Haus Merrell German Shepherd
Meet the breeder
I'm Connie M., the breeder behind Haus Merrell German Shepherd located in New Windsor, MD. Our AKC registered German Shepherd puppies are bred for health, conformation, working ability and temperament. I am very proud of the excellent breeding program which produces dogs that are fine examples of the German Shepherd breed standard.
Q. & A. with Connie
Why did you start breeding?
I bought a female 7 years ago, did health testing on hips, elbows and any other necessary testing and bred her to a health tested stud. I have learned a whole lot more since breeding my first female and am always wanting to better the breed.What makes your program special?
I focus on health testing in my program, making sure to test for hips, elbows, DM, cardiac, patellar luxation, and temperament testing. My dogs have the following titles: CGC TKA SPOT CGCA TC BCAT DCAT RATI SCN CGCU. I spend a lot of time teaching my dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, black and tan, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Connie
Connie 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“non refundable deposit see attached contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New Windsor, MD
40 miles away
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More about Connie
Club memberships
Connie is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and German Shepherd club of DC.
Connie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Connie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Connie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Haus Merrell German Shepherd 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
Maui, mom
German Shepherd
About Maui
Maui is a female German Shepherd almost 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Patellar Luxation, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Haus Merrell German Shepherd 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Dentition, Temperament Test, Brucellosis
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, Animal Genetics 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).
