Hi Kelly,

I would like to say that Ando is by far the best dog that I have ever owned. He is of sound temperament and his nerves are like steel. I take him on walks and the people tell me how beautiful he is. He has extreme drive and is willing to give up all to work. He is very protective of our family and is best friends with my 3 year old son. They are pals. I couldn't have asked for a better member for our family. With that said, I would recommend Boeselager Kennels anytime for their EXCEPTIONAL German Shepherds.
Thank You
Daniel and Kylie
Braeden and Beckham
and Ando Too!
Michigan
Hi Kelly,

I wanted to give you an update on Vader. At almost 5 months old he is 60 Lbs and growing. We finished up basic puppy training. He did very well. In September we are going to start advance obedience training. He is quick at learning. He can sit & stay for over 2 minutes. He can roll over and catch food in mid air. He walks on a leash very good. Eventually I would like to train him to track after the advance obedience. We went on vacation last week and I snapped this picture of him by the lake. He loves to dig holes in the sand, and hang out on the beach. Swimming, we are working on that. He had an incident when he ran right off the dock and sank. Luckily my son was there to grab him out of the water. He doesn't like to go in the deep water, he likes to wade in the shallow. I just want to thank you again for such an awesome dog. He has been so much fun to work with. Everybody that comes into contact with him is so suprised of his calm temperament. My sister would like to steal him from me. She wants to get another Shepherd too. She is not quite ready. Even though Vador needs someone his size to play with. I hope you enjoy the picture and I will talk to you soon.
Thank You
Eric and family
Michigan
Dear Kelly,

Hi, things are going well with Rex. He now weighs 72.5 Lbs.  He is going to be a big dog. We are currently attending puppy obedience, which Rex is the largest puppy @ 6 months old. He loves to play and chase the other puppies. At home, he loves to chew on EVERYTHING! Hopefully he will out grow this stage. He has full run of our yard, and is very good at staying home.  We have a pond and our younger son has taught him to swim over the summer, and Rex loves the water! It's really cute to watch him. He makes us laugh. We are truly enjoying his company, since our 1st German Shepherd "George" passed away just 2 weeks after getting Rex.  Sorry the picture isn't better, he doesn't like to stand still for pictures.
Sincerely
Terri, Kristi, and family
Michigan
Hello,

Kelly you were right!!! Ami was born in March of 2006, and he is everything you said he would be. He is easy to train, social and at the same time a great watch dog, and very affectionate. While walking him through town people always compliment how beautiful he is and I have to agree. I feel safe at home and his bark alone is intimidating. He loves to swim and he is getting pretty good at Frisbee. I feel very fortunate that he is a part of my life.

Thanks for your honesty. You are always there if I have a question and you return calls promptly which means a lot!!!

Boeselager Kennels doesn't just breed puppies, they love their puppies and all their dog's are well taken care of... we know because before we purchased our puppy, my daughter and I visited the Kennel and were introduced to Ami's parents.

By the way, I saw the picture's of your puppies and they are so cute... it makes me want another one!! What great dog's!!!
Thanks again,
Lisa, Steph, and Michael
Michigan
Hello Kelly,

This is a picture of our son with Kafka. We would be lost with out her! Kafka is the sweetest, most even tempered dog. We have had so many compliments from friends, obedience trainers and breeder's saying just that. She has been exceptionally healthy and incredibly smart. We adore her so much we went back to Kelly to get one of Kafka's litter mates, Malachi. The thing she loves most is hugs! We have 3 children and a neighborhood full of children and our dog's are a favorite of all the kids. We have brought our dog's to our boy's elementary school and they have sat quietly and calmly while 25 2nd grader's pet them and they were under a year old! Kafka and Malachi also love camping.

We considered many breeder's before choosing Kelly Shaw...... Kelly was the most knowledgeable about her breeding line and her dog's are family to her. We found that many other breeder's didn't have the same passion for their dog's as Kelly and were much more concerned about their pocket books. We could not be happier with our dog's than what we are.
Thank-you Kelly!
Renee & Family
Michigan
Hi Kelly,

I purchased 2 shepherds from Boeselager Kennels. Kelly Shaw was very professional and knowledgeable on the DDR lines of her dog's. I am very pleased with Kaiser and Max. They were easy to train and very intelligent. They have to have their hugs every morning.

I am a retiree so I bought them for companionship and protection. Max and Kaiser are very good with my Grandchildren too. Talking with Kelly, she has a very big heart for her dog's. She has a knack to place the dog with the person they fit best with. I can take my boy's anywhere and people always tell me what beautiful shepherds they are. I am very happy.

Kelly will help you, as she has with me on any questions that you need answered. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I would recommend Kelly's shepherds to anyone that wants a beautiful, smart, and excellent temperament in a dog.
Thank You
Darlene
Michigan
Hi Kelly S,
We purchased Kosmo in 2001 from Kelly.  He is the best dog we have ever owned. He listens to commands. Gets along with children. He's very protective of our family. He loves to play outside with his basketball. He loves to munch on snow.  I would say he has the best temperament. He looks just like his father Max.  I would highly recommend anyone who would like to purchase a German shepherd, should purchase one from Kelly Shaw, or  known as Boeselager Kennels.  HERE IS KOSMO KOZ BON! he weighs 95 lbs and will be 8yrs this year!
Darwin and Family
Michigan


We could not be happier with our newest addition to the family. Bannan (AKA “Kaiser”) Vom Boeselager meshed perfectly with our three young boys. They absolutely love him and he adores them. Kaiser is healthy, happy, beautiful, and playful.  There are not enough adjectives to describe him. We look forward to watching him grow into a powerful and majestic animal. We live a very active lifestyle and Kaiser fits into this paradigm perfectly. He has full roam in a large fenced in backyard and he takes complete advantage of his play space.  Although he has developed an affinity for rugs (he is a puppy after all), he is at total peace inside the house and loves to snuggle with mom (and dad too). Kelly Shaw is extremely knowledgeable and she is sensitive to the needs of her German Shepherds. Kelly is passionate about her kennel and the high quality dogs are a testament to her professionalism. We highly recommend Boeselager Kennels to anyone interested in owning an intelligent, active, and regal German Shepherd.  Again, we could not be happier.

Kelly, thank you for making our family complete!!

Dr. Dominik and Jana (and the boys)
Chicago






Dear Kelly,

We absolutely love our gorgeous all black German Shepherd puppy Bela Vom Boeselager (A.K.A. Raven).  Our Raven is absolutely beautiful inside and out.  Everyone that has met her has commented on her good looks.  Her disposition is excellent, she is lovable, playful, intelligent, and protective.  She is neither shy nor overbearing, just perfect.  She and her big brother Koal get along wonderfully.  She is bringing the puppy out in him, just as we had hoped.  She and our two children are great friends already.  She has brought so much happiness to us and everyone is completely enjoying her. You have been extremely professional and quick to respond to any questions and concerns. Your knowledge and passion in the foundation of the breed reflect in  your breeding program.  Your kennel produces desirable top quality German Shepherd dogs.  It has been a pleasure purchasing our pup through you and we would highly recommend your kennel for anyone looking for a wonderful lifetime friend and companion.  
Dayna, Jim, Alex, Becca, Koal, and Raven
Conway SC
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Hi Kelly,
Just thought I would send you a few shots of Max on his birthday. He's a real Pal and goes every where with me, loves children. The neighbor kids come over and ask if Max can come out to play. Thanks for a great Pal.
Richard
   &
Family
Michigan
We feel so fortunate to have found Boeselager Kennel when searching for our new family member. From the first phone call with Kelly it was evident we were speaking to someone knowledgeable, caring and truly sincere.

After we “picked out” our little man we were so excited to see that we received weekly updates on his growth, weight, activities and personality. Kelly even included pictures each week, which was so cool. We were able to watch him grow even though we were 18 hours away! She was very attentive to our questions and concerns and addressed those with the utmost care and professionalism. Our little man is now 14 months old, weighing in at 82 pounds. We could not be happier. We had lost our GSD of 14 years just 5 months prior to Niko’s arrival. People always say “You’re never able to replace the one you lost.” Well, we have a slightly different opinion now. Our lives would not be the same without him. We feel very privileged to be one of the lucky ones who now share a life with a GSD from such fine lineage. 

A million thanks to you Kelly. You are undoubtedly the best!

Sincerely,

Audra, Brian & Niko
Virginia

Hey Kelly:
I know this has been a long time coming, I picked Gus up the beginning of December 2009, he was 7 months old, he is now 15 months, what a treat he is!!!  It is obvious how much you love your 'babies', anytime I have a question or concern you have been there in a heartbeat.  Gus is a little stubborn in ways, but learns quick and he makes me laugh.  My husband wasn't real keen on having another dog, but without him saying, Gus has stolen his heart too!   I have never dealt with a breeder before, but my heart tells me that there are not a great number of them out there that have the total commitment which I see in you.  I think I can safely say (through my observations) that you put your  'kids' needs before your own.  Gus has kept me busy (a good busy), he has a personality that just doesn't quit.  German Shepherds have stolen my heart over years and I am glad I found you Kelly, your love for your 'kids' shows in your breeding.
Mary
  &
Cam
Indiana

Gus with his pack in Georgia.
I researched my first GSD for about a year before I met Kelly.  I  talked to some
breeders and some wouldn't even email me back.  Then I met Kelly.  She took the time to answer every one of my emails without hesitation. I want to thank you for being patient with me because I'm sure I drove you crazy with my endless questions. Even now after we have had our puppy home Kelly is still there to lend her support and knowledge.  I was a little nervous about buying a puppy I have never met but Kelly put my mind at ease with all of her knowledge on the breed and her honesty.  She even took extra pictures of Askia and Zavien for me.  I also loved receiving weekly updates on the puppies and their pictures.  Kelly was also very nice to keep me informed during Askia's pregnancy.  

I want to thank you, Kelly for being an incredible breeder.  Charlie (Cain) is
everything we wanted and MORE.  He is such a fast learner and I'm amazed at how well he picks things up.  He had about 20 children in a school parking lot descend on him and he didn't cower at all but sat there wagging his butt he was so happy.  He is great with our kids and such a confident little pup.  I couldn't have asked for a better pup than Charlie.  I know he will mature into an amazing dog for our family.  I look forward to the many years with him. 

Thank you for everything.  I can't say enough great things about you and your kennel. 

Elizabeth
     &
The family
Iowa

Dear Kelly,

We couldn't be happier with our new addition to the family. Sasha Silver (aka Cina
Vom Boeselager) is such a sweet and fun loving pup. Her energy matches that of the girls. We never knew who we would end up with before spending 2 hours at your home. We made the perfect choice for our family. I thank you for letting us do that.  What a fabulous memory for the kids to be at your place with all 11 puppies climbing all over them. I still don't know how you did it Kelly! One is enough for 5 of us to handle.
Thank you for always being there to answer all my crazy questions! Our whole family is grateful for our relationship with you. From that first phone call to yesterdays' vitamin questions you have always been 100% involved. We couldn't of made a better choice in a breeder Kelly. Thank you so much for being so committed to the dogs. I love that you want updates and pictures. Here is a recent picture for the website. We look forward to seeing Sasha's brother and sisters' growing pictures too! Next week we start Obedience training and then onto Agility this summer! Thanks again for everything. You are the best!

Deb, Aaron
     &
the family
Michigan

Where to begin.... Well after doing some research on personal protection
dogs after my last one passed, A" rotty" I found that GSD's are the best
choice for said job. I had looked for a a while through different breeders
on google, ebay, etc.  I deliberated for a couple weeks between breeders and
Boeselager Kennels kept popping up. Well me being me figured maybe God was trying to tell me something" some believe in fate...etc." Besides I really
loved the way Askia's sable coloring is!  Then my next choice was to either
contact Kelly and pay top dollar and get the bloodlines best for what I want
or choose a cheaper smaller boned American shepherd who are mainly bred to look pretty and run in circles...Well I was always raised that you get what
you pay for and I did this time. I chose Cora, a very gentle loving female
with beautiful colors, intelligence and a decent prey drive! For the first
week she was very timid acting, but wow apparently day #5 is the magic come out of the shell number. Needless to say I am very pleased with what I've got, a puppy with unending potential! Within the first two weeks I found out just how smart she really is! So if you are considering a GSD dog, I highly recommend this kennel. You wont be let down at all! Remember you get what you pay for!  Excellent breeding and excellent quality! PS the pictures don't do any justice for the parents. They are much larger and more beautiful in real life!!

The Reverend Jeremy
Michigan


"Kelly, "Genna" (Cana vom Boeselager) has been everything you described to me and more.  Her transition from your home to ours has been an amazingly smooth one.  I admit I was a bit hesitant in purchasing an older pup (5 months), however you did an outstanding job of raising her to that point.  Her nerves are rock solid, she is the most well adjusted German Shepherd pup we have ever owned.  She is incredibly mature and level headed for her age, yet has just the right amount of prey drive, yet is very civil and content in the home.  "Already
being housebroken was another plus".  She immediately accepted our three
little girls as her new pack and gets along extremely well with our other
dogs, giving the older dogs their space and playing appropriately with the
others.  New people and places do not phase her.  We are so glad she came
into our life and look forward to many wonderful years with her. 
Thanks so
much.....Steve.
Michigan

Cashmere vom Boeselager (Kashmir) has wagged her way into our hearts! She waltzed right in like she owned the place, claimed the last open spot on the bed and made herself right at home. She has taken everything in stride from vet visits, training classes, trips to the store, to dog shows. She greets every person she meets with a wagging tail and a doggie grin.  Kashmir fearlessly tackles any new situation she encounters. Her temperament is to die for! Then there's her looks! Not only does she have beautiful dark pigment, rich colors, and adorable markings, she has excellent conformation. She stole the hearts of the judges at her puppy conformation matches taking not just one, but three Reserve Best Puppy in Show awards. Her movement is solid and flowing, and she stacks herself all the time. With all of her accomplishments in just two short months, I imagine she has many more in her future!
Lindsay
Summertime German Shepherds
Chicago Illinois


                                                    UPDATE
Genna is doing really, really good, her prey drive keeps increasing, I only
use a tennis or chuck it ball with her now, although she does have some
interest in a kong as well.  Her obedience is doing really good, stay down,
sit, heel.  I don't overdue it with her though, still just letting her be a
pup for the most part, playing with the girls and playing fetch.  She is
awesome in the house, very well behaved and docile.  She has really been
that way since I got her from you.  She is an excellent representative of
the breed.
Your pups look great.....I'll send you photo's of her again soon....Steve.

Diamond vom Boeselager
D – Devoted
I – Intelligent
A – Amusing
M – Motivated
O – Observant
N – Nimble
D – Dazzling
Diamond is a wonderful addition to our family. She is everything we hoped for. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to own such a beautiful and outstanding dog.
Joel and Lisa
Michigan

Photo taken at the SV show in October, 2011 where she took VP1
My wife and I welcomed Michaela (aka Destiny) into our home when she was 14 weeks old. Once we met her we knew that she was the one we were looking for.  Even though she has only been with us for a little over 2 months, it seems like she has been with us forever. We had decided it was time to bring another dog into our lives and knew that we wanted a German Shepherd (my wife having had prior experience with the breed). Our research led us to the German working line of dogs. I researched everything I could on German working line breeders in my area and contacted every one of them. Our quest for a German Shepherd puppy led us to Kelly and to Boeselager Kennels. We were very impressed with Kelly and her dogs.  Kelly took the time and answered every question that we had for her, but along with that she had just as many questions for us. Not only were we interviewing Kelly, but she was interviewing us as well. That showed us that she was a conscientious breeder who cared about her dogs and wasn't going to let her puppies go to just any home. Kelly runs a small quality breeding program that turns out sound solid dogs. Kelly has been there for us with any questions that we have had since we brought Michaela home.  Michaela has far exceeded our expectations. Her personality, her drive, her athleticism, her intelligence, her confidence, her temperament, her situational awareness, are amazing; in short she is everything that we had hoped for and more. Kelly told us that German Shepherds are like potato chips; you can't stop at just one.  She was right; because of Michaela we will be getting another puppy later this year from Kelly and Boeselager Kennels.
Troy and Teresa
Michigan