I'm Lorie R., the breeder behind Furman German Shepherds located in Lake Ann, MI. We offer top quality West Show Line imported German Shepherds AKC registered black, red and black long-haired. Top of the line pedigrees . Loving family pets, Service companions, protection and show. We focus on health and temperament .
Q. & A. with Lorie
Why did you start breeding?
I purchased a long haired West German shoreline a few years back and just fell in love with their temperament and love for people. I can't say enough about the dogs and wanted to share with future families how magnificent the West German show line is. We raised healthy high quality black & red and black GSP. Parents are top pedigree, imported WGSL Shepard's. We breed for temperament &
confirmation. We hopes to provide you with the best quality puppy with an outstanding temperament.
What makes your program special?
We are responsible hobby breeder of West German Show Line, German Shepherds from Responsible & Certified Breeder . We are always striving to improve and produce top-quality show line German shepherds Dogs for Sale. Located in Lake Ann Michigan, Furman German Shepherds stands testament of excellence in breeding top-tier show line German shepherds' dogs. As dedicated and responsible German Shepherds breeders, we are committed to producing dogs of exceptional quality while upholding the integrity of the breed standards. Why choose Furman German Shepherds for show Line Shepherds for Sale? Commitment to Excellence: Our relentless pursuit of perfection drives us to continuously improve and refine our breeding program to produce shoe line German Shepherds that epitomize excellence in conformation, temperament, and working ability Outstanding Characteristics: The German Shepherd Dog is renowned worldwide for its intelligence, loyalty and protective instincts. At Furman German Shepherds we meticulously select and breed dogs that embody these ideal family companions and guardians.Premium Bloodlines: Our association with top Kennels in Europe, Germany and Poland ensures that our breeding stock comprises world-class males and females with impeccable pedigrees, resulting in a consistent caliber of show line German Shepherds.Rigorous Selection Process:Every dog in our breeding program undergoes rigorous evaluation, rigorous evaluation, including assessments of working titles, conformation, health certification, and temperament. This meticulous selection process ensures that only the finest specimens contribute to our breeding program. Registration and Health Guarantee: All our show line German Shepherds puppies come with registration papers, whether its Pint papers (German Registered), Blue papers (FCI Registered) or AKC if born in the United States. Additionally, we provide a 2-year Health guarantee, testament to our confidence in the health and well-being of our dogs.Discover Your perfect Companion at Furman German Shepherds Whether you`re searching for show line German shepherds for sale or seeking responsible German Shepherd companion, protection or service, Furman German Shepherds is your premier destination, Our passion, dedication, and expertise ensure that each puppy we produce is a shining example of the breeds excellence
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include long and plush coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, bi-color, black and red, and black and tan. 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.
Rose girl (Shadow)
Went home
Female
Orange man
Went home
Male
Miss pink Collar
Went home
Female
Brown man
Went home
Male
Purple Collar
Went home
Male
Gray man
Went home
Male
Butch
Went home
Male
Thor
Went home
Male
Pepper blue
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Pepper blue
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Lorie
Lorie 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes Health guarantee, AKC registration, vet check, vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed and puppy socialization.. Puppy go home kit.
Support from your breeder for the life of your puppy. Depending on the litter, our puppies range from 2,000 to 3,500 depending on the Pedigree.. Includes AKC, FCI registration and microchip and vet checked.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lorie 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 Lorie 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 Lorie directly.
Furman 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
Lorie R.
Program update on 07 Dec. •
Waiting list open Due Feb 8th /2026
Lorie R.
Program update on 07 Dec. •
Upcoming litter Late January Early February.
Taking reservations.
Top pedigree, health tested. DM cleared, SV and OFA good and both sides.
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Lorie R.
Program update on 29 Nov. •
🌟 Vutra vom Zwingerwalder 🌟
West German Showline Import | Long Coat | Titled | Exceptional Pedigree
Vutra vom Zwingerwalder is a stunning West German showline (WGSL) long-haired female with a truly impressive lineage. She comes from a great pedigree, is fully titled, and represents the beauty, strength, and balanced temperament that WGSL dogs are known for.
Vutra is fully health tested:
✔ Embarked
✔ Hips & Elbows: Good
✔ DM: Clear
Beyond her structure and pedigree, Vutra’s temperament is outstanding. She is sweet, social, and incredibly people-oriented. She loves car rides, meeting new people, and enjoys being by your side no matter where the adventure leads.
A beautiful example of the breed—inside and out.
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Lorie R.
Program update on 21 Nov. •
Sage/ HASKO (God willing,) Up coming Litter taking reservations, due January 10th 2026
Wonderful temperament Great on and off switch, Love their people in very loyal.
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Lorie R.
Litter update on 05 Nov. •
This little girl would make a great companion for anybody.
Mild drive very laid back loves her people.
Vet checked up to date on shots and been warmed.
Don't miss out on having this amazing little girl for the holidays..
She's ready to go.
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Zair and Sylvia (Savannah)'s litter
Lorie R.
Litter update on 03 Nov. •
'Thea"
This Gorgeous Puppy is Ready to Shine!
This beautiful red-and-black German Shepherd puppy has it all — a sweet temperament, intelligent expression, and a curious nature that makes every moment a joy. With strong bone structure and excellent pigmentation, this little one is a standout in both looks and personality.
Balanced with a mild, steady drive, he’s eager to learn and adapt, making him a wonderful fit as a loving family companion, a service partner, or even future protection. Loyal, affectionate, and full of potential — this puppy is truly the whole package.
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Zair and Sylvia (Savannah)'s litter
Lorie R.
Litter update on 22 Oct. •
16wks up to date on shots, vet check, parents are health cleared, AKC registered.
Mild tempered, great recall, housebroken and crate trained.
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Zair and Sage's litter
Lorie R.
Litter update on 17 Oct. •
This beautiful solid black little girl is looking for her forever, mild drive easy going crate trained and house broken.
Would make a great companion for anyone.
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Zair and Sage's litter
Lorie R.
Program update on 13 Oct. •
RTG WGSL long-haired imported male puppy.
Mild drive, Great temperament..
Lorie R.
Program update on 13 Oct. •
Borrowed:
No breeder escapes this moment: the phone buzzes a few days after a puppy leaves, with a message you could almost recite by heart:
“We love him, but…”
Ah, the infamous but.
But he barks. But he nips. But he cries at night. But he’s “too energetic.”
In short, he’s alive. And for some, that’s already too much.
A puppy isn’t a living stuffed animal or a personal antidepressant. It’s a baby mammal, uprooted from its maternal world, thrown into the unknown. It will bark, cry, explore, and stress—and that’s normal.
Modern humans, however, don’t like disturbance. They want everything fast: their coffee, their phone, even their puppy’s “adaptation.” They forget a puppy’s brain is still learning emotional regulation through experience, not downloads or miracle TikTok tricks.
So overwhelmed families write: “He’s adorable, but he’s not for us.” Translation: We wanted a dog without the challenges of a puppy.
Even the best-raised puppies are still learning. They arrive ready to learn to love, not pre-programmed to love. And learning requires time, consistency, and emotional steadiness—qualities many humans no longer possess.
Some confuse the perfect puppy with the compliant puppy—obedient to their schedule, whims, or noise tolerance. When that fails, blame follows: the breeder, the breed, the dog’s “character.” And suddenly normal puppy behavior becomes a “problem.”
Breeders absorb it all, taking back puppies “returned due to lifestyle incompatibility,” re-socializing them, and repairing broken bonds. They brush trembling little muzzles and remind themselves: humans think they can adopt without adapting.
Living with a puppy is chaos before harmony. It’s the noise, the smells, the nips, the accidents, the doubts. It’s biology, not magic.
A puppy isn’t a test, a trial, or a gift. It’s a living commitment. What it becomes depends on you: balanced if you are, anxious if you are.
And if you’re not ready to give up your slippers and certainties for a few months? Adopt a plant instead. It rarely chews your shoes, and it doesn’t cry at night.
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Parent dogs
Storm, dad
German Shepherd
About Storm
My Stud, NFS
🇺🇸 STORMY REIGN VON HUGHSTON
💥Long-Haired Red & Black West German Show Line
⭐ Fully Health Tested & Titled
Fully Embarked
SV Normal Hips & Elbows
DM Cleared
CGC, CGCU, CGCA Titles
🔥Stormy Reign boasts exceptional structure, pigment, coat, and temperament.
He is social, confident, and loves every person he meets — the true definition of a correct WGSL companion.
🧬 Outstanding German Pedigree
Sire: Tango Vom Schwedenring
Dam: Galla Vom Hundeeald
Both parents are highly respected West German Show Line imports, producing dogs with stable temperaments, deep pigment, and strong breeding standards.
✨ About Stormy
Gorgeous long-coated red & black male.
Beautiful expression and rich coloring
Correct temperament: friendly, attentive, eager to please
Great with outings, car rides, and meeting new people, never met a stranger.
Excellent foundation for family, Show, protection, sport, or therapy work
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Vutra, mom
German Shepherd
About Vutra
🌟 Vutra vom Zwingerwalder 🌟
West German Showline Import | Long Coat | Titled | Exceptional Pedigree
Vutra vom Zwingerwalder is a stunning West German showline (WGSL) long-haired female with a truly impressive lineage. She comes from a great pedigree, is fully titled, and represents the beauty, strength, and balanced temperament that WGSL dogs are known for.
Vutra is fully health tested:
✔ Embarked
✔ Hips & Elbows: Good
✔ DM: Clear
Beyond her structure and pedigree, Vutra’s temperament is outstanding. She is sweet, social, and incredibly people-oriented. She loves car rides, meeting new people, and enjoys being by your side no matter where the adventure leads.
A beautiful example of the breed—inside and out.
Rona, mom
German Shepherd
About Rona
Rona has a gentle nature, loves to go on walks in the mornings and play fetch.
Her temperament is wonderful, which makes her perfect to be around children and family.
DM cleared, HD good / ED good big bone structure.
West German showline imported.
Hasko, dad
German Shepherd
About Hasko
HASKO, is a a unremarkable black and red, solid black mask with deep rich stunning pigmentation. He possesses a long thick coat with vibrant deep red tones and massive big bone structure, he weighs around 100 lb. Hasko is a large framed West German shoal line that carries himself with confidence and pride. He is very outgoing, confident and loves to meet new people, does excellent around other dogs, making Him a joy to be around. His temper is balanced and reliable. He has a mild drive but a great on and off switch. Hasko is a big love bug! Automatically correct with excellent structure.
Back by an exceptional pedigree and titled and proven West German showline dog. Perfect example of what we strive to produce in our program.
Sage, mom
German Shepherd
About Sage
Sage is a nurturing soul, she's confident, smart, loving and eager to learn. Sage would do anything for her people!
She has obtained all her Health clearance that are recommended for this breed and her OFA certified.
Zona, mom
German Shepherd
About Zona
Zona, is a stunning representation of the West German shoreline breed, great temperament, world class pedigree, intelligence, great bone structure. She has a beautiful long coat and the sweetest personality. Her calm patients demeanor makes her wonderful around kiddos. She's AKC registered with all the health clearance, DM cleared, including FCI certified hips and elbows. We are so blessed to have her in our program.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Furman 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.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Dalmatian Type, Agouti DNA Test, DNA Disease 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Lorie to bring home their puppies.
Stephanie B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
From Day One of me expressing interest in an upcoming litter Lorie was welcoming and informative. I was kept informed of how the expectant mama and pups were doing once they arrived. Her transport fee and drop off was very much appreciated. I have a beautiful puppy and could not be happier.,
Merrick B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Lorie was extremely helpful and wonderful to work with throughout the adoption process. Everything went very smoothly, and she provided me with all of the information I’d need to smoothly transition the puppy into our home.
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Matt W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Lorie had excellent, direct communication with me throughout the whole process. Answered all my questions and ensured I was ready to take home Winston. She cares deeply for her pups and wants them to go to a loving home that is committed to their healthy and happy life. Thank you Lorie!
Tracey B.
Verified owner · June 2025
+4
Lorie really cares about her dogs and takes really good care of them. She stayed in touch through the whole process and made everything easy. I'm so happy with my puppy and working with her!! I'd work with her again if I get another one in the future!
Good dog made it easy to pay for him and securely.