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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.
Abbey
$3400
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Abbey is a gorgeous female with a beautiful, long, soft coat. She’s very sweet and affectionate, happy to snuggle, and has a soft mouth, meaning she’s not a puppy who nips or mouths hard. She’s attentive and people-focused, easily redirected, and tends to stay tuned in to what you’re asking rather than getting distracted by her surroundings.
As German Shepherds go, she’s quite laid back. She’s cautious when approaching new situations or dogs, but not fearful, and once she’s had a moment to take things in, she settles comfortably. She does very well with our dogs — even ones she’s just met — and is respectful and friendly with cats as well.
Remy
(No fee required; a donation to Herzog’s Heroes, our nonprofit organization, is appreciated)
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We are still searching for the right home for Remy. This sweet, affectionate boy is a big snuggler whose heart broke when he was separated from his family. For days, he shut down and didn’t want to interact with anyone. Since coming to us in early March 2025, we’ve worked through his depression, but his sensitivity is something his new family will need to understand. When Remy transitions into a new home, he will need extra patience and time to decompress.
One important thing to understand about Remy is how he learns to trust people. Remy is a dog who responds deeply to acts of service—people who show him, through calm consistency and respectful care, that they are safe. First introductions need to be made carefully and thoughtfully to give Remy the best chance to feel secure. However, once he has time to observe someone helping him, caring for him, and respecting his space, he has no issue bonding. When trust is established, Remy becomes incredibly loyal, affectionate, and emotionally connected.
Remy is pure love. He turned 3 in July and weighs just under 80 pounds. Unfortunately, he was raised in an environment where his owner struggled with anxiety and was nervous about handling a big dog. Dogs pick up on that energy, and we believe this contributed to the nervous tendencies Remy developed. In situations where he feels uncomfortable with people he doesn’t know, he will try to “correct” a person’s behavior by growling or biting. He has never done this with anyone he has been properly introduced to or bonded with, it’s always a stranger who he feels uncomfortable with. These incidents occur when unfamiliar people reach out to touch him or make him feel cornered. When new people simply ignore him at first and allow him to approach on his own terms, we’ve seen no issues.
It’s important to be clear: Remy is a dog who needs confident leadership and encouragement. In capable hands—someone who understands canine body language and allows relationships to build through routine care, calm presence, and respect—he thrives. When his introductions are handled properly and he isn’t overwhelmed by eager interaction, he is safe and stable. Because he can be unpredictable when uncomfortable, we do not recommend him for a home with young children. He does, however, bond beautifully with teenagers. His original family had one, as do we, and he adores them.
Remy does well with some dogs and with our puppies. His previous owner reported an incident with their pug, but the trigger is unknown. There is one dog in our home he doesn’t feel comfortable around; she was aggressive toward Remy during their first meeting, and he has been defensive toward her since.
Remy does best with a fenced yard where he can relax outdoors, quietly watching birds and squirrels. If I leave the door open, he’ll almost always choose to be outside most of the day. He’s not a big barker—he’s more of a sunbather. Public spaces make him uneasy, so when we take him out, he wears a muzzle for safety. That said, he’s truly happiest being a homebody. He does well alone when we leave, and if we have guests who may want to interact with him in ways I can’t fully control, he’s perfectly content spending quiet time in the bedroom.
He does well with cats and kittens as well.
Remy’s ideal family will:
Provide a stable environment with calm, confident energy
Understand that trust is built through routine care and respectful acts of service
Recognize and respect canine body language (shaking, lip licking, ear pinning, whining, turning away, excessive yawning)
Be committed to ongoing training and thoughtful introductions during his transition
Appreciate that he doesn’t need outings—he’s happiest at home
Remy is a wonderful, sensitive companion who loves deeply once he feels safe. With the right match—someone willing to let the relationship unfold naturally—he will bond fully and faithfully. We are hopeful his next home will truly be his forever home.
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.”