Buckelwürmer German Shepherds

Makayla H.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Encampment, WY
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Amari
Vogue

Planned German Shepherd litter

Due Oct. 2026

Ready Dec. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Makayla H., the breeder behind Buckelwürmer German Shepherds located in Encampment, WY. We a small, family oriented breeder. We breed for health, temperament, & to preserve GSDs. Our pups are raised with ENS & are also evaluated for drive & needs before being placed with their new families. All our puppies will go to homes who are at least active! Sport homes are preferred!

Q. & A. with Makayla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My mom bred Shih Tzus growing up and loved the process. I decided, when I became an adult and fell in love with shepherds, that I wanted to better the breed and show people how well versed this breed can be.

  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs are amazing all around. They actively train for PSA, and currently compete in companion AKC events, NADD, BHA, UKC conformation. I am able to help match the perfect puppy to my buyers. I don't breed until they're titled and tested, and I keep all my breeding dogs in my home until they cross the rainbow bridge. They're cared for as a family member, and they don't live in kennels.

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Makayla

Makayla 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.

Makayla partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“Everyone goes through a temperament test with a stranger to them. And then once temperaments are evaluated, I will match puppies to their new homes based on what the New Home is looking for in their dog”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All of my puppies from the same litter are the same price at 8 weeks. Deposit will hold your spot for that litter. Deposits are non-refundable. 8+ weeks price increases due to training. Deposit is non-refundable and goes towards the total purchase price. I don’t accept deposits until the litter is confirmed via ultrasound.”

Contract & health guarantee

Makayla 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 Makayla 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 Makayla directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Makayla.

Breeder's location

Meet in Encampment, WY

1549 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

1447 miles away

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Meet in Cheyenne, WY

1447 miles away

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More about Makayla

  • Club memberships

    Makayla is a member of Protection sport association, Red Canyons Kennel Club, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Voldhart Testing, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer.

  • Makayla has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Makayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Makayla’s links

Makayla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Buckelwürmer German 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Buckelwürmer German 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Temperament Test

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.