I'm Mary F., the breeder behind Farrenhaus located in Chelmsford, MA. We focus on the proper development of all our puppies because we know that each one is unique and deserving of undivided love and attention. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. At Farrenhaus, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile German Shepherds is our true goal.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
The love of the breed and maintenance of a nice well mannered social dog that you can bring everywhere.
What makes your program special?
I breed large, healthy dogs that are dm free, social, biddable for sports, family and all around live bugs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and red. 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.
Emma
Went home
Female
Orange collar
Went home
Female
Yellow collar
Went home
Female
Green collar
Went home
Male
Pink collar
Went home
Female
Gold collar
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Lexi
Went home
Female
ChaCha
Went home
Female
Red collar
Went home
Male
Pink Collar
Went home
Female
Dk blue
Went home
Male
Gunther Light blue collar
Went home
Male
Yellow collar girl
Went home
Female
Tan collar
Went home
Male
Green collar
Went home
Female
Purple girl
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 between $2,250 - $4,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC papers, contract guarantee, puppy socialization, health certificate, first shots, vet checked. 250 to hold puppy. Remainder due at 6 weeks when picked.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary directly.
Farrenhaus 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
Litter and program updates
MF
Mary F.
Litter update on 23 Sept. •
Emma is a good passenger
Borus and Reni's litter
MF
Mary F.
Program update on 18 Apr. •
MF
Mary F.
Litter update on 13 Jan. •
The girls love the snow 😊🐶💕
Borus and Reni's litter
MF
Mary F.
Litter update on 21 Nov. 2024 •
Lexi (Purple collar) learning come and place
Borus and Reni's litter
MF
Mary F.
Litter update on 21 Nov. 2024 •
Learning names and beginning “place” command
Borus and Reni's litter
MF
Mary F.
Litter update on 21 Nov. 2024 •
The girls are having so much fun!
Borus and Reni's litter
Parent dogs
Arka, mom
German Shepherd
About Arka
Arka is a gentle girl that will stay at your side to help in any way she can. She is very soft in temperament and loves all dogs and people she meets. She is a very pretty longcoat, healthy and loves her babies. Come meet her and be her new best friend.
Arka has excellent hips and elbows and dm free
Very sweet motherly Reni adores being a mom.and mothers all the rest of the dogs she meets. She is very healthy, social and brings those same qualities to her offspring.
Gretel, mom
German Shepherd
About Gretel
Gretel is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Borus, dad
German Shepherd
About Borus
Borus is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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
Farrenhaus 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).
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.