Next Litter — Late Fall 2026
Freda is expecting in late fall. Reservations are taken in the order deposits are received, and puppies are matched to families at six weeks.
what you get
Every Puppy Leaves Here With
No surprises and nothing held back — the same four things on every puppy, every litter.
Health-tested parents
Both parents screened for hips, elbows, eyes and heart before breeding, plus a full genetic panel. You can view the health clearances on each dogs page!
Health Guarantee
Genetic hip and elbow dysplasia covered for twenty-four months, life-threatening congenital defects for twelve, plus a three-day vet check window.
AKC registration
All of our puppies go home registered with the AKC with limited registration.
what it costs
Price and Deposit
- Puppy$3,500
- Deposit$500, applied to the price
- Balance dueBefore go-home day at eight weeks
The deposit holds your place in line. Puppies are matched to families at 7 week old, once we’ve had time to completed temperament testing and evaluations.
- Wormed at two, four, six and eight weeks
- First vaccination
- Full 9 point veterinarian exam
- Limited AKC registration
The balance is due in full at pickup, in certified funds or cash. Personal checks are not accepted at pickup.
how they’re raised
The First 8 Weeks
Every puppy is raised in our home, with an emphasis on early socialization and training.
Days 3–16
Early Neurological Stimulation
A short daily handling routine that builds tolerance to stress and handling before the eyes are even open.
Weeks 3–4
Early Scent Introduction
A new scent every day. This is the foundation under the detection and search work our dogs go on to do.
Weeks 5–7
Puppy Culture
Problem-solving, novel surfaces, crate introduction, manding, and recovery from small startles.
Week 8
Go-home day
Crate-started, handled daily, and used to the noise of a working family home.
k9 scholars
Taking Training Further
Our own five-week program, run after the Puppy Culture weeks for families who want a head start. Puppies learn advanced manners and meet situations most puppies do not see until much later.
- Sit, stay, come and leash work
- Crate training
- Manding — the automatic sit
- Food manners
- Advanced socialization
- Scent detection games
- Confidence building
- Manners in public
Price and dates: coming soon
before you ask
Questions We Get Every Litter
How do I get on the waiting list?
Fill in the application, we talk, and a $500 deposit holds your place. Places are filled in the order deposits arrive.
How are puppies matched to families?
At 7 week old, once we have completed temperament testing and evaluations. We match on temperament and on what you want the dog for, not on first-come pick of the litter. This is the single biggest thing that makes a placement work.
Can I choose my puppy myself?
We completely understand that people would like to pick out their own puppy. However, given that we have raised these puppies and have known them since the day they were born, we are best suited to be able to match you with a puppy that would suit your needs best.
Do you ship puppies?
For an extra fee, we can hand-deliver puppies to your home.
What if I change my mind?
The $500 deposit is non-refundable once the litter is born — it is only refunded if the litter never arrives: the dam does not conceive, the pregnancy is lost, or the litter is stillborn. If the balance is not paid and the puppy not collected within fourteen days of the agreed date, the reservation ends and the puppy is offered to the next family. Those terms are set out in the sales contract, which you can read in full before you pay anything.
Is there a health guarantee?
Debilitating genetic hip or elbow dysplasia is covered for twenty-four months from pickup, and life-threatening congenital defects for twelve months, both on proof from your vet. The remedy is a replacement puppy from a future litter, or for a congenital defect a refund of the price less the deposit, at our choice. There is also a three-day window for a vet check, and if your vet certifies the puppy unfit for sale you can return it.
What is a working-line German Shepherd like to live with?
Busy. These are dogs bred to work, with real drive and real stamina. They are wonderful family dogs for families who give them a job. They are a poor choice for a quiet house with no time for training. They do not make good couch potato dogs.
Ready to Start?
Tell us about your family and what you are looking for. We answer every inquiry ourselves.