Flussufer German Shepherds

Christina R.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Riverside, CA

Meet the breeder

I'm Christina R., the breeder behind Flussufer German Shepherds located in Riverside, CA. I take pride in breeding quality puppies and strive for perfection in health and sound temperament. They are raised as family! My breeding program stands out amongst others because of the personal attention I give to every detail of the journey. I want my puppies to be wonderful family companions and bring lots of love and joy into their forever homes.

Q. & A. with Christina

Why did you start breeding?
I have always been passionate about the well-being of animals. I wanted to put my passion to good use! It's been a joyful commitment, and it is a pleasure to live with, work with, and share with others these wonderful dogs.
What makes your program special?
I genuinely cherish German Shepherds and am committed to looking out for the breed as a whole. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred and am proud of the temperament and beauty of my quality puppies.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include bi-color, black and tan, and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.

Getting a puppy from Christina

Christina 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.

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 $2,750 - $5,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“Deposit is a holding fee that will be applied to final clearance paymnet on scheduled pick up date for your puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina.

Breeder's location

Meet in Riverside, CA

2233 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ontario Airport

2235 miles away

Flexible meeting point

Christina can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Christina

Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, Puppy Culture Breeder, Professional Handler, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Christina has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Christina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Christina is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Flussufer 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

Litter and program updates

Christina R.
Litter update on 25 July 2025 •
Happy Puppies
Yanto and Mishka's litter
Christina R.
Litter update on 22 June 2025 •
Yanto and Mishka's litter

Parent dogs

Mishka, mom
German Shepherd
About Mishka
Mishka AKC DNA CGC Enbark Theapy Dog Certified Service Dog
Bones, dad
German Shepherd
About Bones
Bones is a male German Shepherd almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christina decided to make him part of their program. Christina 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

Flussufer 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary), 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, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII ARSB), German Shepherd Dog Type, Full Embark Panel, Factor VIII Deficiency (Exon 11), German Shepherd Type, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Animal Genetics Panel
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).