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LM German Shepherd Dogs
- Rosebud, TX
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Daniel T., the breeder behind LM German Shepherd Dogs located in Rosebud, TX. We are a small family owned business (Daniel Taylor, Lori Taylor Martinez, Juanita Petrik, and children Ellie Mae and Levi) in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. Pups are Embark tested prior to going to new homes. All pups that are still in my care after 4 months have a Penn Hip exam, started on heart preventative, and updated on all shots.
Q. & A. with Daniel
Why did you start breeding?
My mother started breeding German Shepherds and when I was on my own I started testing my Shepherds hips and elbows and started a breeding program.What makes your program special?
I enjoy raising health quality puppies and socializing and training them until they are rehomed.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include long, stock, and plush coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, black and tan, bi-color, and blue. 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.
Rose
Went homeFemale
Emma
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Daniel
Daniel 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $4,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The $1500 price includes regular worming, puppy registration papers, first puppy shots, micro chip, and puppy guarantee. Price increases as training increases and pups become older. $5000 price includes above plus pen-hip pass at 4 months or older and DNA testing for DM and other diseases. (breeding quality dog). All pups are DNA breed tested through Embark, micro-chipped, started on crate and leash training, applicable shots based on age and may even have Penn hip rating and additional basic obedience depending on age. Introduced to ENS, ESI, and surface stimulations. Any pups retained over a week of down payment will have a boarding fee charge.”
Contract & health guarantee
Daniel 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 Daniel 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 Daniel 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Daniel.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rosebud, TX
1229 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Waco Airport
1223 miles away
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Meet in Dallas, TX
1162 miles away
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More about Daniel
Club memberships
Daniel is a member of Cen-tex Dog Club and AKC.
Certifications & recognitions
Certified behavioral trainer (Juanita Petrk).
Daniel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Daniel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Daniel’s links
Daniel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
LM German Shepherd Dogs 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
Daniel T.
Program update on 17 Aug. •Almost 2 weeks old.
Daniel T.
Program update on 14 Aug. •1 week old
Daniel T.
Program update on 10 Aug. •Started ESI and short separations from each other (beginning of crate training).
Daniel T.
Program update on 09 Aug. •Pups started their ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) 8/8/25. Helps them deal with stressful situations in their lives.
Daniel T.
Program update on 07 Aug. •One color each--black, sable, and blue.
Parent dogs
Kit, dad
German Shepherd
About Kit
Kit is recessive black. Has DNA DM and MDR1 clear. PennHIP rating of .33 and .39. Weighs 95 lbs.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Plush, dad
German Shepherd
About Plush
Plush is a recessive black male, not quite two years old yet. He is DNA tested DM and MDR1 clear. He has had a PennHIP completed with no indication of OA ( Osteoarthritis-hip dysplasia). Plush is a dilute (Dd), Roan (Rr), and long coat (ShLh) carrier.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Rex, dad
German Shepherd
About Rex
Rex has been trained as a Service Dog. Obedience trained and has his CGC title and will continue getting titles. He has been Embark breed tested and clear on all GSD relevant health issues, PennHIP ratings of .24 and .27, OFA certified excellent on hips, and normal elbows.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Dixie, mom
German Shepherd
About Dixie
Dixie is a bi-colored female with an OFA "Good" certification, normal elbows, PennHIP rating of .24 and .30, she is Embark DNA tested, micro-chipped. DM carrier, and MDR1 clear. She carries for recessive black and curly coat. She weighed 68 lbs. at 2 years old.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Boo, mom
German Shepherd
About Boo
Boo is a black seal. She has been DNA tested DM and MDR1 clear. Her PennHIP rating is .32 and .36 with the worst one being her overall rating. She has an OFA pre-lim rating of fair on her hips. She is a carrier for blue (Dd), recessive black (a), carrier for wolf sable (Aw), and dominant black carrier (KB).
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Keisha, mom
German Shepherd
About Keisha
Keisha is friendly and outgoing. She is Embark breed tested clear on all relevant breed health issues, PennHIP rated .28, OFA pre-limed at 8 months as Good hips.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Cebo, dad
German Shepherd
About Cebo
All pups PennHIP tested from past litters that I had up to 16 weeks old did have a PennHIP rating of below .41 for the German Shepherd Dog standard. Parents are DM clear and MDR1 clear and clear of all German Shephard Dog health issues done by Embark DNA testing. One male I kept for breeding purposes from these parents has OFA certified Excellent on his hips and normal on elbows. The male I kept is in training as a SDIT (Service Dog in Training), has obtained his CGC title, and will continue his training to receive additional titles.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
LM German Shepherd Dogs 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
DNA Profile, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Daniel to bring home their puppies.
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Lance N.
Verified owner · July 2025
We had an amazing experience with Juanita at LM German Shepherd Dogs! From the very beginning, she was kind, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She clearly care so much about the well-being of their dogs and go the extra mile to ensure each puppy goes to the right home. We really appreciated the regular updates, photos, and check-ins leading up to pickup. If you’re looking for a responsible, ethical, and loving breeder, I truly can’t recommend Juanita enough. Our pup, Magnolia has been the perfect addition to our family—healthy, well-socialized, and with a wonderful temperament! We’re so grateful and would absolutely come back for another dog in the future!
Aliyah S.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Couldn't be happier with my experience with her! Super knowledgeable and helpful. My pup is so well behaved and just the cutest and perfect pup I could have asked for! Process was super easy as well. Very responsive and keeps you up to date till you get your pup! Again would recommend this breeder to anyone for German shepherds, have already gotten so many compliments on how beautiful mine is!
Samuel K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Juanita is very knowledgeable and responsive. She readily gives information and tips for training and caring for your dog. Overall this was a great experience and I'd recommend Juanita to anyone looking for a German Shepherd!
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Daniel C.
Verified owner · May 2025
Juanita Petrik knows German Shepard dogs well ..... She sold us a sable female pup over a year ago and we couldn't be more pleased with Rosie...... She's already a reliable watch dog and is very smart.... was easy to train. Rosie bonded with us quickly and is very loyal and obedient. Seems good with other dogs and people...... Rosie is our seventh German Shepard, and we couldn't be more pleased with her ..... We highly recommend Juanita and her dogs....
Taylor A.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Had an amazing time working with Juanita and getting my new German shepherd koda to her new home and she is soooooo smart and funny. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a good dog you look towards getting one with her.
