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Bidwell Knight Shepherds
- Chico, CA
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura B., the breeder behind Bidwell Knight Shepherds located in Chico, CA. Bidwell Knight Shepherds are from West German Showlines with emphasis on health and temperament. My dogs are my family pets and live indoors with us.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
I bred Boston Terriers but after having my dam undergo two c-sections I retired her. After that I took my time to research and plan so that I could have high quality dogs with long lifespans, starting with a new breeding pair of German Shepherd Dogs in 2020.What makes your program special?
I am breeding West German Show Lines GSD to have big bones, stable temperaments and excellent health. I spare no expense to ensure the health of my dogs, and DNA test through Embark and get OFA certification for hips. I proudly stand behind my dogs with lifetime support for them and their owners.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Princess
Went homeFemale
Duchess
Went homeFemale
King
Went homeMale
Prince
Went homeMale
Lord
Went homeMale
Duke
Went homeMale
Lady
Went homeFemale
AKC Cream
Went homeFemale
AKC Gray
Went homeFemale
AKC Light Pink
Went homeFemale
AKC Red
Went homeMale
AKC Black
Went homeMale
AKC Orange
Went homeMale
AKC Yellow
Went homeMale
AKC Green
Went homeMale
AKC Lime Green
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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
Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health check, first shots, and worming. Deposit is non refundable and goes toward the total price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Chico, CA
2345 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
2349 miles away
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Meet in Grass Valley, CA
2313 miles away
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More about Laura
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Laura’s links
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bidwell Knight 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
Laura B.
Program update on 20 Aug. •…It’s an exciting time here at Bidwell Night Shepherds as families are getting ready to welcome their puppies into their home this week. I wanted to share with you the current food that they are eating and some supplements that I recommend. each puppy will go home with a quart size, bag of puppy food, as well as samples of the Purina ProPlan FlotiFlora, and Olewo dehydrated carrots. I’m going to miss all of of my puppies, but I am so enheartened to know that they are going to amazing families. As I have already shared, I provide lifetime support for my puppies. If ever you have any needs, questions, or concerns I welcome you to reach out to me for help and/or support.
Laura B.
Litter update on 19 Aug. •Our vet check was rescheduled to today. I’ll be sending out updates to all owners on their puppies by this afternoon.
Hans and Ava's litter
Laura B.
Litter update on 26 July •Puppies got weighed and wormed today!
Hans and Ava's litter
Laura B.
Litter update on 21 July •Puppies are starting to ween but first having nurse all milk then by adding in chopped lamb and rice food.
Hans and Ava's litter
Parent dogs
Hans, dad
German Shepherd
About Hans
Hans is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Ava, mom
German Shepherd
About Ava
Ava is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Bidwell Knight 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Laura to bring home their puppies.
Sara S.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Laura was amazing. Willing to FaceTime before meeting, sending videos of Sadie and communicating exactly what personality Sadie had. I know exactly what to expect when I arrived.
Chris W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+6Laura was awesome and the puppy is great!!! Laura was very responsive to every email, was willing to work with us to meet part way which was super helpful as we live 4 hours from her home. This is our 7th German shepherd puppy over the years. He has amazing temperament and is very smart. We are beyond pleased with our new family member
Amy E.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+4We enjoyed working with Laura she is very responsive, knowledgeable, and straight forward with the process of getting our puppy! We love our little guy so much and are grateful for Laura for starting his life well with immunizations, socializing, and transitioning into his forever home. We feel supported long term with our puppy with the owner packet she provided. Thank you for everything Laura!
- JA
John A.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+5This one is the fourth pedigreed GSD puppy we’ve had over last 38 years (in addition to multiple mature rescues). If you are looking for your first GSD puppy, Laura is very knowledgeable breeder and lovely lady. Communications/responsiveness was outstanding. What I really like about Laura’s puppies is that they have spent their first 8 weeks being socialized in a family residence with both their Sire and Dam. It took this puppy less than a day to lose all her fear of our 9 year-old male.
RSRachel S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Laura was very responsive with fast communication. She’s knowledgeable on the breed and traits of the puppies. She went above and beyond to ensure our sweet puppy had a smooth transition to her new home
KSKira S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+6Laura was so awesome, I've been researching for months and months and months trying to find a good ethical breeder that would actually talk to me instead of shutting me down when I mention I live in an apartment. I reached out after tons of research and opinions from doctors for a service prospect and not only did she keep in mind what I needed and what I wanted but also told me what she thought would work best. Keeping in mind my first choice for a puppy and also giving me other options she thought would work well. I feel so secure knowing that for whatever reason something did happen I would have her support. Dio is a fantastic boy so far and I'm so excited to grow with him with Laura's support.
