Bear's Shepherd
Meet the breeder
I'm Vernon B., the breeder behind Bear's Shepherd located in Brooklyn Park, MD. Our dogs are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Vernon
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red-Sold
Went homeMale
Light Green-Sold
Went homeFemale
Dark Purple-Sold
Went homeFemale
Light Purple-Sold
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Grey
Went homeMale
Brown
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Vernon
Vernon 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.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"The price includes health guarantee for1year first set of shots. Deposit. are refundable for up 1week unless otherwise discussed befor hand."
Contract & health guarantee
Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Vernon.
Breeder's location
Meet in Brooklyn Park, MD
48 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bwi
44 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Vernon can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Vernon
Vernon has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Vernon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Vernon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bear's Shepherd 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
OTTO, dad
German Shepherd
About OTTO
OTTO is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vernon decided to make him part of their program. Vernon 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.
MAGGIE, mom
German Shepherd
About MAGGIE
MAGGIE is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vernon decided to make her part of their program. Vernon 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
Good level
Bear's Shepherd 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.
