"We expect nothing less than excellent, while delivering more than expected"

Kevin and Steve Zawilinski

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GERMAN SHEPHERD KENNEL AND BREEDER

Experience the Zeal German Shepherds Difference!

Welcome to Zeal German Shepherds, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Door County, Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on being a premier German Shepherd kennel, exclusively breeding first-generation progeny of World Champion German Shepherds. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what we bring to the table.

In our relentless pursuit of perfection, we go above and beyond by breeding and importing litters from the most esteemed German Shepherds in the world. Our aim is simple: to curate the absolute best and debut the first litters of present and future World Champion dogs. This commitment to top-notch genetics ensures that our puppies possess unparalleled potential and inherit a legacy of greatness.

When you choose Zeal German Shepherds, you’re not only investing in a remarkable companion but also becoming part of a legacy built on excellence. Discover the exceptional world of Zeal German Shepherds today and witness the extraordinary unfold before your eyes.

NEWS IN OUR KENNEL

October 30th, 2022

Falco z Lipe Moravia   &   Tora Tombo

One of our most popular and most sought after litters at our kennel of the past year was Falco and Tora’s! As a result, we’re very excited to be announcing another breeding from our favorite pair! Falco and Tora have produced some breath-taking offspring with beautiful pigmentation, correct anatomical proportions, and beautiful dark pigmented heads. With a previous litter as our guide, we also expect these puppies to have fantastic temperaments well suited for further training and showing – whether it will be basic obedience, protection training, IGP, or simply a perfect family pet, we are confident these puppies will surpass your expectations!

September 27th, 2022

Grizzly vom Herbramer-Wald   &   Nelly von Zeal

We are delighted to be announcing our newest long coat litter here at Zeal German Shepherds! Nelly has spent the last few months in Germany where she has been bred to the current World Champion and #1 German Shepherd in the World, VA1 Grizzly. Nelly comes from one of our best litters and was the best of the best, that is why we bred her to, at the time, VA3 Grizzly, but by the time the litter was born, Grizzly won the coveted VA1 title! We’re beyond excited to be announcing the litter at our kennel!

September 12th, 2022

Rooney vom Pendler   &   Hana von Wolf Zucht

We are thrilled to announce our newest litter here at Zeal German Shepherds! Hana was bred overseas to Rooney vom Pendler, a beautiful young stud dog in Germany, and brought to our kennel where we’re expecting this beautiful litter to be born! Hana has exceptionally beautiful deep red pigmentation and the sweetest and temperament. She’s always by our side and trying to please us every step along the way. We expect these puppies to have beautiful deep red and black pigmentation, a very strong bone structure, and extremely desirable temperaments. We are confident these puppies will have fantastic drive and a ready to please attitude from their parents!

May 2nd, 2022

Bruce von Cohinor – Abi Rostinger Wolf

We are very excited to be announcing our next long coat litter of puppies that will be available at our kennel! Abi, the mother, was bred with VA1 Bruce, the #1 long coat German Shepherd in the USA and the #4 German Shepherd in the World!

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April 4th, 2022

Bruce von Cohinor – Olena von der Piste Trophe

To say we’re ecstatic about this long coat litter is an understatement! These future super stars will make for some of the best long coat German Shepherds we can expect! VA1 Bruce and SG6 Olena are from bloodlines known to produce some of the best currently ranked German Shepherds in the World! We expect these puppies to match these extremely healthy and and excellent temperaments of their parents!

March 15th, 2022

Falco z Lipe Moravia – Tora Tombo

We’re extremely excited to be announcing one of our favorite breedings! Falco and Tora are bound to produce some breath-taking puppies with beautiful pigmentation, correct anatomical proportions, and beautiful dark pigmented heads. We also expect these puppies to have fantastic temperaments well suited for further training and showing – whether it will be basic obedience, protection training, IGP, or simply a perfect family pet – we are confident these puppies will surpass your expectations!

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November 4th, 2021

Ohio vom Pendler – Figa von Zeal

We’re extremely proud to announce this new litter! Figa is a spectacular mother and gave birth to a beautiful litter of puppies. All the puppies are thriving! We expect these puppies to display the fantastic anatomical proportions, breath-taking pigmentation, and superior temperaments of their parents. Check below on the availability of this litter.

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October 14th, 2021

Ohio vom Pendler – Tiana Kenola

We are thrilled to announce our newest litter here at Zeal German Shepherds! This is a litter that was bred for both the excellent pedigree with numerous top German Shepherds in the World as well as for the highly desired bloodlines known for excellent genetic health! We expect these puppies to have beautiful deep red and black pigmentation, very strong bone structure, and to please for temperaments. 

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September 4th, 2021

Asap vom Aldamar – Shakira Kenola

To say we’re ecstatic to announce this tremendous litter is an understatement! It’s a dream come true! The father of our upcoming litter is VA2 Asap vom Aldamar – the #2 German Shepherd in the World 2021! Sg33 Shakira Kenola – 33rd Young Female in the World is a phenomenal mother herself! Check out our litter profile to see the availability on this litter!

August 20th, 2021

Leon vom Pendler – Jeska von der Burg Aliso

We’re very fortunate to be sharing this beautiful upcoming long coat litter with our clients here in the US! The father of this outstanding litter is SG3 Leon vom Pendler – the #3 Young Long Coat German Shepherd in the World! He is also the son of one of the hottest and most desired Excellent Select German Shepherds at this time – VA3 Asap vom Aldamar! Jeska, the mother, is a beautiful fully titled female and also the daughter of V2 Tell von Ghattas – a breathtaking young up and coming stud!

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August 16th, 2021

Yoris vom Osterberger-Land – Tora Tombo

We’re ecstatic to be announcing that Tora gave birth to a beautiful litter of 5 puppies! The father of this litter is no other than the #1 Young Dog World Champion Yoris! We cannot wait to watch these puppies grow and develop into what we hope will be the next generation of super stars!

 

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July 9th, 2021

Falco z Lipe Moravia – Brandy von Zeal

Brandy gave birth to a litter of  6 BEAUTIFUL puppies! There’s only 1 puppy remaining that is yet to be reserved therefore if this is what your ideal lineages resemble, don’t hesitate to reach out for us for more info!

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May 17th, 2021

Leon vom Pendler – Abi Rostingen Wolf

This long anticipated long coat litter of German Shepherd puppies is finally here! Abi was bred in Europe and imported to our kennel where she had 7 gorgeous puppies! Find out more information below!

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April 21, 2021

Ohio vom Pendler – Taila von Baccara

The moment we’ve all been waiting for, Taila’s next litter! We are thrilled to be sharing this large and beautiful litter with all of our current and future friends!

 

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January 30, 2021

Ian vom kleinen Zauberberg – Olena von der Piste Trophe

We’re very happy to be saying Olena has had to 1 beautiful female! Due to there only being one puppy, we have decided that this litter will not be available.

 

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January 27, 2021

Falco z Lipe Moravia – Nera Kenola

We’re proud to announce Nera is a new mother of a beautiful litter! We are very excited to see these beautiful puppies grow and develop! Find our more information below!

 

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January 1, 2021

Falco z Lipe Moravia – Brandy von Zeal

We are ecstatic to say we rung in the New Year with a gorgeous litter of puppies today! These puppies have some very big expectations to fill!

 

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December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas!

There is no better time than the holidays to reminisce on the past year. Thank you to all of our clients that made this year so enjoyable. May you have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

November 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

All year long, but especially during this season, we’re grateful for wonderful customers like you!
May your table be filled with family and gratitude this season.
Happy Thanksgiving!

September 3, 2020

Figo di Casa Caputi – Taila von Baccara

We have absolutely gorgeous puppies born at our kennel today! These puppies are bound to be jaw-droppers everywhere they go!

The father is VA Figo and the mother is our beautiful V Taila!

June 30, 2020

Mambo vom Bierstadter Hof – Olena von der Piste Trophe

We’re delighted to share with you the news of our very first long coat Zeal ‘K’ litter! The sire is a powerful stud Mambo and the dam is our gorgeous Sg 6 Olena! 

These puppies have tremendous red and black pigmentation and stellar temperaments like both of their parents!

June 12, 2020

Falco z Lipe Moravia – Brandy von Zeal

We’re ecstatic to share with you the news of our Zeal ‘J’ litter! The sire is Falco z Lipe Moravia and the dam is Brandy von Zeal! 

We’re expecting some beautifully pigmented puppies with stellar temperaments!

April 12, 2020

Happy & Blessed Easter

From our family to yours, we wish you all a blessed and joyful Easter!

February 14, 2020

Cyrus vom Osterberger-Land – Taila von Baccara

We’re delighted to be sharing the announcement of Zeal litter ‘I’! The sire is VA5 Cyrus vom Osterberger-Land and the dam is V1 Taila von Baccara! 

Some spectacular World-class Champions are bound to be in this litter!

January 1, 2020

New Years Message

As one year ends, another begins. Thank you for coming with us on this journey, and

we wish you a prosperous New Years!

Clients like yourself are what makes our jobs possible.

Thank you!

December 24, 2019

Christmas Wishes

There is no better time than the holidays to reminisce on the past year. Thank you for supporting Zeal German Shepherds.

We hope that your family companions have made tremendous additions to your family and we love the constant updates we receive from all of you.

May you have a Merry Holiday Season filled with love, joy, and happiness!

July 10, 2019

FALCO z Lipe Moravia – GINA Kenola

We’re ecstatic to be sharing the announcement of Zeal litter ‘G’! The father is V1 FALCO z Lipe Moravia and the mother is V1 GINA Kenola – due during the end of July!

Some spectacular World-class Champions are bound to be in this litter!

April 7, 2019

KASPAR von Tronje – GOYA Sukcesor

We are proud to be announcing Zeal litter ‘F’! The father is VA2 KASPAR von Tronje and the mother is V GOYA Sukcesor –  due in May!

April 1, 2019

QUORAN d’Ulmental – ATTIKE Asarko Lordana

We are expecting Zeal litter ‘E’ very soon! Mother is V ATTIKE Asarko Lordana and father is VA5 Quoran d’Ulmental – due mid April!

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December 24, 2018

Best wishes!

Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

October 18, 2018

RACHEL House Gaurd – PROT Kalupus

We have litter ‘D’ Zeal. Mother is V RACHEL House Gaurdeand father is V PROT Kalupus – 2 male and 2 females in the World!

September 30, 2018

2018 Sieger Show USA

All the hard work paying off!!!
FALCO z Life Moravia – IPO2, kkl (Willy vom Kuckucksland – Nadia v Melanchthon)
V4 2018 Sieger Show USA Richter: Christoph Ludwig SV
40 dogs competing – 5 VA awards !!!
Beyond excited to see our stud performing so well with lots
of promise for the next couple of years to continue improving!
Thank you Sebastian for all your hard work!

Beyond proud and excited to achieve this success in a strong class !!!
PIA Kenola – SG 1 2018 Sieger Show USA
Youth Class LSH 12-18 Month Females, Richter: Dirk Gabriel SV
Thank you very much Darek and Sebastian for all your hard work you put in with Pia!

September 21, 2018

BRITT von der Wannsee – MARLO von Baccara

We expected litter ‘C’ Zeal. Mother will be VA2 BRITT von der Wannsee
and father will be VA3 MARLO von Baccara – 3 male in the World!

August 22, 2018

GOYA Sukcesor – GARY vom Hühnegrab

We have litter ‘B’ Zeal. Mother is GOYA Sukcesor a
daughter of V26 Hugh vom Eichenplatz and father is
GARY vom Hühnegrab – World Champion in 2017!