I'm Becky J., the breeder behind Darkwing GSD located in Amsterdam, MO. I breed West German long and stock coat German Shepherds and I believe in quality rather than quantity. I pride myself on raising sound, healthy, well-socialized and beautiful pups who meet or exceed the breed standard set by AKC. I'm located on a 6 acre farm in rural Bates county Missouri.
Q. & A. with Becky
Why did you start breeding?
For my birthday, my parents gave me a little puppy named Trinity who was born May 20, 2012. Together we learned how to train and show! We conquered the AKC ring in Obedience and Rally. We later participated in Schutzhund earning our BH. She is now retired after giving me 4 gorgeous kids to carry on her genetics. Trinity is my heart and soul!
What makes your program special?
My goal is to help create high quality puppies that are happy, healthy and well adjusted. Puppies that leave here are ready to become a treasured part of your loving family for many years to come.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and red. 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Becky
Becky 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Breeding rights are $2300 but till health testing is done pups stay on limited AKC
Spay/neuter contract $1800 as I discount for this. Pups cannot be S/N till after 1yr
$300 non refundable deposit to hold your place on my waiting list
I do offer 15% discount to all emergency personnel (fire, EMS, Police) & of course all military active or retired. Once puppies are confirmed I will go down my waiting list & contact everyone. Deposits will be required at that time to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Becky 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 Becky 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 Becky directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Becky.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Amsterdam, MO
4757 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
4713 miles away
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More about Becky
Club memberships
Becky is a member of German Shepherd Club of Greater Kansas City, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, AKC American Kennel Club, UKC United Kennel Club, and Midwest Working Dogs.
Becky has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Becky was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Darkwing GSD 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
Stoick, dad
German Shepherd
About Stoick
Stoick is by far my most loving best dog with the best temperament I’ve ever seen.
He trains in personal protection but you would never know that meeting him.
Freya, mom
German Shepherd
About Freya
Freya is absolutely amazing! Perfect temperament to do protection training or be in public with strangers!
Training for our CDX RM RAE
Astrid, mom
German Shepherd
About Astrid
Astrid is a blast to train & show! Great temperament & always happy!
She has Hips, Elbows, Spine, Heart, Eyes tested plus DNA to be DM clear
Embark 100% clear
Trinity, mom
German Shepherd
About Trinity
Trinity is my heart & soul. She gave me my 4 gorgeous kids & is the love of my life ❤️
She was spayed in 2018
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Darkwing GSD 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.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Spine (OFA, FCI), 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), Full Embark Panel
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).