Cadillac Canine

Dena D.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Bowdon, GA

Meet the breeder

I'm Dena D., the breeder behind Cadillac Canine located in Bowdon, GA. We feel health, genetics, breed standards and temperament are most important qualities in a breeding program. With quality pedigrees, we prioritize the overall health and temperament of each of our puppies and ensure that they are loved and well cared for prior to joining their forever homes.

Q. & A. with Dena

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We are enthusiastic about ethically sharing our love for German Shepherds with the world. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are committed to only breeding dogs that we feel are excellent representations of their standard and will make a positive contribution to their breed and to the families who love them. Our focus on structure, conformation, and unmatched intelligence brings us to the front of the pack. If you are looking for the perfect furry companion, look no further!

  • 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 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.

Getting a puppy from Dena

Dena 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The puppy will come with a health record, microchip, up to date vaccinations, AKC registration, and pedigree link. *Deposit is $500 and is not required until application is approved and puppy to be reserved is chosen.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dena 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 Dena 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 Dena 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Bowdon, GA

576 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

537 miles away

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More about Dena

  • Dena has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Dena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Dena’s links

Dena is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cadillac Canine 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

Cadillac Canine 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Dena to bring home their puppies.

  • WM

    William M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

      • +8

    I admit to being very nervous about using Gooddog. It had been over 10 years since I had a pet, but I decided it was time to get a German Shepherd. Dena was great to work with. She answered all of my questions (and I had a lot), helped coordinate delivery across multiple states, provided helpful tips, and checked in regularly (not too much, not too little) to see how Fritz was doing. Fritz did have a couple of medical things early on that needed to be checked–nothing major, and certainly not life threatening. I don't blame either on the breeder, but I did reach out to her for support. Dena was quick to respond and offered her insights. It's been almost 18 months since I got Fritz, and looking back, it's nice to know that Dena was there throughout anytime we had questions. I think she went above and beyond to make the whole process as smooth as possible while also providing good customer service beyond the transaction point. I am so happy that Fritz is in my life. His personality matched how Dena described it. He's a very sweet, calm, and patient dog who loves the beach, sleeping on anyone else's bed (and/or pillows) but his, and chasing his favorite toys. Thanks again to Dena for introducing us to Fritz and for all the help over the past year and a half!

  • EB

    Evan B.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Dena was very easy to communicate with and raised a lovely puppy.

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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.

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