501 Shepherds

Shelby B.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Clinton, AR ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Shelby B., the breeder behind 501 Shepherds located in Clinton, AR. If your looking to add a very loving, loyal, and protective family member I can help. We strive to breed very high quality German Shepherds that will live a long life and leave a legacy behind! Each puppy comes with 1 yr Health Guarantee with the completion of my puppy contract. Parents are completely health tested West German pedigrees. Plz let me know if this is something your interested in! Thank you for your consideration.

Q. & A. with Shelby

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Welcome to 501 Shepherds! We are small in size but big in our efforts! Breeders of West German show line German Shepherds. We are located on a beautiful acreage in Clinton, Arkansas just 2 hours north of Little Rock! We have a very limited amount of litters per year and are dedicated to producing healthy puppies with outstanding temperaments, strong nerves, a rich red/black pigment, and correct structure. Our program is focused on bettering the breed by selecting high quality, health tested dogs from some of the best imported lines from Germany. At 501 Shepherds our dogs are family and are cared for, loved, and raised in a home setting. Our mission is to not only provide you with a dog, but the next member of your family! Contact us below!

  • What makes your program special?

    We breed quality health tested AKC German Shepherds. We breed for health, temperament, and betterment of the breed we love. We specialize in WGSL black and red breedings (stock coat and long). We pride ourselves in creating great family pets that have so much potential in their lifetime to fulfill. Cleanliness and healthy dogs is our main goal when releasing a pup into their new families hands. This is what makes us stand out from the rest. Our pups and dogs are ALWAYS considered our family pets before they will ever be classified as our breeding dogs. They deserve to live the happiness life possible so that’s what we hope to do for them! Our program is not like the rest. We carefully hand pick each dog/pup for our program. They come from imported lines that were specifically bred for the betterment of our breed. Each pup is raised in our home and nurtured daily with socialization. We start our pups at a young age with getting used to unfamiliar things/sounds. They are kept in a sanitary area that is cleaned daily, multiple times!

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies include stock and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Shelby

Shelby has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Shelby partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“I take placing my puppies very seriously because the goal is to match the right puppy with the right family. When puppies are about five weeks old their personalities start to show, and that is when families with deposits begin choosing in the order deposits were received. By that point I’ve spent every day with the litter and have a good feel for each puppy’s temperament. I’m always happy to help guide families toward the puppy that best fits their home, lifestyle, and experience level. My goal isn’t just to place a puppy, but to make sure each one goes to a home where they will thrive and be a loved member of the family for many years.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the deposit, AKC registration, first round of shots, deworming, socialization, and health guarantee, puppy contract, started on crate training, started on potty training, and started on basic OB. Does not include shipping. Deposit is required to reserve a spot/puppy. No refunds will be given as deposits are always on the books until you get a puppy from us. Deposit goes towards the total purchase amount of the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shelby may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Shelby offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Shelby directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelby.

Breeder's location

Meet in Clinton, AR

856 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)

866 miles away

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Meet in Memphis, TN

743 miles away

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More about Shelby

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Savvy Socialization Completion Certificate, Good Dog's Breeding Foundations Certificate, Certificate of Litter Management: Month 2, Certificate of Litter Management: Month 1, Certificate of Pregnancy & Whelping, Certificate of Pre-Breeding, Your Litter A to Z.

  • Shelby has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Shelby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Shelby’s links

Shelby is a trusted Good Dog breeder

501 Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

501 Shepherds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Shelby to bring home their puppies.

  • Gracie D.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    "Shelby was SO responsive and knowledgeable about the breed. You can tell they really care about their dogs. They stayed in touch and sent me regular updates about my puppy. Good. Dog made the process so easy. from the initial connection with Shelby to arranging pick up and paying securely. I'm so glad I found Shelby through Good Dog, and I couldn't be happier!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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