Hughes Shepherds
- Bethel, OH
Available puppies
Black collar
2 weeks old · Male
Green collar
2 weeks old · Male
Pink collar
2 weeks old · Female
Brown collar
2 weeks old · Male
Yellow female
2 weeks old · Female
Blue collar
2 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Vanessa H., the breeder behind Hughes Shepherds located in Bethel, OH. We offer health tested, temperament tested german shepherd puppies. Raised indoors with small children ranging from age 1 to age 6. We also have toy poodles in the home that they are raised with until they leave our home. Parents are great with children and all animals. We have a variety of stock, medium plush and long hair. Mother is from polish lines, father is from west german showline.
Q. & A. with Vanessa
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with my grandmother and she ran a rescue and was a top breeder for 30 years. She taught me everything she knew and it quickly became my dream, to be like her. As we both shared the same love and passion for dogs and doing right by them.What makes your program special?
My dogs are all raised indoors and are exposed to everyday life. They are raised as our own until they leave our home so they go to their new homes and quickly adapt.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock, plush, 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 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 Vanessa
Vanessa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Vanessa partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Puppies will be be temperament tested to fit appropriate homes needs.”
Price
“This price includes the puppies akc registration, a copy of each parents pedigree, a copy of each parents health tests and a certificate of health from our veterinarian. Puppies will come with first shots and will be on a deworming schedule of every 2 weeks starting at 2 weeks old. I do not require a deposit to purchase one of my pups at 8 weeks. But i cannot hold a specific one without a deposit on that pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Vanessa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bethel, OH
357 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
386 miles away
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Meet in Cincinnati, OH
377 miles away
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More about Vanessa
Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Vanessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Vanessa’s links
Vanessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hughes 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
Bear, dad
German Shepherd
About Bear
Bear is such a gentle giant. He loves kids of all ages and dogs. His best friends are toy poodles at the moment lol he is such a goofy guy that loves to play and will make you laugh all day. He is a long hair west german showline with the best personality
Riley, mom
German Shepherd
About Riley
Riley is such a sweetheart she just loves staying by our sides and cuddling all day. She absolutely adores children and follows ours everywhere making sure they are safe. She has the perfect demeanor and so do her puppies!
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Hughes 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 Disease 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).
