Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions from future puppy owners. Whether you're curious about German Shepherd behavior, pedigree standards, or your next steps—you're in the right place.
Get quick answers to the most common questions from future puppy owners. Whether you're curious about German Shepherd behavior, pedigree standards, or your next steps—you're in the right place.
How much do your German Shepherd puppies cost?
How much do your German Shepherd puppies cost?
Pricing depends on the litter and whether the puppies are U.S.-bred or European-bred. Male and female puppies are priced equally. Older puppies and young adults are priced according to their age and training. Contact us for current pricing and what is included.
Pricing depends on the litter and whether the puppies are U.S.-bred or European-bred. Male and female puppies are priced equally. Older puppies and young adults are priced according to their age and training. Contact us for current pricing and what is included.
How do I join your puppy waiting list?
How do I join your puppy waiting list?
Contact us with your location, preferred timing and what you’re looking for in a German Shepherd. Tell us about your household, existing pets and experience with dogs. We’ll discuss suitable upcoming litters and keep you informed as plans progress.
Contact us with your location, preferred timing and what you’re looking for in a German Shepherd. Tell us about your household, existing pets and experience with dogs. We’ll discuss suitable upcoming litters and keep you informed as plans progress.
When can I reserve a puppy?
When can I reserve a puppy?
We accept deposits after a litter is born, when we know how many puppies will be available. Your deposit is applied toward the purchase price, with the remaining balance due at pickup. We’ll explain the reservation terms before you commit.
We accept deposits after a litter is born, when we know how many puppies will be available. Your deposit is applied toward the purchase price, with the remaining balance due at pickup. We’ll explain the reservation terms before you commit.
When will you have German Shepherd puppies available?
When will you have German Shepherd puppies available?
Availability depends on breeding plans, pregnancy confirmation, litter size and the puppies we retain for our program. A planned breeding does not guarantee a take-home date. Share your timeline with us so we can discuss an upcoming litter or an older puppy that may suit your home.
Availability depends on breeding plans, pregnancy confirmation, litter size and the puppies we retain for our program. A planned breeding does not guarantee a take-home date. Share your timeline with us so we can discuss an upcoming litter or an older puppy that may suit your home.
Where would I collect my puppy?
Where would I collect my puppy?
Our program operates in New Jersey, Arkansas and Cyprus. Puppies are not always available at every location, so we’ll confirm where your puppy is located and discuss pickup arrangements before you make travel plans.
Our program operates in New Jersey, Arkansas and Cyprus. Puppies are not always available at every location, so we’ll confirm where your puppy is located and discuss pickup arrangements before you make travel plans.
Can I choose my puppy?
Can I choose my puppy?
We work with you throughout the selection process. We evaluate each puppy’s temperament, confidence, energy and sociability, then help you choose a suitable match for your home. Your preferences matter, and finding the right long-term home is our priority.
We work with you throughout the selection process. We evaluate each puppy’s temperament, confidence, energy and sociability, then help you choose a suitable match for your home. Your preferences matter, and finding the right long-term home is our priority.
Are your German Shepherds suitable for families with children or other dogs?
Are your German Shepherds suitable for families with children or other dogs?
Most of our puppies go to family homes. We consider your household, activity level, existing pets and training plans when recommending a puppy. Tell us about your family and the companion you’re hoping for. Individual temperaments vary, and successful integration requires continued training, careful introductions and supervision.
Most of our puppies go to family homes. We consider your household, activity level, existing pets and training plans when recommending a puppy. Tell us about your family and the companion you’re hoping for. Individual temperaments vary, and successful integration requires continued training, careful introductions and supervision.
What health testing do you do on the parents?
What health testing do you do on the parents?
Our breeding program uses German SV hip and elbow evaluations and SV DNA profiling. We also DM-test our own breeding dogs and can share their results. Some litters use outside studs, so we’ll discuss the specific health records available for the sire and dam of your chosen litter.
Our breeding program uses German SV hip and elbow evaluations and SV DNA profiling. We also DM-test our own breeding dogs and can share their results. Some litters use outside studs, so we’ll discuss the specific health records available for the sire and dam of your chosen litter.
Can I meet the parents and see their records?
Can I meet the parents and see their records?
We welcome prospective owners to learn about our dogs and breeding program. When both parents are owned by us and present, meeting both may be possible. Some litters use outside studs in Germany. We can share the pairing’s pedigree, health evaluations, titles and breed-survey information, even when meeting the sire is not practical.
We welcome prospective owners to learn about our dogs and breeding program. When both parents are owned by us and present, meeting both may be possible. Some litters use outside studs in Germany. We can share the pairing’s pedigree, health evaluations, titles and breed-survey information, even when meeting the sire is not practical.
What comes with my puppy?
What comes with my puppy?
Our puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, a veterinary examination and a microchip before leaving. U.S. placements include AKC registration, generally on limited registration without breeding rights. We’ll explain the paperwork supplied and any processing time, particularly for German breedings.
Our puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, a veterinary examination and a microchip before leaving. U.S. placements include AKC registration, generally on limited registration without breeding rights. We’ll explain the paperwork supplied and any processing time, particularly for German breedings.
Do your puppies come with a health guarantee?
Do your puppies come with a health guarantee?
Yes, our puppies come with a health guarantee. We’re happy to explain what it covers and answer your questions.
Yes, our puppies come with a health guarantee. We’re happy to explain what it covers and answer your questions.
What socialization and early training do puppies receive?
What socialization and early training do puppies receive?
Our puppies are raised in the home and introduced to everyday sounds, people, different surfaces and other dogs. We use Early Neurological Stimulation, assess temperament, introduce the crate and begin basic foundations. You’ll continue their training after they come home, and we can recommend trainers for additional help.
Our puppies are raised in the home and introduced to everyday sounds, people, different surfaces and other dogs. We use Early Neurological Stimulation, assess temperament, introduce the crate and begin basic foundations. You’ll continue their training after they come home, and we can recommend trainers for additional help.
How old are puppies when they go home?
How old are puppies when they go home?
We assess each puppy’s readiness rather than relying on age alone. We’ll discuss the expected take-home timing for your litter and whether a puppy would benefit from staying longer. European-born puppies coming to the United States have different travel requirements, which we’ll explain before you make arrangements.
We assess each puppy’s readiness rather than relying on age alone. We’ll discuss the expected take-home timing for your litter and whether a puppy would benefit from staying longer. European-born puppies coming to the United States have different travel requirements, which we’ll explain before you make arrangements.
Do you have older puppies or trained young adults?
Do you have older puppies or trained young adults?
Older puppies and young adults sometimes become available, including dogs from our European program. Their experience and training vary. We’ll explain each dog’s background, temperament and current training so you can decide whether an older dog is the right fit.
Older puppies and young adults sometimes become available, including dogs from our European program. Their experience and training vary. We’ll explain each dog’s background, temperament and current training so you can decide whether an older dog is the right fit.
What is your spay and neuter policy?
What is your spay and neuter policy?
Our contract requires waiting until at least 18 months before spaying or neutering. We prefer 24 months, which is when we consider a dog an adult. Please review this requirement before committing to a puppy and discuss timing with your veterinarian.
Our contract requires waiting until at least 18 months before spaying or neutering. We prefer 24 months, which is when we consider a dog an adult. Please review this requirement before committing to a puppy and discuss timing with your veterinarian.
Contact Us
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
If you have any questions or need some more info, feel free to get in touch with us.
Priority Access
First access to new litters before public announcement
Expert Guidance
Personalized help in selecting the right puppy for your family
Ongoing Support
Lifetime support and guidance for you and your German Shepherd
Contact Us
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
If you have any questions or need some more info, feel free to get in touch with us.
Priority Access
First access to new litters before public announcement
Expert Guidance
Personalized help in selecting the right puppy for your family
Ongoing Support
Lifetime support and guidance for you and your German Shepherd
Contact Us
GET IN TOUCH
WITH US
If you have any questions or need some more info, feel free to get in touch with us.
Priority Access
First access to new litters before public announcement
Expert Guidance
Personalized help in selecting the right puppy for your family
Ongoing Support
Lifetime support and guidance for you and your German Shepherd