Delaney Working Dogs

Mike D.

Certified Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Effingham County, IL

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Delaney Working Dogs located in Effingham County, IL. I produce pups that have the ability to excel in their chosen field, whether that be working, or as an active companion. I hand-raise all of my dogs with love in my home. I have high expectations for my puppies and make sure to place each one with an enriching and loving family complementary to their personality and ability!

Q. & A. with Mike

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Because of my dedication to both the physical and mental health of these incredible dogs, I breed to pass these traits down to future generations. It is important to me not only that I preserve my own phenomenal bloodlines, but that I am improving this breed with each litter and ensuring the well-being of these dogs for generations more to come!

  • What makes your program special?

    I am an experienced breeder, and I take my role seriously. I keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents.

  • 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 are sable. 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.

Getting a puppy from Mike

Mike 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 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies come with full AKC registration. 2 year hip and elbow guarantee. age appropriate shots and wormed. Vet checked. Deposits are 300. Balance due when the puppy is picked up or prior to shipping.”

Contract & health guarantee

Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Mike.

  • Meet in Effingham County, IL

  • Meet at STL airport

  • Meet in Chicago, IL

  • Meet in St. Louis, MO

  • Meet in Indianapolis, IN

Puppy transport options

Mike offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Mike

  • Club memberships

    Mike is a member of Illinois Schutzhund & Police Dog Club and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.

  • Mike has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Mike was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Mike’s links

Mike is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Delaney Working Dogs 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Delaney Working Dogs 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Mike to bring home their puppies.

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    Brett G.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Mike was great to work with. You could tell he was knowledgeable about German Shephards and very responsive to all of our questions. He was willing to work with us on delivery of our puppy and you could tell he genuinely cares about his dogs. We would be happy to work with him again.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.