Carlson Hill Farm
- Humboldt, IA
Meet the breeder
I'm Sherry C., the breeder behind Carlson Hill Farm located in Humboldt, IA. I breed German Shepherds and Shih Tzus who are beautiful, healthy, and have great dispositions. The puppies are raised to become loving members of your family. The GS dogs come from championship lines and have hip and elbow testing to ensure they are healthy. They are well loved and socialized!
Q. & A. with Sherry
Why did you start breeding?
I joined an AKC club and volunteered at dog shows. I became interested in showing and training. I entered my Shepherd in classes and eventually went to some shows. When people saw my dog they would ask me if I was going to breed her because she is beautiful. As I visited with other AKC breeders and my vet I made the decision to breed.What makes your program special?
My puppies have access to a large, safe outdoor environment that exposes them to a variety of animals, people, and environmental stimuli. They meet and interact with a large variety of people who socialize and play with them, and spend LOTS of time around kids of various ages. A stud was carefully selected to match my female to improve the breed.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
German Shepherd puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shih Tzu puppies include tricolor and black and white. German Shepherd puppies include sable, 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.
Piper
Went homeFemale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Cooper
Went homeMale
Kaya
Went homeFemale
Bear
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Snoop
Went homeMale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Squatch
Went homeMale
Aspen
Went homeFemale
Cedar
Went homeFemale
Chili
Went homeFemale
Achilles
Went homeMale
Buddy
Went homeMale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Rose
Went homeFemale
Tulip
Went homeFemale
Lily
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sherry
Sherry 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health guarantee, AKC limited registration papers, and the first set of vaccinations. $200 down, the rest of the payment when you pick up your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sherry 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 Sherry 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 Sherry 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sherry.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Humboldt, IA
4522 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ft. Dodge airport
4529 miles away
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Meet in Fort Dodge, IA
4532 miles away
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More about Sherry
Sherry has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Sherry was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sherry’s links
Sherry is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Carlson Hill Farm 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
All breeds
Shih Tzu
German Shepherd
Padmae, mom
Shih Tzu
About Padmae
Padmae is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sherry decided to make her part of their program. Sherry 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.
Anna, mom
German Shepherd
About Anna
Anna is a beautiful sable GSD who loves everyone and wants to be petted. Anna has been to obedience and other performance classes and Cerb has many titles from Czechoslovakia. Anna is a family member and spends her days with us and playing on our farm. She is sensitive to our wants/needs, and is quick to obey.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Carlson Hill Farm 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.
Brucellosis
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 Sherry to bring home their puppies.
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Christina T.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Sherry did an excellent job of sending us regular pictures of Kira Lola as she was growing and developing. She has now been home with us for 3 weeks and we are absolutely in love! She has a wonderful temperament and has transitioned well into her new home! We were able to meet the parents, who were wonderfully sweet dogs! If we decide to expand our family again, we will definitely return to Sherry!!
JBJill B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Sherry was great to work with. She answered all our questions and kept us updated during the weeks leading up to picking up our puppy. It’s clear she really cares about her puppies and we highly recommend her.
Shawn G.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+4Working with Sherry was an incredible experience from start to finish. She was great with communication, always keeping us informed and answering any questions we had. It is clear how much she cares about her puppies and the families they go to. We couldn’t be happier with our new pup, Freyja - she is healthy, well-socialized, and has been a perfect fit for our family. I highly recommend Sherry to anyone looking for a quality breeder and an amazing new furry friend!
Ben B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
+4Subject: A truly exceptional experience with Carlson Hill Farms! I can't recommend Sherry Carlson and her family highly enough. After bringing my new German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, home. From my first inquiry, it was clear that Sherry is an incredibly knowledgeable, responsible, and caring breeder. The entire process was wonderful. Sherry was transparent and communicative, providing updates with photos and videos so I could watch Zoey grow and get to know her unique personality. This consistent communication made me feel connected to Zoey even before bringing her home. It was also evident that the puppies were not raised in a puppy mill, but a loving, caring, enriching environment. You could tell, Zoey was used to being held and loved on. She was well socialized even before coming to her new home. When I arrived to pick up Zoey, the entire place was wonderful, spacious, and clean. I met the mother Anna (Dam), who was extremely friendly and affectionate, a testament to the excellent temperaments to the puppies they produce. You won’t find a better breeder or caring family than those at Carlson Hill Farms.
Bryce G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+5Sherry is an AMAZING breeder and has bred amazing puppies!! From the time we were looking for a puppy to the time we got a puppy she communicated with us very well and made sure we were really looking to get puppies again and made sure we would be a great fit for the puppies. Me and my fiancé received 2 amazing puppies from sherry and we felt the moment we held them we knew God put them and sherry in our life’s to help change are life’s. We got to know sherry and her family when we went and seen the puppies and it was all love! Sherry will always feel like family to us and will always be apart of the puppies journey thank you sherry for the excellent breeding, care, communication, comfort and love! If your looking for a wonderful breeder please use sherry! She’s amazing i promise you wont regret it :))
Crystal P.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+6I have always wanted a GSD and life brought me a Belgian Malinois I rescued a little over a year ago! Watching him as I drive trucks and he settles in the front set he seems a little lonely…of course I give him plenty of love but having a little sister would be great!!! I started looking online where to purchase a GSD and the only site I trusted was Good Dog! I took three tries but the third one was a charm! I found my perfect girl! When asking about her and putting the deposit Sherry was so helpful with helping with information on next steps! She also sent me videos of my baby until I finally had her in my arms! Sherry has also made sure Zenna had everything I needed to help transition Zenna into her new environment plus her first set of puppy shots and worming! Thank you Good dog and Sherry with finding my fur baby Zenna!!!!
