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Bittersweet Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Caitlin F., the breeder behind Bittersweet Shepherds located in Clarklake, MI. Health and temperament are our top priorities in raising German Shepherds. Our puppies come from fully health tested parents (OFA/CAER/Embark). They come with limited AKC registration paperwork, a two year genetic health guarantee, and current on vaccinations, deworming, and flea/tick prevention.
Q. & A. with Caitlin
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, black, and bi-color. 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.
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Light blue collar
Went homeMale
Tan collar
Went homeMale
Green collar
Went homeMale
Lilac collar
Went homeFemale
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Brown collar
Went homeMale
Blue collar
Went homeMale
Grey collar
Went homeMale
Black collar
Went homeMale
Sable male #1
Went homeMale
Solid black female
Went homeFemale
Solid black female #1
Went homeFemale
Sable male #3
Went homeMale
Black sable female #4
Went homeFemale
Solid black male #1
Went homeMale
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“Lotus” (light pink collar)
Went homeFemale
Black sable female #5
Went homeFemale
Sable male #2
Went homeMale
Lilac collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Caitlin
Caitlin 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a two year genetic health guarantee, limited AKC paperwork, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and current flea/tick preventative. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Caitlin 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 Caitlin 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 Caitlin 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
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Caitlin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Clarklake, MI
418 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport
377 miles away
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More about Caitlin
Caitlin has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Caitlin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Caitlin’s links
Caitlin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bittersweet 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
Caitlin F.
Litter update on 19 Dec. 2024 •We are down to one available puppy: a gorgeous, dark/black sable female.
Udo and Leia's litter
Caitlin F.
Litter update on 04 Dec. 2024 •…We still have three baby girls available for reservation! One is solid black and the other two are dark/black sable. They will be ready to go to their forever homes the weekend before Christmas!
Udo and Leia's litter
Caitlin F.
Litter update on 21 Nov. 2024 •And the weaning process has begun!
Udo and Leia's litter
Parent dogs
Leia, mom
German Shepherd
About Leia
Leia is a female German Shepherd about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Caitlin decided to make her part of their program. Caitlin 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
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Bittersweet 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.
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).
