Centennial German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Valerie H., the breeder behind Centennial German Shepherds located in Pueblo West, CO. We are a small hobby breeder in Colorado. Our goal is to produce healthy and beautiful German Shepherd puppies that win in the show ring, excel as working dogs, but most importantly, flourish as loving family companions and guardians.
Q. & A. with Valerie
Why did you start breeding?
I started showing and working my dogs and then became interested in breeding. After living for five years in Germany and studying the German Shepherd lines, I decided to begin my own breeding program. We would never breed a pair of dogs that would produce puppies that we wouldn't want to keep ourselves.What makes your program special?
Our foundation dogs and the dogs we use for breeding trace back to the best Italian, Estonian, and German bloodlines. We seek out dogs with a geographically diverse gene pool while also studying line breeding to keep the integrity of the breed intact. We also keep in touch with our puppy owners and are available to answer questions or catch up. We are the premier long coat breeder in Colorado.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long 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.
Getting a puppy from Valerie
Valerie 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
“Puppies in the same litter are priced equally. Imports are $500 more than domestic litters. We accept reservations in advance. Deposits are either refundable or can be rolled over to next litter. Most puppies in each litter are the same price. We do not accept deposits until our female is confirmed pregnant. After that, we create a waiting list and contact people after the puppies are born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Valerie 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 Valerie 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 Valerie 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 Valerie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Pueblo West, CO
1465 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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More about Valerie
Club memberships
Valerie is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Valerie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Valerie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Valerie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Centennial 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
Gamora, mom
German Shepherd
About Gamora
Gamora is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valerie decided to make her part of their program. Valerie 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
Centennial 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.
Brucellosis, 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
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).
