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Black Beauty Shepherds
- Houlton, ME
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Dawn M., the breeder behind Black Beauty Shepherds located in Houlton, ME. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets.
Q. & A. with Dawn
Why did you start breeding?
I decided to breed the GSD when I owned my very first one who was a black working line male. He had such an amazing temperament and personality it made me fall in love with the breed wholeheartedly. I wanted others to experience such a wonderful dog from his lines and so I began my research, found a reputable breeder and followed my breeder's ethics, asked questions and learned a lot along the way.What makes your program special?
My breeding program is special because I focus only on producing stable minded, well-rounded shepherds that can be trusted in both loyalty and confidence and who have phenomenal temperaments which makes them universal and a great fit for any family.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 are 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 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Dawn
Dawn 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All our puppies come with LIMITED AKC paperwork, but FULL registration is available. All our puppies are the same price regardless of color, sex and size. Includes registration, puppy pack, health records and 3 generation pedigree. *Deposits are nonrefundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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
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 Dawn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Houlton, ME
692 miles away
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More about Dawn
Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black Beauty 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
Bear, dad
German Shepherd
About Bear
Bear is a robust, masculine, athletic all black male and is 1/2 DDR and 1/2 West German Working lines. He has a laid back, goofy personality but is also very protective of his domain. He gets along well with other dogs of all sizes and even loves his feline friends. Bear is also captivating to look at. His golden amber colored eyes, big block head and confident stature makes him desirable. Makwa "Bear" of BBS is also a proven stud and produces gorgeous all black and black sable puppies. He has been OFA tested with Good hip/joint confirmation scores.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Storm, mom
German Shepherd
About Storm
Storm Cloud is an all black striking bitch with an unmistakable confirmation. She has a quiet personality and only makes her presence known when needed. Storm is a very protective girl, but also willing to meet new people when accompanied by her owner. Not only is she obedient, she has a well rounded, stable temperament with an amazing ball drive and willingness to work. Her background are of German/Czech working lines and produces all black litters.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Black Beauty 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.
