Fern Hill Kennel
- Oscoda, MI
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Samantha D., the breeder behind Fern Hill Kennel located in Oscoda, MI. We commit ourselves to preparing each one of our puppies to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!
Q. & A. with Samantha
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 include sable, black, and bi-color. 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.
Red Collar
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar
Went homeMale
Orange Collar
Went homeFemale
Gray Collar
Went homeMale
White/Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Padme
Went homeFemale
Seafoam
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeMale
Dark Blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes our health guarantee, first vaccinations, AKC registration and our puppy starter package along with lifetime support. Or deposit price is $200, this money will go towards the first set of shots and veterinary costs for your puppy. It will be taken off the total cost of your puppy as well. Your deposit is nonrefundable but can be transferred to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Oscoda, MI
4053 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Samantha can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Samantha
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Fern Hill Kennel 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
Samantha D.
Program update on 25 Sept. •Tired puppies, we did our temperament testing today!
Samantha D.
Litter update on 16 Sept. •Dark blue has double radar dishes functional now!
Ghost and Katy's litter
Samantha D.
Program update on 11 Sept. •Ears are starting to take liftoff!
Samantha D.
Program update on 09 Sept. •An older sibling makes the best playmate while mom naps.
Samantha D.
Program update on 08 Sept. •Its a lot of work snoozing and playing in the sunshine!
Samantha D.
Program update on 08 Sept. •Needless to say outside is a hit to the nuggets!
Samantha D.
Program update on 05 Sept. •…Bath time really isn't all that stressful for these pups. I see lots of water fun in their futures! Weekly update pictures will come out later today!
Samantha D.
Program update on 31 Aug. •Our 3rd week update a day late, we survived our very first baths!
Samantha D.
Program update on 28 Aug. •Our first taste of real food led to a large mess and sleepy puppies!
Samantha D.
Program update on 28 Aug. •What better way to spend your time? A full belly means a nap!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Fern Hill Kennel 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.
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 Samantha to bring home their puppies.
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Cheryl G.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Samantha was great to work with! Her dogs are beautiful and we got an amazing pup! He’s so smart and growing like a weed! He is also very good with our grandchildren which is exactly what we wanted! We highly recommend Fern Hill Kennel!
Natasha V.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Great experience and quick communication. She gave weekly updates of the progression of puppies. I love that puppies had temperament testing. Which helped with decision of best fit pup for our home. Our German Shepherd Rex is very smart and learns very quickly. Thank you for our new companion K9!
