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Crooked River German Shepherds
- Louisville, OH · 236 miles away
- Meetup available in New Castle, PA
Meet the breeder
I'm Kelly N., the breeder behind Crooked River German Shepherds located in Louisville, OH. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. We adore German Shepherds. Our dogs have enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a German Shepherd is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
Q. & A. with Kelly
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, black and red, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Kelly
Kelly 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 $2,600 - $9,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“First set of vaccinations (or more depending on age) and health check given by my veterinarian There is more! For additional information please contact me. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to another litter if the need arises.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Kelly 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
- 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
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kelly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Louisville, OH
236 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in New Castle, PA
204 miles away
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More about Kelly
Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Crooked River 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
Ruger, dad
German Shepherd
About Ruger
Ruger is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kelly decided to make him part of their program. Kelly 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.
Vali, mom
German Shepherd
About Vali
Vali is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelly decided to make her part of their program. Kelly 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Crooked River 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Full Embark Panel, Dominant Black DNA Test, DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Agouti DNA Test, 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).
