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Emeraldoaks German Shepherds
- Hampstead, MD · 51 miles away
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Boy 1
Ready now
3 years old · Male
Girl 3
Ready now
3 years old · Female
Girl 4
Ready now
3 years old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Deborah M., the breeder behind Emeraldoaks German Shepherds located in Hampstead, MD. Our goal is to provide you with a companion that will be with your family for years or working partner. I purchase daughters of VA1 sires and breed to VA sires. The pedigrees of each of our breeding stock reflects the seriousness of our breeding program. There is performance achievement in both AKC and/or Schutzhund.
Q. & A. with Deborah
What makes your program special?
Our puppies and dogs are kept in our home and are truly members of our family. We are producing puppies with a focus on temperament, conformation, and structural soundness.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes first shots, microchip, registration. Hip & Elbow Warranty – X-ray films (Hip Preliminary) of the dog’s hips, showing proper positioning and meeting OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) Standards, must be submitted to OFA for Preliminary evaluation at the owner’s expense at the age of 11-12 months. If OFA Evaluation of the dog shows evidence of Hip Dysplasia prior to one year of age, the Seller retains the right to have veterinarian of their choice do additional x-rays to be submitted to OFA at up to 26 months of age. If those results show moderate or extreme hip dysplasia exists: a. The Buyer will provide proof of spay/neuter of the originally purchase dog/puppy. The Seller will replace the dog/puppy (with Limited Registration) from the next available litter (not necessarily of original breeding and of equal value) or refund $500.00 of the purchase price of the dog/puppy. b. The Seller will only replace one dog/puppy from the original dog purchase in the original owner(s) name on this contract. . All puppies are same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hampstead, MD
51 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
44 miles away
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More about Deborah
Club memberships
Deborah is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club Of Greater Washington and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Deborah has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Deborah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Deborah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Emeraldoaks 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
Vanta, mom
German Shepherd
About Vanta
Vanta is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Deborah decided to make her part of their program. Deborah 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.
Athena, mom
German Shepherd
About Athena
Athena is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Deborah decided to make her part of their program. Deborah 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
Excellent level
Emeraldoaks 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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition, 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).
