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Howixx German Shepherds
- Portland, TN
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due Mar. 2026
Ready Apr. 2026
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due Apr. 2026
Ready May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Grace S., the breeder behind Howixx German Shepherds located in Portland, TN. Our dogs are bred for good health and temperament. We extensively health test all our breeding dogs, and every dog we produce is backed by a 26 month health guarantee. I believe in setting puppies up for success for their new homes. All of our puppies are raised inside our home and exposed to everyday noises and stimuli.
Q. & A. with Grace
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 bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red collar
Went homeMale
Yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Light blue collar
Went homeFemale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Orange collar
Went homeFemale
Teal collar
Went homeFemale
Green collar
Went homeMale
Black collar
Went homeMale
Red collar
Went homeMale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Black collar
Went homeMale
Bosco
Went homeMale
White collar
Went homeFemale
Blue collar
Went homeMale
Lime green collar
Went homeFemale
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Grace
Grace 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 between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies go home with AKC registration, Health exam, clear fecals, & shots by a licensed Vet, microchipped, and small bag of food they are on. Deposits are generally non refundable, however we understand life happens so deposits are transferable to a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Grace 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 Grace 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 Grace 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Grace.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Portland, TN
522 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)
542 miles away
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Meet in Louisville, KY
450 miles away
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More about Grace
Club memberships
Grace is a member of O.G. patriot Schutzhund Club, Protection Sports Association, German Shepherd Dog Club of America, and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Grace has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Grace was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Grace is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Howixx 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
Litter and program updates
Grace S.
Program update on 08 Nov. •
Grace S.
Program update on 20 Feb. •
Parent dogs
Girmo, dad
German Shepherd
About Girmo
Girmo is an exceptional, highly accomplished male who combines power, precision, and heart, a true representation of the working German Shepherd. His accomplishments speak for themselves: Accomplishments: 2021 MidEast IGP1 Regional Champion 2022 MidEast 2nd Place Regional Championship 2022 MidEast Regional Universal Sieger USCA National Championship — 12th Place Finish & High Tracking (100 pts!) WUSV Qualifier — 7th Place Finish 2023 USA-2 WUSV Universal World Team (Switzerland) Team USA — 1st Place Girmo brings proven genetics, sound & stable temperament, and outstanding work ethic to the table, everything we value in a true German Shepherd. He is social with new people, and all around outgoing, happy boy.
Excellent health testing
Spine (OFA, FCI), Temperament Test, +4 more.
Arria, mom
German Shepherd
About Arria
Arria is a powerhouse of a female, imported from Czech Republic. Her current titles include: BH/VT, IGP1,SPR3, GPR2 Health testing: HD:A, ED:0, SPONDY:0, OCD:0 DM:N/N
Excellent health testing
DNA Profile, Temperament Test, +5 more.
Stoli, mom
German Shepherd
About Stoli
Stoli was imported from Czech Republic as a puppy. She is a large, masculine female weighing in at 85 pounds, with lovely structure and thick bone. She has a lovely temperament, great with children, cats and livestock. She is medium overall drive, she enjoys chasing a ball but inside she is a real snoozer. Stoli has had 1 litter and produced lovely all around stable family members.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Sully, mom
German Shepherd
About Sully
Sully was imported from Slovakia and is currently under 2 years old. She is one of our up and coming females, Sully has a BH/VT, and is currently working towards IGP1.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Spine (OFA, FCI), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Howixx 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.
Spine (OFA, FCI), Hock Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD), 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.
Full Embark 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).
