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Deestraum German Shepherds
- Southgate, MI
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Denise W., the breeder behind Deestraum German Shepherds located in Southgate, MI. Our puppies are raised in our home and come with a written hip and health guarantee. Their parents are AKC registered and OFA cleared. They have a unique blending of European to American lines. We are very proud of our dogs and our program.
Q. & A. with Denise
Why did you start breeding?
Produced my first litter in 1983. Under the direction of my mentors. After doing all necessary health checks on my female.What makes your program special?
We breed for correct structure per the AKC standard, and correct working temperament. I strive for a dog that can win in both rings - a 'thinking' dog - with correct body type and no deviations from the standard. Also we OFA certify all our dogs' hips and elbows, and PennHip certify.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock and plush coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and black and red. 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Sold
Went homeMale
JJ
Went homeMale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Na
Went homeFemale
NA
Went homeMale
NA
Went homeMale
Na
Went homeMale
Na
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Denise
Denise 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies come with AKC registration, are current on all vaccines and deworming, and have a written guarantee on hips and health. Deposit holds a puppy for you. You can visit the entire litter at 6 weeks. We help match your puppy to your needs. Temperament of puppy matches your needs.”
Contract & health guarantee
Denise 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 Denise 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 Denise 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
- 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
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Denise.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Southgate, MI
369 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Denise
Club memberships
Denise is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of Detroit .
Certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder , Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Denise has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Denise was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Denise is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Deestraum 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
Freya, mom
German Shepherd
About Freya
Moderate prey drive. High ball drive. A thinking girl. Naturally protective. Nice old DDR lines OFA certified hips and elbows. No titles yet. This is her first litter.
Kindi, mom
German Shepherd
About Kindi
Kindi is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Denise decided to make her part of their program. Denise 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.
Darcy, mom
German Shepherd
About Darcy
Darcy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Denise decided to make her part of their program. Denise 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.
Rio, dad
German Shepherd
About Rio
Rio is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Denise decided to make him part of their program. Denise 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
Great level
Deestraum 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).
