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Coterie Shepherds
- Athol, ID
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Lynn P., the breeder behind Coterie Shepherds located in Athol, ID. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! Co·te·rie : a small group with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of others.
Q. & A. with Lynn
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because I feel very passionate about reputable breeding. I purchased all my dogs after a lot of research, not just on a whim to "shop" for a dog. My dogs are more than just dogs to me, they are a continuation of excellent lineage as well as proof that sound breeding practices are important.What makes your program special?
I wouldn't say my program is any more special than any other quality breeder. Most reputable and positive breeding programs will be special in some way, the key is to find the right breeder for you. Find the right dog to share your life with. I would, however, say that my breeding dogs are what would make any potential puppies special.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, black and tan, and bi-color. 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.
Bach
Went homeMale
Brink
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Aggie
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4 Teal collar Marishka
Went homeFemale
Boy 2 Brown collar Renwick
Went homeMale
Girl 3 pink collar Akasha
Went homeFemale
Boy 1 Blue collar Draven
Went homeMale
Girl 1 yellow collar Ravena
Went homeFemale
Girl 2 Purple collar Carmilla
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Lynn
Lynn 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 $600 refundable deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, first shots, deworming, vet check-ups, and microchips. The deposit will be applied toward the purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lynn 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 Lynn 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 Lynn 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 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lynn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Athol, ID
2036 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
2073 miles away
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Meet in Missoula, MT
1905 miles away
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More about Lynn
Club memberships
Lynn is a member of Inland Empire Working Dog and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
American Society of Canine Trainers.
Lynn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Lynn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Lynn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Coterie 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
Ziva, mom
German Shepherd
About Ziva
Ziva is a stable, well rounded German Shepherd. Excellent off switch, good food drive, and prey drive. Firm grips, health and agile. Currently competing in French Ring sport. She has earned her CGC, CSAU, and Brevet titles.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI).
Aero, dad
German Shepherd
About Aero
Aero is a large male with some phenomenal dogs in his pedigree including world champion Bordy Blendy. He has high ball and prey drive with a good amount of defensive aggression as well. His grips are firm and he has worked on both suit and hidden sleeve. He is aloof to strangers and environmentally sound in public. His obedience is flashy and fast. Aero has earned his GPr1 which is the protection and obedience portions of an IGP1 or Schutzhund level 1. Aero is high energy but can settle nicely in the house. I expect Aero to produce puppies suitable for sports, protection, detection, tracking, and active pets.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Annushka, mom
German Shepherd
About Annushka
Annushka, has medium to high prey and ball drive, genetically full grips on a sleeve, environmentally stable, social/aloof with strangers. social/neutral with other dogs, and low food drive. She is a natural tracker, and tracks with her nose precisely to each foot print. She is very in tune with her handler. She is clear headed and very stable in all environments. Annushka is easy to handle and has a good off switch in the house. She has earned her American Society of Canine Trainers Explosives Detection and Patrol tracking titles. Meaning she has met and passed the standards for an international certifying agency of working dogs. I expect her to produce puppies suitable for service work, sports, tracking/search and rescue, and active pets.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Coterie 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).
