Freedom Acres Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather C., the breeder behind Freedom Acres Farm located in Woodland, WA. Our dogs are our family.Our goals are to produce and raise healthy, stable tempered, and versatile dogs. We strive for loving pets that are trainable, great dispositions, and good stops. We raise all our pups using puppy culture, an intentional program to raise well rounded adaptable dogs.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
A lifelong dream of mine has been to breed. My first dog was a German Shepherd. I was drawn to owning a "scary and big dog" as I grew up in a rough area and wanted to feel safe walking outside. I found out how much more there was to this incredible breed. The strong worth ethic, the extremely discerning and gentle nature, the protective instincts, and the gorgeous look.What makes your program special?
I have chosen my dog parents very carefully with my goals in mind. Beyond having strong genetics our puppies are raised in home with a lot of very intentional methods for raising strong nerves, well adjusted, trainable, and loving dogs.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.
Tinsel- Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Bell- Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Dasher - Boy 1
Went homeMale
Frosty- Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Holly- Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Cocoa- Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 $1,000 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC registration, current vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, and puppy care package. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
Extras
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Woodland, WA
5194 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
HC
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Freedom Acres Farm 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
Phoenix, mom
German Shepherd
About Phoenix
Phoenix is an excellent family dog and has strong nerves and an excellent stop. She strives to be with her family constantly. She protects our property/hobby farm well. Her protective instincts are strong. She loves to hike with our family and will run back and forth from the person to in the front to the person in the back constantly making sure all her humans are safe and accounted for. Phoenix is very in-tune and alert to our emotions and concerns. She has a high ball drive and is extremely smart and trainable. She will work herself into exhaustion, but also can be relaxed and calm very well. She has intense focus, is very athletic, and would excel at sports like agility and fastcat. She is a heavy boned girl at 80 pounds. She has a big masculine head and excellent conformation.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Freedom Acres Farm 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.
DNA Disease 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).
