Open Reservations for 2026
Open Reservations for 2026
thoughtfully bred, intentionally raised
Working-line German Shepherds · Northern Maine
AKC Registered
Full OFA Health Testing
Puppy Culture
Raised In Our Home
Welcome!
Weโre a small family breeder raising working-line German Shepherds on 40 acres of rural countryside in the backwoods of New England. We specialize in producing high-quality German Shepherds known for their exceptional personalities, working drive, and balanced temperaments.
With only one breeding female, Freda — our beloved family member — we have the unique opportunity to carefully plan each litter, dedicating countless hours to observing and working with our puppies. Raised within our home and surrounded by our family, they receive plenty of love and care from day one.
health & integrity
All of our dogs are proudly registered with the AKC and fully health tested. To ensure our puppies grow up healthy and happy, we conduct comprehensive genetic and health screenings through reputable veterinarians.
Hips, elbows, eyes, and heart evaluated by the OFA on every parent before breeding.
Testing done through Embark is done for the 120 most common genetic diseases in German Shepherds, so you know what youโre bringing home!
unleashing the best in each puppy
Health-tested parents, veterinary screening
Every puppy has its own personality. Our goal is to match each one with the family that truly fits.
Puppy Culture, ESI (Early Scent Introduction), and early socialization from day one through go-home day.
Reservations Open
We have 1 male and 1 female available from this litter ready to go home November 16th to approved homes only.
Before you apply
Our dogs are bred for a job — protection, tracking, scent detection and sport. They are intense, driven and genuinely hard work, and they are not suited to a quiet household. If that is the dog you want, we would love to hear from you.
k9 scholars
Puppies possess a remarkable ability to learn. Given a structured environment tailored to their rapidly developing brains, their potential knows no bounds. During their five-week comprehensive training program, they learn advanced manners and are introduced to new situations:
meet our beloved shepherds
Carefully chosen for their outstanding personalities, balanced temperaments, and working drive.
kind words
“Life is never boring when you own working-line German Shepherds.”
Pine Hill German Shepherds
say hello
We are located in the rural backwoods of Northern Maine, in Penobscot County — about one hour from Bangor and two hours from Portland. All of our puppies can be picked up at our home, and for those unable to make the trip, we offer special delivery options.
Have a question? We’d love to hear from you.
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My epic little guy Arko๐๐ He has soo much personality- is the first off to go explore and will brave anything, heโs quick intelligent and such a handsome boy, I see a bright future ahead for him โค๏ธ๐ฅฐ
The puppies are starting the weaning process and this morning on the menu was raw organic beef home grown eggs and organic goats milks, safe to say they absolutely loved it!๐ฅฉ๐ฏ
I mean how can you not????๐ฅน itโs just too cute๐๐๐๐
Puppy portrait time! Stay tuned for some amazing photos!!โค๏ธ๐ฅน
Theyโll be 4 weeks old tomorrow! How fast does time fly???๐ฅนโค๏ธ
I love it๐ฅน๐ซถ Follow along for our 4 week puppy portraits tomorrowโค๏ธ
Astor ๐ป๐ค I think itโs come down to me saying that everyone is my favorite lol heโs so sweet and mature though๐ฅน
So grateful for three wonderful weeks with them so far!๐ฅฐโค๏ธ
Aika ๐ this girl has stole my heart, she is so chill and is the first one to come climb up in my lamp and go right to sleep. Weather itโs sleeping or playing she wants to be right beside or on top of you๐ I love getting to watch the puppies personalities come out as they get bigger!๐ซถ
Enjoying the peace and quiet ๐ฑ๐โค๏ธ
