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Cerberus German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm John J., the breeder behind Cerberus German Shepherds located in Elberta, AL. Our ultimate goal is to produce healthy, versatile, athletic, and well-structured canines that can excel within various performance venues and have the ability to be the greatest family companions. Our focus when breeding is on health and temperament;.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
Like most breeders, we fell in love with dogs. Years later we started going to training and began titling and health testing our dogs so that we could continue this wonderful line. We want to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program involves puppy culture, indoor until they leave, volhard testing, raw feeding and so much moreWhat makes your program special?
We aid in rescue on dogs we don't produce. We have donated our top dogs to service. We love german shepherds and we help the breed past our dogs. Our puppies are raised indoors, fed raw, Volhard tested, and microchipped. We remain responsible for and stay up to date on our puppies for the entirety of their lives. Our goal is to ensure our puppies thrive and excel in their forever homes.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable and black. 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 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $100 refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes supplies, exercise pens required and shipped, microchip with registration, food, pads, bowls, leash collar, shots, AKC papers, health guarantee, and we follow you up to 1yr old, volhard. We refund deposits if we feel we do not have the puppy you are looking for. At week 6, volhards completed and puppy chosen. Exercise pen gets shipped and deposit non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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 John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elberta, AL
827 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pensacola Airport
808 miles away
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More about John
Club memberships
John is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder.
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cerberus 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
Lucy, mom
German Shepherd
About Lucy
Lucy is a female German Shepherd over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Cerberus 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.
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).
