Cacao German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Rebeckah A., the breeder behind Cacao German Shepherds located in Joshua, TX. AKC German Shepherds of excellent bloodlines with full health testing on parents. We take great pride in producing a small number of superb puppies raised in the home with loving care. Our dogs all live as part of our family in the house, playing in the yard, and on adventures with us- they do not live in kennels! We strive to breed only the best quality dogs and then raise up the puppies with optimal care including proper socialization, diet, and appropriate vaccines/parasite prevention. Our breeding dogs have had clearances of hips/elbow of dysplasia, DNA tested for DM, fantastic temperaments and fully titled!
Q. & A. with Rebeckah
Why did you start breeding?
Our first German Shepherd was a carefully chosen acquisition in 1996. We were looking for an animal that was intelligent, strong, loyal and athletic. After extensive research into many breeds, we decided that the German Shepherd was the right choice. We sought out a kennel that bred for solid structure, health, and temperaments. Our search brought us to our first GSD, Jagermeister. Jager was everything we hoped for and more. With almost human-like intelligence, there was nothing Jager could not do! He learned sentences of instructions and eagerly would carry out any task asked of him. He was gentle enough to be trusted in any situation, but also excelled at Personal Protection and scored well in competitions. He set the bar high for our future dogs, but also cemented our love for the breed!! The rest is history and we continue to strive to produce dogs that are an excellent example of the breed with the same goals in mind as our first dog: superior health, temperament, intelligence, and train-ability.What makes your program special?
We believe in breeding to promote the breed of German Shepherds and produce animals that meet the breed standards with excellent health We also believe that a breeding dog should be allowed to live a full life and not live in a kennel. Our dogs are our family members first in the home as our goal is to produce quality family members for others!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 and 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.
Boy
Went homeMale
Girl
Went homeFemale
Green girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow girl
Went homeFemale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Boy
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Green collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Orange collar
Went homeFemale
Silver collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Rebeckah
Rebeckah 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
Contract & health guarantee
Rebeckah 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 Rebeckah 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 Rebeckah directly.
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
- 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
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rebeckah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Joshua, TX
1202 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Rebeckah can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Rebeckah
Club memberships
Rebeckah is a member of United Fido Schutzhund Club, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Rebeckah has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Rebeckah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Rebeckah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cacao 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
Nellie, mom
German Shepherd
About Nellie
Nellie is a direct German import who comes from German Show lines. We found her after looking for a very specific dog and Nellie hits all the points! She is beautiful, sweet, smart, and fun! She has passed the German temperament test (WB) as well as her AD (endurance test) and achieved her IGP1! She was rated "V" for excellent in the show ring as she has fantastic conformation and movement. Finally, she has also completed her Breed Survey, which is a rigorous testing to determine that she meets every standard set forth for a German Shepherd! Hips/elbows cleared through SV of dysplasia ("A" stamped pedigree) and she is DM clear. She loves to play, but has an excellent "off" switch and is pleasant in the house.
Julep, mom
German Shepherd
About Julep
Julep is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rebeckah decided to make her part of their program. Rebeckah 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
Excellent level
Cacao 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.
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.
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).
