di Casa Ortiz German Shepherds

Elena O.

Breeder of German Shepherds and Doberman Pinschers

  • Youngsville, NC · 216 miles away
  • Meetup available in Richmond, VA
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies and older dogs

Doberman Pinscher

German Shepherd

Bruno

Ready now

9 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Elena O., the breeder behind di Casa Ortiz German Shepherds located in Youngsville, NC. We pride ourselves in having top stock coat German Shepherds. All of our males are West German show lines. Our breeding program includes top VA's from Germany and from the USA. Our puppies from Team di Casa Ortiz are excellent in family environments, sound in temperament, and courageous in character. We pride ourselves in having top Long Coat and Stock Coat German Shepherds in the United States of America and beyond. All of our males are West German Show line. Our breeding program includes top VA's from Germany and from the USA. Our puppies from Team di Casa Ortiz are excellent in family environment, sound in temperament and courageous in character making them suitable to be: Pet Companions • Sports • Service Dogs In fact, our German Shepherd are some of the best in the USA, such as Digger von Edelweiss and Marcello vom Team Legends. Team di Casa Ortiz dogs include many other top placing dogs from the German and USA Sieger Shows. We have VA's, High V's, and high SG's placing dogs. Our leader Elena Ortiz has been breeding and training German Shepherds from a very young age. She offers over 40 years of experience. Both of her parents were breeders and her father was a trainer. It is really just part of who she is. She says “this is my form of Art”. We don’t repeat breedings because we don't see why any artist would paint the same painting twice. Elena has earned the respect across the country and has been awarded the position of the USCA South East Regional Breed Warden. Elena excels in her own breeding program while also supporting other breeders, youth, enthusiasts, and experts all over the world. Moreover, breeders all over the USA and Internationally are coming to her to upgrade their own programs with her dogs. Our North Star: To breed the best German Shepherd Dog that is correct in structure, with a clear mind and temperament, having extraordinary character and capability.

Q. & A. with Elena

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My father was a trainer so it’s all I know. I followed in his footsteps with a passion to breed and train super quality German Shepherds.

  • What makes your program special?

    The fact that my first concern is my dogs and their health. My dogs are health tested and come from a line of health tested and clear-headed dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our German Shepherd puppies include stock, plush, and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our German Shepherd puppies include sable, 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.

Getting a puppy from Elena

Elena has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Elena partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in matching each puppy with the right family. Every puppy has a unique personality, and we work closely with our buyers to ensure the best possible fit. This thoughtful process helps set both the puppy and their new family up and for long-term success Puppies are matched to homes based on temperament and lifestyle—not just pick order.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“$1000 deposit due to hold a puppy. Deposit is non-refundable but is always transferable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Elena 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 Elena 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 Elena 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
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Youngsville, NC

216 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at RDU

230 miles away

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Meet in Washington D.C., DC

25 miles away

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More about Elena

  • Club memberships

    Elena is a member of Piedmont Schutzhund Club, German Shepherd Dog Club of America, and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    United Schutzhund Club of America South-Eastern Breed Warden , AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Elena has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Elena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Elena is a trusted Good Dog breeder

di Casa Ortiz 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

All breeds

German Shepherd

Doberman Pinscher

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

di Casa Ortiz 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.

  • Temperament Test, Brucellosis

    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.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), 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).

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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.

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.

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.

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