J-Lyn Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda N., the breeder behind J-Lyn Shepherds located in Belton, SC. Over 40 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?
My grandfather had a daughter to the original movie dog "Strongheart" which was before "Rin TinTin". So I guess you could say it's in my background. 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 40 yrs with good success with the outcome of the results.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
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 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 between $1,800 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, State guarantee, health record(1st set of vaccines, exam, weight, worming & when next are due) health cert if leaving SC, temp test, pedigree, parents health certs, bill of sale, etc. The deposit required will be 1/2 of the purchase price once puppies are born & you are notified that there are reservation 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
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 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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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
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 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
Parent 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
Quill, dad
German Shepherd
About Quill
Fun loving guy, BALL FREAK!! Good stud dog. Plush coat, carries the long coat gene.
Maddie, mom
German Shepherd
About Maddie
Maddie is a female German Shepherd almost 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good 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.
