Lindenhill GSD
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael & Sheila M., the breeder behind Lindenhill GSD located in Roseville, MN. We are an AKC Breeder of Merit, we breed for temperament, type, and transmission. We love the German Shepherd breed and have been doing this for 35 years.
Q. & A. with Michael & Sheila
Why did you start breeding?
After making a couple mistakes of going to not-so-great breeders, we bought the best bitch we could find. Eight generations later, she can still be found far back in our pedigrees. We exhibited in conformation and obedience. learned from experienced old timers and we keep learning today. As a friend likes to say, the best breeders remain students of the breed all their lives.What makes your program special?
We are producing puppies from health tested parents in order to better this breed with every litter. Our dogs and puppies are very important to us and we will always take back one of our own if their owner is no longer able to care for them. We never want to see one of our dogs in a shelter.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Michael & Sheila
Michael & Sheila 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 a $200 refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $9,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We never take a deposit until we are certain that a potential client is the right owner for a puppy. Nor do we take a deposit until all puppies are seen by the vet and have their puppy shots. Be advised that there are no mail order puppies. We must meet the new owner and expect a new person to interview us as we will interview them. We prefer clients to be familiar with our breed and/or has had a GSD currently or in the past.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michael & Sheila 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 Michael & Sheila 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 Michael & Sheila 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 Michael & Sheila.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Roseville, MN
4372 miles away
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More about Michael & Sheila
Club memberships
Michael & Sheila is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis & St. Paul.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Michael & Sheila has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Michael & Sheila was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Michael & Sheila’s links
Michael & Sheila is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lindenhill GSD 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
Great level
Lindenhill GSD 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.
Dentition, Brucellosis
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).
