I'm Ashley T., the breeder behind Guardian Shepherds located in Ocala, FL. We offer top-quality pups from titled and health-tested parents. We focus on the AKC Breed standard for color, coat, size, and temperament. Our German Shepherd pups are raised indoors and well-socialized with kids, cats, adults, and juvenile German Shepherds. Each is temperament tested and evaluated for the best match buyer to puppy. Parents are OFA tested and DM tested for healthy offspring. We look forward to introducing you to the puppy of your dreams!
Q. & A. with Ashley
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Akela
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Red Boy
Went home
Male
Light Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Yellow Girl
Went home
Female
Blue Boy
Went home
Male
Light Blue Girl
Went home
Male
Purple Girl
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 8
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Purple Girl
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley 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 $1,600 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies will come with a puppy packet which includes a health certificate with age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, and microchip information. Puppies will be genetically tested for DM prior to being placed. Deposit goes towards vet care for the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley directly.
Guardian 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
Nova, mom
German Shepherd
About Nova
Nova is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley 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.
Vader, dad
German Shepherd
About Vader
Vader is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashley decided to make him part of their program. Ashley 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.
Korra, mom
German Shepherd
About Korra
Korra is a female German Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley 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.
DIO is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashley decided to make him part of their program. Ashley 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
Great level
Guardian 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 (Preliminary), 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 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 Ashley to bring home their puppies.
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Lisa S.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Ashley was great, super happy with Lucy and the whole process was seamless. I would highly recommend!
Carina V.
Verified owner · June 2024
Ashley made our journey of finding our fur-baby smooth and easy. You can tell she loves what she does and is very knowledgeable. Our pup sure misses her but we’re happy he’s home. She loves those dogs endlessly and you can tell. It’s such a great feeling to know the pup came from a loving & nurturing home. Loved our experience, and Ashley is simply the best. Thank you so much for everything! - the Smiths
Emily M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Ashley was so responsive and knowledgeable. She always replied within 24 hours and sent me updates on my puppy leading up to the pick up! You can tell she absolutely adores what she does. She also works with the pups on desensitization and potty training!
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.