J-Lyn Shepherds
- Belton, SC ·
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda N., the breeder behind J-Lyn Shepherds located in Belton, SC. Over 45 years experience working with this amazing breed! Our dogs come from champion bloodlines. While we have show prospects available, all of our puppies will make excellent family companions! We'd be thrilled to tell you more about what living with a German Shepherd is like & how they will not only enhance your daily life but exceed your expectations!
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
I actually began breeding in 1979.What makes your program special?
The bloodlines we breed to are from some of the top dogs in the country. We choose to breed to the Standard as provided by AKC & the GSDCA to preserve the credibility of our wonderful breed. We also do temperament testing on all our litters and have done so for over 45yrs with good success with the outcome of the results.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 include black, black and red, 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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Mr Gray
Went homeMale
Mr. Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Miss Orange
Went homeFemale
Mr. No Collar
Went homeMale
Miss Blue
Went homeFemale
Mr. Red Collar
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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, Linda partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We discuss what your preferences are such as gender and temperament, if you have had a German Shepherd before and what to expect, what your plans are for your puppy (such as training, breeding, living quarters, etc), show prospect or family companion.”
Price
“Includes AKC registration, State guarantee, health record(1st set of vaccines, exam, weight, worming & when are due) health cert if leaving SC, temp test, pedigree, bill of sale, Parents pictures. Deposit is not refundable unless previously discussed & approved by the Breeder.It will be applied to purchase price once new pups are born & you are notified that there are spots available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Belton, SC
418 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
388 miles away
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Meet in Greenville, SC
397 miles away
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More about Linda
Club memberships
Linda is a member of GSDC of North Florida, Augusta German Shepherd Dog Club, and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Over 30 AKC Champions, Temperament Test Certificates, National Specialties placements , AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
J-Lyn 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
Linda N.
Litter update on 25 July •We no longer have any puppies available from this litter, they have all been sold
Donny and Dyna's litter
Parent dogs
Maddie, mom
German Shepherd
About Maddie
Maddie is a female German Shepherd over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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.
Leena, mom
German Shepherd
About Leena
Sweet, silly girl. Light black & tan. Plush coat. Carries the long coat gene. Very good mother. Loves to play ball and dock diving
Parent health testing
Excellent level
J-Lyn 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
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).
