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Legend Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Candee F., the breeder behind Legend Shepherds located in Kennewick, WA. Over 30 years of breeding dogs that have met my health requirements—temperament, health, and structure are paramount. Welcome to Legend Shepherds! My name is Candee and I've been involved with German Shepherds since I bought my first one when I was 18 years old. Although he didn't turn out to be the show dog I wanted, I did fall in love with the breed and the passion to show german shepherds.
Q. & A. with Candee
Why did you start breeding?
Grew up around GSD's and love their intelligence, loyalty, and beauty. As I got older, I became involved with conformation showing and breeding structurally correct animals that can perform in all venues.What makes your program special?
Everyone that knows me knows that I'm a health nut when it comes to the dogs having clearances (OFA, DM) and that I will only breed a dog if I feel it's temperament is close to perfect (as there is no perfect animal). I'm very picky and want to produce animals that will have wonderful, healthy lives.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Candee
Candee 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Candee 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 Candee 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 Candee 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 Candee.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kennewick, WA
2150 miles away
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More about Candee
Candee has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Candee was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Candee’s links
Candee is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Legend 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Legend 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition, 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).
