Adelheid Shepherds

Nancy J.

Breeder of German Shepherds

High Ridge, MO
Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Expected German Shepherd litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 6

Meet the breeder

I'm Nancy J., the breeder behind Adelheid Shepherds located in High Ridge, MO. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.

Q. & A. with Nancy

Why did you start breeding?
We decided to breed to encourage people to buy the original foundation straight back German Shepherds with solid minds that are gentle - yet protective if need be. To promote DNA health testing on both the Sire and Dam to help prevent DM, hip dysplasia so they will pass along healthy pups for families.
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are work d with individually everyday being taught manners & basic commands. They are also crate trained and potty trained for pee pads and as they mature, some are completely house trained.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have plush coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black and silver, black and tan, and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Molly
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Hazel
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Nancy

Nancy has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nancy partners with them to find the best puppy match.

"When selecting a puppy for their forever home, we prioritize advocating for their well-being. Our goal is to ensure that each puppy finds the perfect home where they have the best opportunity to live a happy and fulfilling life."

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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"This price includes a 2-year inherited health guarantee, parvo & distemper vaccine, worming, crate trained, leash & potty training, vet health exam, going home pkg w/ AKC registry docs & much more. After a buyer submits a deposit, their name will be placed on a first-come, first-served list. This system enables buyers to choose their puppies in the order that deposits are received."

Contract & health guarantee

Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy 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
  - 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
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration
  - Food & treats
  - Toys
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in High Ridge, MO

704 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport

693 miles away

Meet in Louisville, KY

450 miles away

More about Nancy

Nancy has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Nancy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Nancy’s links
- Website

Nancy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Adelheid 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

Parent dogs

Gemma, mom
German Shepherd
About Gemma
A stunning black/silver sable working line female. She is tremendously loyal, kind, and well behaved in public. She is a great family dog, yet ready to defend her family if called to do so.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Adelheid 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.
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).