Alta Concordia German Shepherds
- Worcester, MA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Irina S., the breeder behind Alta Concordia German Shepherds located in Worcester, MA. We've been involved in breeding and training German Shepherds since 1997. We are active in the dog sport IGP, the ultimate test of a working dog's character. All our dogs are health-tested, screened and cleared for genetic conditions (HD/ED/DM/etc.).
Q. & A. with Irina
Why did you start breeding?
We only breed when we want to keep a puppy for ourself.What makes your program special?
All our breeding prospects are cleared for genetic diseases, have high show and sport ratings. The puppies are raised in a home with other dogs and cats and socialized using a structured program.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable and black. 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.
Boy 2 (Cricket)
Went homeMale
Girl 1 (Contra)
Went homeFemale
Boy 1 (Cliff)
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Irina
Irina 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.
Irina 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 8 weeks old.
“We match puppies with the buyers with the intent to place a right puppy in a right family. The temperaments are assessed around age of 7-8 weeks.”
Price
“The price include deworming, DNA testing, initial vaccination, health exam, microchipping and USCA pedigree. All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of color, size, or time of the pick up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Irina 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 Irina 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 Irina 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
- Microchip
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Irina.
Breeder's location
Meet in Worcester, MA
373 miles away
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More about Irina
Club memberships
Irina is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Handler.
Irina has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Irina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Irina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Alta Concordia German 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
Xsena, mom
German Shepherd
About Xsena
Xsena is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Irina decided to make her part of their program. Irina has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Alta Concordia German 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.
Temperament Test, Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
