League of Shepherds
- Hayward, WI ·
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Meet the breeder
I'm Lyn R., the breeder behind League of Shepherds located in Hayward, WI. We aim to preserve and enhance the legacy of the West German Showline German Shepherd through ethical, responsible breeding practices. We are dedicated to producing dogs of exceptional temperament, structural soundness, and working ability — true to the breed’s heritage.
Q. & A. with Lyn
Why did you start breeding?
We chose to breed West German Showline German Shepherds because we believe that they are the embodiment of loyalty, strength, bravery, and confidence. We wanted to share the joy of bringing home a new furbaby without the worries of unknown triggers or health concerns that you'd get from a shelter dog.What makes your program special?
Our program is 100% within our home - no separate building. Our dogs live with us as family, instead of being isolated into runs where they get minimal interaction with people or other animals. They go on walks regularly and we make it a daily habit of sitting outside with them so they get plenty of playtime in the yard.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 black and 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 Lyn
Lyn 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.
Lyn partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“We take great pride in making sure that every puppy is placed with the right home. At 6 weeks of age, we go in order of deposits received and offer our opinion on which puppy's temperament best suits the buyer and their family. Ultimately the decision is theirs, but we do try to weigh in.”
Price
“The pricing includes the first round of vaccines, 3 rounds of dewormer, a wellness exam, and a full puppy pack. There is no difference in pricing for a litter, meaning that males, females, long coat, and stock coat are all the same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lyn 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 Lyn 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 Lyn 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lyn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hayward, WI
851 miles away
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More about Lyn
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC).
Lyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Lyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Lyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
League of 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
Ellie, mom
German Shepherd
About Ellie
Ellie is an incredibly mild-tempered and affectionate girl. She is insistent on getting attention, in the most gentle of ways. There's never any risk of being knocked over because she'll approach slowly and carefully. She is a descendant of the renowned V Margman Yes IPO2 and the exceptional 4x VA Grisu Vom Frankengold IPO3 LBZ.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
League of 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.
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).
