Hamza's German Shepherds
Available puppies
Cachet
8 weeks old · Female
Cinnamon
8 weeks old · Female
Caramel
8 weeks old · Female
Cupcake
8 weeks old · Female
Cindy
8 weeks old · Female
Channel
8 weeks old · Female
Charlie
8 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Hamza C., the breeder behind Hamza's German Shepherds located in Bridgewater, NJ. We are a small, selective German Shepherd breeding program based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, dedicated to producing high-quality, well-balanced dogs with correct structure, strong temperament, and proven champion bloodlines. Our focus is quality over quantity. We work with top European show lines and are actively involved in the show world, which allows us to carefully select breeding pairs that meet the highest standards. Our goal is not just to produce beautiful dogs, but to preserve and improve the breed through proper structure, confidence, and stable temperament. All of our puppies are raised in a home environment and are well-socialized from an early age. They are exposed to everyday surroundings, people, and different stimuli to help them grow into confident, family-ready companions. We take pride in producing dogs that are not only visually impressive but also loyal, intelligent, and reliable around families and guests. Health and transparency are very important to us. Our breeding dogs come from health-tested lines, and we are always available to support our puppy families before and after placement. We carefully screen potential homes because we believe finding the right home is just as important as finding the right puppy. We keep a limited breeding program, typically planning only a small number of litters per year, as we are also actively showing and working with our dogs. This allows us to give each dog and puppy the time, attention, and care they deserve. At the end of the day, our passion is simple — to produce exceptional German Shepherds that represent the best of the breed in both appearance and temperament.
Q. & A. with Hamza
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding started with a deep passion for German Shepherds and a desire to work with high-quality bloodlines. Over time, I became involved in shows and learned the importance of structure, temperament, and proper breeding. This led me to build a small, selective program focused on improving the breed.What makes your program special?
Our program stands out for its focus on quality over quantity, using carefully selected champion bloodlines and proven show experience. We prioritize correct structure, stable temperament, and early socialization. Each puppy is raised in a home environment, and we are committed to responsible breeding and matching every puppy with the right home.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 sable, black, and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Hamza
Hamza 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Hamza partners with them to find the best puppy match.
"We take pride in carefully matching each puppy with the right home. Rather than first-come, first-served, we evaluate each family's lifestyle, experience, and goals to ensure the best fit in temperament and personality. Our priority is placing every puppy in a home where they will thrive and be a long-term match. "
Price
"AKC-registered German Shepherd puppies starting at $3500. Includes vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and early socialization. Reflective elite bloodlines and exceptional quality. A $500 deposit is required to reserve a puppy. Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to another puppy or future litter. This ensures serious commitment and allows us to match each puppy with the right home. In the rare case we cannot provide the puppy as agreed, the deposit will be refunded."
Contract & health guarantee
Hamza 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 Hamza 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 Hamza directly.
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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Hamza.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bridgewater, NJ
185 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Newark Liberty Airport
209 miles away
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More about Hamza
Club memberships
Hamza is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Hamza has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Hamza was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Hamza is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hamza'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
Xena, mom
German Shepherd
About Xena
Quency is not your average female- she is a high-end, luxury-bred German Shepherd, built with purpose, pedigree, and presence. Coming straight from Germany, she carries the kind of lineage that serious breeders and competitors recognize immediately. She is the foundation female and proud mother of this litter, passing down her strong genetics, structure, and temperament to every puppy. Quency brings a powerful yet feminine build, with correct structure, beautiful movement, and a commanding presence. In temperament, she is confident, stable, and highly intelligent, with a natural ability to adapt between being a focused working dog and a calm, reliable family companion. She is social with people and other dogs, while still maintaining the alertness and awareness expected from top European bloodlines. This is the type of female that produces consistent quality and future champions. If you understand bloodlines, you already know- Quency is not just a dog; she's an investment in quality.
Spike, dad
German Shepherd
About Spike
The first black long coat German Shepherd to achieve Vicesieger in America (2025). J'Apollo, better known as Spike, represents the perfect balance of elite quality and exceptional family temperament. He is a proven high-level show dog with outstanding structure, movement, and presence in the ring, yet equally impressive at home with his calm and loving nature. Spike has a stable, confident, and social temperament. He is excellent with children, enjoys playing with them, and integrates naturally into a family environment. He is also very social with other dogs and carries himself with confidence without unnecessary aggression. In addition to his show success, Spike in DM is clear with hips and elbows, certifying clear, reflecting both his genetic quality and overall health. His temperament, intelligence, and trainability make him not only a standout in the show world but also a reliable and affectionate companion. J'Apollo is a true representation of what a German Shepherd should be: powerful, elegant, stable, and family-oriented.
Xena, mom
German Shepherd
About Xena
Xena is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Hamza decided to make her part of their program. Hamza 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
Excellent level
Hamza'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, Vet Wellness Exam
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 Profile, 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).
