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French's German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Mark F., the breeder behind French's German Shepherds located in Lamoni, IA. Our high-quality German Shepherds are the result of extensive pedigree research, titled and proven in competition. We are strong advocates of proper breeding practices and run our program accordingly. We promote the "Total Dog" and strive to produce versatile, multi-disciplined German Shepherd dogs with good health and excellent temperaments. As avid members of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, we always breed to the standard. Our dogs have been placed as Service Dogs and excel in performance, conformation, AND work while also being the best companions at home. American Show Lines, West and East German Working Lines and Merged Working and Show Lines. Visit our web site at www.gsdtotal.com.
Q. & A. with Mark
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Mark
Mark 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Placement includes health guarantee, AKC registration, DNA testing results, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and puppy assessments, socialization and support. $500.00 Deposit required before shipping.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mark 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 Mark 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 Mark 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 Mark.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Lamoni, IA
More about Mark
Club memberships
Mark is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Mark has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Mark was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Mark’s links
Mark is a trusted Good Dog breeder
French's 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
Venus, mom
German Shepherd
About Venus
Venus is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark 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
French's 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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
