Dwarven Acres
Meet the breeder
I'm Kirk S., the breeder behind Dwarven Acres located in Pennsylvania. We love to responsibly raise our puppies so they become beloved family members. We breed to preserve the unique characteristics of this breed while considering a variety of traits, including health and genetics. We strive to promote responsible dog ownership.
Q. & A. with Kirk
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 black. 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.
Light Pink
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Grey
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Tan
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Light Purple
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Seafoam
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kirk
Kirk 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, microchipping, and puppy kit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kirk 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 Kirk 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 Kirk 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kirk.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Pennsylvania
Meet at PIT airport
Meet at PHL airport
Meet at BWI airport
Meet at MDT airport
Meet at IPT airport
Meet at UNV airport
Flexible meeting point
Kirk can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kirk
Kirk has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Kirk was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kirk’s links
Kirk is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dwarven Acres 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
Atlas, dad
German Shepherd
About Atlas
Atlas is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kirk decided to make him part of their program. Kirk 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.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Rhea, mom
German Shepherd
About Rhea
Rhea is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kirk decided to make her part of their program. Kirk 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
Dwarven Acres 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
