New Englandās Dedicated Breeder of Working Line German Shepherds
“To Love, Serve, and Protect”
Our Story
Raised with love....
Welcome to Pine Hill German Shepherds! We are a small, family-operated breeder nestled in the serene backwoods of northern Maine. Our main breeding female, Freda, is a beloved part of our home and family! With only one breeding female, we have the opportunity to raise each litter within our home and family and are excited to offer puppies from time to time! Our mission is to raise confident, healthy German Shepherd puppies from fully health-tested parents who are renowned for their intelligence, strong working drive, and unwavering loyalty. At Pine Hill German Shepherds, we take pride in specializing in early puppy development training and socialization, ensuring our puppies get a strong foundation for life. Raised within our home and family, each puppy receives exceptional care and lots of love, establishing a strong foundation for a lifetime of success. We are deeply committed to raising versatile puppies with a vigorous training background and the confidence to thrive in any environment.
Latest News From The Farm
Whether it’s snuggling puppies or training for search and rescue work, or just spending time with our shepherds, every moment is treasured.Ā Ā
Breeders with a touch: Taking puppy training to the next level
Upcoming Litter Summer 2026
We very occasionally have puppies available! If you are interested in getting on our waiting list for our upcoming litter, you can contact us here!
K9 Scholars
Having a well-mannered puppy significantly eases life and reduces stress for both the owner and the pet. With each litter, we reserve two spots for puppies to remain with us for advanced obedience and general training. These selected puppies live in our home and family, participating in our comprehensive positive reinforcement training program, which transforms them into confident, well-behaved companions, ready to succeed in any area of life.Ā
Happy Healthy Shepherds
Because A Happy Shepherd Is A Healthy Shepherd
While AKC registration is a starting point for us, itās not enough. Thatās why all of our dogs undergo rigorous health testing. This ensures we breed high-quality German Shepherd puppies from fully health-tested parents with complete OFA health clearances (hips, elbows, eyes, and heart) and comprehensive genetic testing to guarantee their puppies wonāt be affected by breed-related diseases.
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“Life is never boring when you own working line German Shepherds!”
Weāve been a little quiet latelyā¦ and thereās a reason for that. š¾ For months, somethingās been living rent-free in my head, and itās finally taking shape. If youāre an owner, trainer, or breeder whoās ever felt stuck ā spinning your wheels, pouring everything into your dogs, and wondering how to make it all work ā this oneās for you. Because letās be real: dog food isnāt getting any cheaper. Neither is gas, vet care, or anything else that comes with doing right by these dogs we love š¬ I canāt spill the details yet, but somethingās coming that I genuinely canāt wait to share with our Shepherd community. The kind of thing I wish Iād had when I was starting out!
Happy Sunday yāall!ā¤ļø This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
I havenāt posted anything in quite a while so thought it was about time for another post!š Recently upgraded to the Sony A7 IV and love it!!!
Freda will be heading in for an ultrasound this week, and we are so hopeful to see some sweet little puppies on the screen! This part is always full of anticipationā¦ waiting, hoping, and praying for good news! Weāll keep you all posted as soon as we know!ā¤ļø
Canāt wait for the green grass to come back!š
The snow is all goneš„² Btw we are ready for spring!
Havenāt taken any photos recently so yesterday I thought it was about time to get some more, before the last of the snow melts!
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