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Thank you for your interest in a Herzog German Shepherd Puppy! We specialize in puppies with calm temperaments that are suitable for service, therapy, facility work and can do well in a family setting. To do this we choose our parent dogs with even temperaments, good health and correct conformation.
We stay away from high drive dogs as they are often unsuitable for the environments our pups are placed in and require a higher level of training. When we do have a pup that has higher drive requirements we work to match them with an owner who’s up for the challenge as our primary goal is the success of our pups in their new homes.
At this time we offer black and red, solid black and sable pups in long and short coats in our upcoming litters.
For help being matched with the perfect pup for you, please contact me, Kate Dalman, and we can discuss your needs and wants.
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Each of these currently available pups come with the following:
AKC Registration
1st shots
Deworming
Vet Exam & Clean Bill of Health
Extensive Early Socialization - Proper socialization is EXTREMELY important to well-being of a puppy
Microchip
Health Guarantee
One Month Free Pet Insurance Through TruPanion
Membership in our HERZOG PUPPY FAMILY Private Facebook Group - This is a group that consists of all the amazing people who’ve joined Herzog’s Puppy Family. It’s a great way to see how your pup’s littermates have turned out and interact with other people about training, supplements used and more.
Erin
$3900-4200 (price depends on how many pups I will be transporting)
This is the biggest pup of her litter and the most laid back. She’s perfectly happy laying on the porch watching passersby. Erin has a long dark sable coat that will darken with age.
These pups are coming from Jesse, a breeder I’ll continue working with as I transition into retirement from breeding to focus on our nonprofit, Herzog’s Heroes, which is dedicated to breeder education and prevention efforts to keep dogs out of shelters. Jesse shares my approach to conscientious breeding, and she’ll be becoming more involved with Herzog’s Heroes as we move forward.
Pricing on these pups will vary depending on how many I bring in. If I take all four, the transport cost can be spread out, bringing the price to $3,900 per pup. If I bring in just one, the price would be $4,200.
Note: All contracts, health guarantees, placement decisions, and ongoing support will still go through me, so you won’t need to coordinate with anyone else.
Tilly
$3400
Here’s sweet Tilly during a wet spring romp! She’s a gorgeous girl with a long black coat. She was born 8-8-26 and is crate and potty trained. She has typical puppy energy, does well with people and other dogs and has a good “off switch.”
When matching a pup of this age I always want to remind people that although the benefit of an older pup is that you miss the crate and potty training, there’s still a transition that will need to be made into her new home that can take 4-6 weeks before they understand their new routine and are comfortable in their surroundings.
A potential owner should be prepared to put in work curbing unwanted behaviors during the transition time. Every pup is different so I don’t want to guess at what those behaviors would be, but when older puppies go to new homes we often see things like separation anxiety or poor house manners. It’s important to place boundaries and put the time in during the transition period.
Once a pup has grown accustomed to their new surroundings and establishes a relationship they tend to relax and start to understand what is expected of them.
Luna
$3900-4200 (price depends on how many pups I will be transporting)
Luna is the middle girl who has a personality somewhere in between Erin and Athena. She has a bit more interest in getting up and going then Erin, but more laid back than Athena. She and her brother, Bruno are two peas in a pod.
These pups are coming from Jesse, a breeder I’ll continue working with as I transition into retirement from breeding to focus on our nonprofit, Herzog’s Heroes, which is dedicated to breeder education and prevention efforts to keep dogs out of shelters. Jesse shares my approach to conscientious breeding, and she’ll be becoming more involved with Herzog’s Heroes as we move forward.
Pricing on these pups will vary depending on how many I bring in. If I take all four, the transport cost can be spread out, bringing the price to $3,900 per pup. If I bring in just one, the price would be $4,200.
Note: All contracts, health guarantees, placement decisions, and ongoing support will still go through me, so you won’t need to coordinate with anyone else.
Lichen
This sweet girl, Lichen, is ready for a new home. This is through no fault of her own and her owner is devastated. Here’s what her owner said:
“She's eager and energetic. She loves to go on walks and chase the ball, and will curl up next to me on the couch after she's tuckered out. She doesn't like to cuddle, but she loves belly rubs. She barks at squirrels and strange noises, but really loves people. She will pull me over so she can meet new people and get pets. I haven't had her meet children for a while, so I'm honestly not sure how she is with them. When we pass them while walking, she seems interested, but that's about it. Her personality is a little sassy and strong-willed. She sighs and groans when she doesn't want to do something.
She was attacked by an off-leash dog when she was a puppy (no serious injuries, but she was very frightened), so she is anxious and barks when she meets dogs while on-leash still. I've been working with her for years on this. When she's off-leash, she's much better around other dogs. She plays well at daycare. She sometimes gets a little overwhelmed while playing or while in a chaotic environment, but if I or someone from daycare has her lay down by herself, she can calm down quickly. She gets along well with the cat, but I think she doesn't realize how big she is while playing and can be a little rough.
She is 3 years, 9 months. She is spayed.”
Bruno
$3900-4200 (price depends on how many pups I will be transporting)
Bruno is such a lover - this guy is similar in temperament to Luna. Their personalities are somewhere in between Erin & Athena’s. They have medium-low drive, outgoing and affectionate.
These pups are coming from Jesse, a breeder I’ll continue working with as I transition into retirement from breeding to focus on our nonprofit, Herzog’s Heroes, which is dedicated to breeder education and prevention efforts to keep dogs out of shelters. Jesse shares my approach to conscientious breeding, and she’ll be becoming more involved with Herzog’s Heroes as we move forward.
Pricing on these pups will vary depending on how many I bring in. If I take all four, the transport cost can be spread out, bringing the price to $3,900 per pup. If I bring in just one, the price would be $4,200.
Note: All contracts, health guarantees, placement decisions, and ongoing support will still go through me, so you won’t need to coordinate with anyone else.
Shabra
$3400
Shabra is a beautiful 6-month-old German Shepherd who is seeking a new home through no fault of her own. This decision was made with nothing to do with Shabra’s temperament, behavior, or quality as a dog.
She is:
Crate trained and potty trained
Good manners in the house - she can be loose without getting on the counter, chewing things up or getting in the garbage.
Very loving, affectionate, sweet, and people-oriented
Naturally nice disposition, adaptable, confident in new situations
Friendly with children and other dogs
Responsive to verbal correction, she’s a smart girl who picks up on things quickly
Comfortable and well-mannered in the car, even on long trips
Potential families should keep in mind when considering her for your home:
Shabra is not spayed, as it is not recommended to spay German Shepherds until approximately 24 months of age, per UC Davis research.
A pup who has been displaced from their home often exhibits anxiety for a period of time in their new home. The length of time is different for every dog, but Shabra’s previous owner has stated that she was not an anxious pup prior to leaving her home and we have seen that she was able to work past the separation when she transitioned here. Her new family should be prepared to work through separation anxiety in the beginning - for Shabra, this looks like an inability to relax, whining or becoming upset when a person leaves the room. She does not become upset when she goes in her crate so that down time can help her self regulate. As with any pup who is transitioning to a new home patience is required as they may exhibit different behaviors while they become accustomed to their new home - we believe the primary focus should be allowing the pup to decompress and build trust but new routines and boundaries can’t be ignored in the process.
Shabra spent a lot of time outside with her previous owner - she would do well with someone who either likes to spend time outside, or she would do well in a house that has other dogs she can play with. Here, we find that she follows the lead of our older dogs when it’s time to get up and go and has a good off switch when it’s time to relax.
Shabra is a puppy - she still has puppy energy but I’d describe her as a medium drive dog. She’s got the drive to be ready to go when it’s time, but lays at my feet while I’m working at my desk. As soon as I get up, she follows which is what we see in typical German Shepherd personalities. In the evening she likes to curl up on the couch with us.
As with any German Shepherd pup, bones are a good outlet to keep their mind occupied.
I would feel best if Shabra’s new owner is experienced in German Shepherds. I find that when a pup at her age goes to a new home people who are new to the German Shepherd breed are often more overwhelmed with behaviors like energy spurts or mouthiness than if they started off with a young pup and got to grow with them. Those who are familiar with the breed are more prepared for typical behaviors and energy levels of an older German Shepherd pup, therefore they are prepared to work through the behaviors a young dog goes through as they grow. I bring this up because I want to be careful that her new home is her forever home.
Shabra and her new owners will receive all of the benefits of being part of the Herzog Puppy Family including support when needed and inclusion in our private Facebook group and annual puppy reunions.
Here is what her owner said about her:
“I have all her medical papers her favorite toy, food , treats ect. I thank you and want you to know I do not make this decision lightly or casually. She is an excellent dog, very loving and partially trained , she stays close by the porch without being tied. I have been very easy with her training and she is a very happy young dog. She is just now entering her sixth month and she has been treated like a queen.”
“I haven't taken her on long leashed walks because I have a large fenced yard. But she responds well to walks to and from the car and becomes very quiet when she enters the back or front seat. She has never caused a single problem in the car even on long trips and lets me know by whining that she has to go out to relieve herself.”
“Shabra is very loving and sweet and I trust her to behave when I tell her to calm down when she meets one of the family cats. Of course she is still a curious puppy but when I give her the loud shhh, she stops what ever she is doing immediately and then gets behind me so the cat don’t get her, she is a quick study and knows to keep her distance. No attacking.”
“She loves to lay on her side as soon as she exits her large 3x4x3‘ crate, unless she needs to ‘go outside’ then she quickly heads for the back door and waits for me to open it up for her. She plays by herself when she wants to stay out.”