UPDATE 7-2-2026
Our next breeding attempt with Adie looks to be this July / August 2026. She completed an 18 month rest period. We have selected a SIRE from the Czech Republic named Aran. He is a fantastic looking Black w/ markings, with excellent hips and show results. We have a 0.0% family genetic similarity and we are looking forward to bringing fresh genetics to the very limited US breeding pool. This was a proper Hovawart Club of North America sansactioned collection witht eh Czech Republic Hovawart Club. This international working relationship is a rare opportunity for some US owners who arer looking for a quilty male or female for futre breeding.
We are now accepting Puppy Buyer Questionnaires with emphasis to those interested in breeding. Due to the additional fees for international semen collection, shipping, freezing, storage, stud fees, fees are higher this Litter D at $5,000. We are aware there are a couple non club breeders with fee structures lower than our price points. We place our breeding importance on highest quality, not pricing, nor do we breed the same dogs over and over. This prevents waterering down the US genetic breeding pool and helps prevent less than desirable traits to the breed such as increased cancer, hip dysplasia, or shorter life spans. The Hovawart breed just celebrated a 100 year annivesary since the repopulation efforts began. Please help us protect the breed buy purchasing from a sanctioned breeder.
At Gustafson Hovawarts, we only conduct sanctioned breeding’s through the HCNA and conduct three (3) full puppy reviews, worldwide database entries, 8 week shots, micro chips, and are available to new owners from whelping to the rainbow. In fact, we are the leading source of Hovawart information in the US, second to the Hovawart Club of North America. We highly recommend you only purchase puppies from sanctioned breeders listed at the HCNA website. Yes, this may mean you go on a waiting list for a period of time, but quality takes time. This breed is not for the first time dog owner and many worldwide will say, “You need to earn the right to have a Hovawart as a family member.” We also provide extensive educational videos, private social media groups, and representation at annual HCNA club shows. To date, all of our dogs entering the shows have PASSED conformation and temperament testing and first place winners in their class and age groups. this is a testament to our breeding practices.
For specific information, Click on the Litter D tab above.
Below is a picture of Adie after whelping 8 puppies for Litter C on October 1, 2024.
We have updated the Questionnaire to clarify a few questions and make sure that we are properly educating everyone about the adoption process, expectations, and ongoing obligations of taking care of the puppy you are allowed to adopt. If you have already completed a Questionnaire, then a simple update will be required as peoples’ circumstances may change. GH reserves the right to redeem any puppy that falls into a poor home situation, mistreated, mistruths stated on the questionnaire, or risks being placed in a shelter. These dogs are so special, so rare, and so loving, that only a top-notch adoption home will be considered. Further, as there are so many excellent applicants being submitted, we look to move into a non-refundable deposit fee for accepting applications; $100. So only serious applications please. Our goal is to have the puppy applications approved prior to breeding to all those folks to enjoy in the breeding process via the groups private Facebook page, videos, and other owners support network.
Puppy Buyer Questionnaire (ver. date 8-2024)
If you would like to be considered for a puppy from GH, please complete the Puppy Buyer Questionnaire: (updated 8-2024). Please be as complete and honest as possible as this will assist us in determining which, if any, puppy is a good match for your environment, family structure, and circumstance. This is both for the benefit of the puppy and YOU! All questionnaires will be reviewed in the order they are received. Successful placements will be conducted from properly submitted questionnaires ONLY as documentation is an important step to future tracking, not to mention a critical sign if a possible buyer is serious about the commitment and long term love of this breed. We will return phone calls and enjoying talking about Hovawarts as much as possible!
We are receiving great questions about the puppy placement process. For quality and fairness, we have put together a Questions & Answers page. Please review this growing list to see if it addresses your questions.