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Hansel's German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Crissi H., the breeder behind Hansel's German Shepherds located in Houston, TX. We raise AKC German Shepherd puppies in a clean, caring home with daily attention and love. Our focus is on health, socialization, and matching each pup with the right forever home. We’re not a kennel... just a family that wants the best for our dogs and their future owners.
Q. & A. with Crissi
Why did you start breeding?
It started with our love for the breed... loyal, smart, and protective. After raising amazing Shepherds for the past 35+ years, we decided to share that joy with others. We researched everything carefully and committed to doing things the right way: ethical practices, vet care, and thoughtful placement.What makes your program special?
Every puppy is raised indoors with hands-on care, early socialization, and lots of love. Our litters are AKC registered, vet-checked, vaccinated, and come with a health guarantee. We don’t breed often, only when we’re confident we can give each puppy a strong, healthy start in life.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include plush, 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 are black. 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Crissi
Crissi 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 $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, two vaccination rounds, deworming, vet check, health guarantee, and daily socialization in a clean, loving home environment.”
Contract & health guarantee
Crissi 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 Crissi 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 Crissi 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Crissi.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Houston, TX
1198 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
1191 miles away
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Meet in New Caney, TX
1178 miles away
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More about Crissi
Crissi has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Crissi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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Crissi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hansel'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
Elvira, mom
German Shepherd
About Elvira
Our dam is AKC registered with all recommended health clearances. She’s loving, alert, and very playful, especially obsessed with fetch. She’s gentle with kids, well-mannered, and has a calm, steady energy.
Leroy, dad
German Shepherd
About Leroy
Our sire is AKC registered with all recommended health clearances. He’s calm, protective, and patient. Great with kids and other dogs. He loves water, belly rubs, and is active but never overly aggressive to family members. Strangers are a different story...
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hansel'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.
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).
