Blanchard's Upstate Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Craig & Tara B., the breeder behind Blanchard's Upstate Shepherds located in St Regis Falls, NY. We are the breeder's behind Blanchard's Upstate Shepherds located in Saint Regis Falls, NY. We responsibly breed, raise, and socialize healthy pups so others can enjoy the gift of living life with a German Shepherd! The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best!
Q. & A. with Craig & Tara
Why did you start breeding?
We searched for almost a year for our solid Black male, Odin, then had to go to Virginia to get him. We found it very difficult to find an AKC registered GSD with parents that were heath tested and hips cleared throught the OFA and with in our price range, that is when we decided to start breeding. We want other families to be able to find healthy, affordable, GSD that come from loving homes.What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in our home with us, not in a kennel. They will be treated like out own unill they find thier new homes. all puppies will be introduced to crates along with potty training before going home. We do ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) from day 3 to day 16. We socialize them with young children, other fully vaccinated other dogs (of ours)cats, and a variety of noises.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 black and black and tan. 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 7
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Craig & Tara
Craig & Tara 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.
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 Full AKC Registration, a puppy that comes from Embark genetic/health tested and OFA hip cleared Dam and Sire, deworming, vaccinations, welcome home puppy bag. Deposit is to ensure placement for all of our puppies when they reach 8-9 weeks. It also helps us care for your puppy for the first two months(dewormer, vaccinations, vet visit, food, disinfectant,).”
Contract & health guarantee
Craig & Tara 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 Craig & Tara 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 Craig & Tara 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 Craig & Tara.
Breeder's location
Meet in St Regis Falls, NY
417 miles away
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More about Craig & Tara
Craig & Tara has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Craig & Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Craig & Tara’s links
Craig & Tara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blanchard's Upstate 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
Mercy, mom
German Shepherd
About Mercy
Mercy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Craig & Tara decided to make her part of their program. Craig & Tara 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.
Odin, dad
German Shepherd
About Odin
Odin is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Craig & Tara decided to make him part of their program. Craig & Tara 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
Great level
Blanchard's Upstate 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).
