose. The right West German Working Line dog can thrive in sport, service, protection, or in a capable family home that understands what a highly intelligent dog needs.

INTELLIGENCEQuick learners who need engagement, structure, and something meaningful to do.

LOYALTYDeeply devoted companions who form extraordinary bonds with their people.

STABILITYConfidence and sound nerves are part of the whole dog.

WORKING ABILITYPreserving drive, athleticism, versatility, and trainability.

FAMILYWorking homes and capable families are both welcome.

Our Dogs

Working-line dogs, living real life.

Zagan

Dark sable

Smart, gentle, loyal, and wonderful with children. Zagan is the dog who started Capstone. This photo says almost everything about the family side of his temperament.

Zoey

Zoey with her puppies, enjoying time together outdoors.

German Shepherd puppy playing with a red bone beside Zagan — Raised in the home, learning through play, interaction, and everyday family life.

Puppies

Purpose-bred. Thoughtfully placed.

Newborn German Shepherd puppies from Zoey's September 1 litter nursing together — Zoey's September 1 litter

Zoey's nine newborn German Shepherd puppies resting together — Nine puppies—six females and three males

Born September 1

Zoey's nine puppies have arrived.

3 males6 females

These are highly intelligent dogs that need interaction, structure, training, exercise, and a relationship with their people. A police or sport home can be a great fit - and so can an active, capable family prepared to meet the dog in front of them.

Zagan and Zoey's “B” litter was born September 1. We will share more photos and updates as the puppies grow.

Price$2,500

Deposit$500After application approval; applied to the purchase price. Complete terms will be provided in the puppy agreement.

ColorsSable, dark sable, and blackIndividual coat colors and markings will become clearer as the puppies grow.

TransportationPrice quoted upon requestChoose local pickup, courier service, or airline cargo. Weather restrictions apply to cargo travel.

Included with your puppy

Prepared for the journey home.

AKC registration
Veterinary health examination
Age-appropriate vaccinations
Routine deworming
Microchip
Health and vaccination records
Written puppy contract and health guarantee
Ongoing breeder support

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Meet the puppies

A closer look at our litter.

Select a thumbnail to see another photo. Select the large photo to open it full size.

Hot Pink Collar Sable Girl

Lime Collar Black Girl

Teal Collar Black Boy

Violet Collar Sable Girl

Pink Collar Sable Girl

Red Collar Black Girl

Blue Collar Boy

Violet Collar Girl

Yellow Collar Boy

Documented Bloodlines

Official AKC pedigrees.

Zagan and Zoey's pedigrees document the generations behind this litter and the West German Working Line foundation of our breeding program. Select either pedigree to view it full size.

Official AKC certified pedigree for Zagan von Capstone — **Zagan von Capstone**Select to view the certified pedigree full size

Official AKC certified pedigree for Zoey von Capstone — **Zoey von Capstone**Select to view the certified pedigree full size

Life on the Farm

Raised around animals, people, and everyday life.

The farm is context, not decoration. Raising animals has long been part of daily life here, and the dogs grow up around the rhythms, sights, sounds, and responsibilities that come with it.

Horses, sheep, and donkey together on the farm

Silverstorm Ottos Legacy, known as Asa, posed against a red studio background — **I. W. Silverstorm Ottos Legacy “Asa”**
TICA International Winner, 2017 & 2018 • Best Silver Bengal in the World
Photograph by Helmi Flick

Also at Capstone

Meet our Bengal cats.

Over more than ten years in the cat fancy, our Bengals have earned Regional and International wins, including TICA's Best Silver Bengal in the World in 2017 and 2018. Today, we raise Bengals on a very limited basis, typically welcoming only one or two litters each year. This small, intentional program lets us give each cat and kitten the individual care and attention they deserve.

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