Our working line puppies generally range from $1800 - $2750 and show lines generally range from $2500 - $3500. These are general price ranges and pricing can vary depending on pedigrees and individual puppies. Deposits are required in order to be placed on the waiting list and are non-refundable, although deposits can be transferred to another upcoming litter, if requested or if there are not enough puppies in a litter to accommodate everyone on our list. Deposits can be transferred no more than twice and will only be held for two years before it is forfeited. Puppies generally will be sold as "pet quality" unless evaluated as "working quality" by a professional trainer. Most puppies would do well in ACTIVE companion homes and in homes wanting to start in club level Schutzhund (IPO) Dog sports. All puppies come with pre-paid AKC registration, litter pedigree, micro-chipped, Up-to-Date on vaccinations, de-wormed, started on heart-worm medication, vet health record, puppy gift basket (bowl, leash, collar, food, toy, blanket, etc), and hip/health guarantee per written contract. All puppies sold will be either DM "Clear" or "Carrier" - Puppies will NOT be "AT RISK" for DM per parentage.
All puppies are sold with LIMITED AKC registration which can be converted to FULL registration once the puppy passes the required health certifications as specified in the written contract. This is done in order to protect the German Shepherd breed from being plagued with genetic health problems due to poor breeding practices.
We are a breeder of European show and working-line German Shepherds. We raise 3 to 5 litters each year at our home. Puppies are shown by appointment only.
Understanding Hip and Elbow ratings
Since the AKC requires no genetic health testing for hips/elbows, we use the SV model (passing hips required in Germany since 1966). Passing hips range from A-Normal to Noch-Zugelassen. For Elbows, passing ranges from Normal (0/0) to ED Noch-Zugelassen (1/1). Below are the charts to help explain the ratings.
VD Donar Skocicka samota, ZVV1
Princess Sophia vom Haus Middleton
This is a planned mating between our Czech import, VD Donar Skocicka samota, ZVV1 and our Princess Sophia vom Haus Middleton (call name Sophie). Donar was imported from the Czech Republic, where he received his "Very Good" show rating and "ZVV1" working title. Additionally, Donar was evaluated as "recommended for breeding" by a Judge while in the Czech Republic. Donar has certified a-normal hips/elbows, is DM Clear, Spondy-0 and is not at risk for developing 256 genetically identified illnesses via Embark testing.
Sophie is the daughter of our Czech Import Zea Kateko, ZVV1 and is a descendent of our Czech Import Uma z Holykova, IPO2 and my West German import, Tex vom Erlenbusch, Sch1, Police Dog. Sophie is a heavy-boned, powerful girl with beautiful structure. She has a very nice "off" switch, no handler aggression and gets along well with both male and female dogs. Sophie has OFA certified "Good" hips and "normal" elbows. Additionally, Sophie is DM Clear and is not at risk for developing 256 genetically identified illnesses via Embark testing.
These puppies should have excellent natural protective instincts and drives. We suspect these puppies would do well in protection, competitive dog sports, SAR, therapy, service work and in active companion homes with previous GSD experience (or other herding/working breeds). They will be extremely intelligent and focused with excellent trainability. All of our dogs are exposed to a variety of adults, children, cats, chickens, cows, etc. for maximum socialization. These puppies will make excellent family companions to those who are willing to socialize and train with their new family member. All puppies will be stock coat (short) as Sophie does not carry the gene to produce long coats.
Discounts are offered to military veterans, first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and repeat customers. If interested, please contact us for additional information. Waiting list is open and deposits are being accepted for this litter.
**Puppies will be weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 All Life Stages food which would need to be ordered through Chewy.com as it is not sold in pet stores. We suggest ordering in advance.**
THIS WILL BE OUR LAST SHOW-LINE LITTER FOR 2024.
PUPPIES WHELPED 07/26/2024. THREE MALES AND TWO FEMALES AVAILABLE.
READY TO GO HOME ON OR AFTER 09/20/2024. DEPOSITS BEING ACCEPTED.
MAGGIE MAE VOM HAUS MIDDLETON
GRAND THEFT NIKO DRAGO TEAM USA - OWNED BY CRESCENT LAKE SHEPHERDS - PHOTO CREDIT TO CRESCENT LAKE SHEPHERDS
CONFIRMED PREGNANCY! We are super excited to announce the successful mating of our Maggie Mae vom Haus Middleton with Grand Theft Niko Drago Team USA (owned and loved by Crescent Lake Shepherds). This will be our last show-line litter until 2026 as we are retiring our Maggie Mae from our breeding program after this litter.
Both Maggie and Niko have certified hips/elbows and are DM Clear. We expect both long and stock coats with black/red and black/tan coloring. We suspect low to moderate drives and moderate energy levels. These puppies will make excellent family companions with possible potential for therapy, service dogs or AKC entry level dog sports, such as Rally, Obedience, Dock Diving, Trick Dog, etc. Puppies should be available to go home end of September 2024, when they are 8 weeks old.
WAITING LIST:
1. Female Reserved by Breeder
PUPPIES IN THIS LITTER ARE $2500 FOR BOTH MALES & FEMALES.
Deposits are $500 and placing on waiting list is based on when deposits are received. If we chose a puppy from this litter, we will have first pick. Puppy picks are done when puppies are 7-8 weeks old and temperaments are more visible. Discounts are offered to military veterans, first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and repeat customers. If interested, please contact us for additional information. Waiting list is open and deposits are being accepted for this litter.
**Puppies will be weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 All Life Stages food which would need to be ordered through Chewy.com as it is not sold in pet stores. We suggest ordering in advance.**
Lilac Collar Girl - $2200
Lilac is a sweet, calm puppy with medium drive. She has been introduced to children, cats and other dogs and has done very well. Due to her calm, focused nature, Lilac may have potential for service work.
Rose Collar Girl - $2000
Rose Collar Girl is a very loving girl who is a bit aloof around new people. She will need to go to a home where she gets lots of love, attention and socialization. She has been introduced to children, cats and other dogs and has been a good girl. She would be a great family pet.
Wine Collar Girl - $2000
Wine Collar girl is a fun little puppy. Wine is very friendly, social and loves being around people. It's rare to see her tail not wagging. Wine would be a great puppy for almost any home as she adapts very well to new situations. Wine has been introduced to children, cats and other dogs and has done well.