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The Dogs

Every dog below is shown with what Samantha has shared — titles, temperament, health testing and pedigree. Where something hasn't been published yet, we say so.

Studio portrait of Vapor, a dark brindle Dutch Shepherd male, sitting tall against a deep forest-green backdrop
Vapor, a dark brindle Dutch Shepherd, barking with teeth bared amid swirling gold and green smoke
Vapor — in drive
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FHH VaporVapor

Program sire · Single-purpose protection dog

Born December 26, 2022

Vapor is the heart of Samantha’s program — a KNPV-line Dutch Shepherd and her first self-made protection dog, “the OG, the one who demands respect on my behalf.” He pairs serious, titled working ability with correct conformation and complete dentition, and off the field he is calm in the home and exceptionally good with children and puppies.

Forever my defender.

Temperament

  • Calm and settled in the home
  • Exceptionally good with children and puppies
  • Clear, serious working ability on the field

Titles & certifications

  • AKC CGCA / CGCU
  • 2024 Appie Kamps Challenger Cup Champion — PPD2
  • 2024 Top Score — PPD2
  • 2024 Aggressor’s Choice — PPD2 Obedience
  • 2024 Aggressor’s Choice — Part III, PPD1
  • 2024 Pour le Mérite award — PPD2
  • 2025 Utility Dog Plus Championship — 2nd place
  • Leashes and Beaches K9 Competition — Fastest Civilian Apprehension K9, 2nd place
  • 2025 Practical Protection Police Dog Demo Champion
  • 2025 Advanced Obedience & Agility — 1st place, 212 points, Seal of Excellence
  • NADD Dock Master title

Health testing

  • 100% DNA-verified Hollandse Herdershond
  • OFA hips: Good
  • OFA elbows: Normal

Details

Bloodline:
KNPV-line Dutch Shepherd
Purpose:
Single-purpose protection dog
Offspring:
Proven producer across 3 litters
Conformation:
Correct conformation, complete dentition

SourceDetails supplied by Samantha, her GoodDog parent profile and @fhh.k9s posts.

Pedigree

Vapor’s lineage

Sire

Firstline K9 Fuego

100% DNA-verified Hollandse Herdershond

OFA hips: Excellent

Dam

Shelby

100% DNA-verified Hollandse Herdershond

OFA hips Good · elbows Normal

SourcePedigree and health results supplied by Samantha.

Studio portrait of Keeper, a brindle Dutch Shepherd female, smiling against a deep thistle-plum backdrop
Keeper, a dark brindle Dutch Shepherd, barking with teeth bared amid swirling burgundy smoke and gold sparkles
Keeper — in drive
DamFemale

Keeper

Program dam · Dual-purpose K9

Born February 10, 2025

Keeper is Samantha’s beloved bred-by, owner-handled female — Vapor’s daughter — who embodies the balance, clarity and versatility the breed was intended to represent: a devoted companion with real working ability and a remarkable off switch.

Temperament

  • High prey and toy drive; moderate defensive and food drive
  • Remarkable off switch — lives free in the home, quiet and non-destructive
  • Excellent with children; sleeps beside Samantha
  • Enjoys coffee dates (pup cup included) in historic Buford

Titles & certifications

  • AKC CGCA / CGCU
  • 2025 PPD Basic Obedience Champion
  • Barn Hunt Association: RATI, RATN, RATO, RATS
  • 6× 1st place · 4× Best in Class

In training

  • UPWDA Explosives Detection K9 — expected 2026

Health testing

  • 100% DNA-verified Hollandse Herdershond
  • OFA hips & elbows pending — evaluated at 24 months

Details

Bloodline:
KNPV / AKC Dutch Shepherd
Purpose:
Dual-purpose K9
Height:
27 in
Weight:
47 lb

SourceDetails supplied by Samantha, her GoodDog parent profile and @fhh.k9s posts.

Pedigree

Keeper’s lineage

  • Sire

    FHH Vapor

    • Sire

      Firstline K9 Fuego

      100% DNA-verified Hollandse Herdershond

      OFA hips: Excellent

    • Dam

      Shelby

      100% DNA-verified Hollandse Herdershond

      OFA hips Good · elbows Normal

  • Dam

    Helios Alita Bohemia Jax

    AKC DN73879806

    • Sire

      Beowulf de Alphaville Bohemia

      AKC DN55516501

      AKC DNA #V869827

    • Dam

      Alita de las Flores DM

      AKC DN52059206

      OFA24G · OFEL24 (hips Good, elbows Normal at 24 months)

SourcePedigree supplied by Samantha. AKC registration numbers as listed.

Studio portrait of Fender, a black Dutch Herder male with brindle legs, against an antique-gold backdrop
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Fender

Young male · Dutch Herder

Registered Fatal · BRN 56713Born March 5, 2025

Fender is the “F” in V, K & F — a young Dutch Herder registered with BRN as Fatal, out of Celik’s Home Tyco × Pia Della Fuoco. His health results and titles are still to come. Off duty, he shares the occasional ube tres leches with Samantha at the Flowery Branch farmers market.

Titles & certifications

  • Certifications and titles pending

Health testing

  • DNA pending
  • OFA pending — evaluated at 24 months

Details

Type:
Dutch Herder

SourceDetails and BRN pedigree supplied by Samantha. Collar photo from @fhh.k9s.

Pedigree

Fender’s lineage

  • Sire

    Celik’s Home Tyco

    BRN 39300 · b. May 3, 2020

    • Sire

      Boris

      BRN 16086 · b. Feb 20, 2009

      • Sire

        Django

        BRN 4730

        KNPV PH I 439 CL · PH II 454 CL

      • Dam

        Boella

        BRN 15294 · b. Dec 7, 2006

    • Dam

      Celik’s Home Djenna

      BRN 27608 · b. Feb 10, 2016

      • Sire

        Biko

        BRN 26016 · b. Dec 18, 2014

      • Dam

        Pearl van de Zilverenloop

        BRN 25399 · b. May 1, 2013

  • Dam

    Pia Della Fuoco

    BRN 42262 · b. Jan 23, 2021

    • Sire

      Gastone Della Fuoco

      BRN 37724 · b. Feb 5, 2018

      • Sire

        Bacchus Della Fuoco

        BRN 31911 · b. Jan 13, 2012

      • Dam

        Maca

        BRN 26497 · b. Jul 18, 2014

    • Dam

      Sif

      BRN 26943 · b. Dec 23, 2013

      • Sire

        Manni

        BRN 19019 · b. Jun 18, 2009

        KNPV Police Dog I — 435 with honor

      • Dam

        Sin

        BRN 23072 · b. Jun 12, 2012

SourceThree generations from Fender’s BRN pedigree (bloedlijnen.nl), registered as BRN 56713 Fatal.

Studio portrait of Shelby, a brindle Dutch Shepherd female, seated against a deep purple backdrop with a gold filigree ornament
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Shelby

Where it all began · Dam of Vapor · Working service dog

Samantha’s first Dutch Shepherd — and still working today as a PTSD and medical alert service dog. Shelby saved Samantha’s life by alerting her to a stroke, and that loyalty and heroism inspired Samantha to share the breed’s extraordinary traits through responsible breeding. Vapor is out of Shelby × Firstline K9 Fuego.

Health testing

  • 100% DNA-verified Hollandse Herdershond
  • OFA hips: Good
  • OFA elbows: Normal

Details

Work:
Working service dog — PTSD & medical alert
Offspring:
FHH Vapor (Firstline K9 Fuego × Shelby)

SourceGoodDog “Why did you start breeding?” answer; details and portrait supplied by Samantha.

Kruger

Portrait not yet published

AvailableMale

Kruger

Young male · Listed as available

Kruger is a one-year-old male listed as available on Samantha’s GoodDog profile. Ask for his current status, temperament notes and video.

SourceGoodDog listing. Availability changes quickly — confirm directly with Samantha.

Ask about Kruger

Retired with love

Retired dams

Danja and Jax have retired from the program and now live in loving homes.

Danja

A well-rounded fawn female known for exceptional bite work paired with a profound off switch, and affectionate with people of all ages. Retired to a loving home.

Jax

Helios Alita Bohemia Jax · AKC DN73879806

Keeper’s dam, out of Beowulf de Alphaville Bohemia × Alita de las Flores DM, with full Embark and hip finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV and FCI). Retired to a loving home.