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Heavenly German Shepherds & Shetland Sheepdogs Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Joyce A., the breeder behind Heavenly German Shepherds & Shetland Sheepdogs Kennels located in Harpursville, NY. Heavenly German Shepherds and Shetland Sheepdogs(Shelties) Kennel is a small country hobby kennel located in Upstate NY. We have had the wonderful experience of interacting with German Shepherds for 40+ years and Shelties for 6 years. We take pride in the quality and temperaments of our dogs and puppies. Our German Shepherds and Shelties all have the finest AKC champion bloodlines. All adults are health tested before being added to our breeding program. If someone is interested in our puppies, they must contact us and request a puppy application.
Q. & A. with Joyce
Why did you start breeding?
My first dog was a German Shepherd approximately 40 years ago. It was love at first sight! Because of my love for the breed and the good temperaments that were noticeable, I decided to begin my breeding program and share that love. With time and research, we have proceeded to better the breed and will continue to do so.What makes your program special?
When temperatures start dropping, my husband and I start sleeping shifts of 2-4 hours a night so that one of us is with the bitch at all times. When active labor begins, we are both up with her. Until the puppies can see, one of us is always with the bitch and pups. When people are interested in our puppies, they have to fill out an application and be approved for one of our puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Mister Mellow Yellow
Went homeMale
Miss Neon
Went homeFemale
Mister Brownie
Went homeMale
Miss Pinky
Went homeFemale
Mister Green Jeans
Went homeMale
Mister Red
Went homeMale
Mister Hot Pink,,
Went homeMale
Mister Creamsicle
Went homeMale
Mister Boo Boo
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Dark Pink
Went homeFemale
Light Pink
Went homeFemale
Neon
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Brown
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Joyce
Joyce 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.
“The price includes a 2-year genetic health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming and puppy socialization. Our puppies are the same price regardless of color, size, or sex. The non-refundable deposit enables the new owner to choose their puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joyce 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 Joyce 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 Joyce 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 Joyce.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Harpursville, NY
237 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Syracuse Hancock Airport
290 miles away
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More about Joyce
Club memberships
Joyce is a member of Tioga County Kennel Club.
Joyce has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Joyce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Joyce is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Heavenly German Shepherds & Shetland Sheepdogs Kennels 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
Farrah, mom
German Shepherd
About Farrah
Farrah is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joyce decided to make her part of their program. Joyce 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
Heavenly German Shepherds & Shetland Sheepdogs Kennels 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
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.
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).
