I'm James M., the breeder behind James McDonnell located in Pennsylvania. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded German Shepherd puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! We offer well-rounded, healthy, German Shepherds puppies who will excel in any adventure with their new family! Our dogs are intelligent, loving, and athletic, and they produce puppies who will thrive in a number of different lifestyles. We're passionate about these dogs and are careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies.
Q. & A. with James
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from James
James 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
Connect with James to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
James 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 James 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 James directly.
James has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
James was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
James is a trusted Good Dog breeder
James McDonnell 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
James McDonnell 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.