Mächtiger Barkerheim German Shepherds
- Tippecanoe, IN
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather B., the breeder behind Mächtiger Barkerheim German Shepherds located in Tippecanoe, IN.
Q. & A. with Heather
What makes your program special?
We are proud to pair registered, genetic & health tested parents with passing OFA scores that are a truly wonderful representation of this breed. Our goal is to produce puppies that will be excellent family dogs for homes that understand, love and appreciate this breed!What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Missy - Pink Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Cane - Red Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Noel - Purple Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Story
Went homeFemale
Ember
Went homeFemale
Timber
Went homeMale
Forest
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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.
Heather 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.
Price
“Puppies go home with AKC registration, age appropriate vaccinations/deworming, microchip & a puppy pack! This will include a small bag of food, leash & a stuffy or blanket with mom/litter mates scent. We take deposits when puppies turn 1 week old and this amount will go toward the total purchase price of your puppy. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Tippecanoe, IN
480 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fort Wayne Airport
430 miles away
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Meet in Fort Wayne, IN
429 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mächtiger Barkerheim German 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
Jovi, mom
German Shepherd
About Jovi
Jovi is a female German Shepherd about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Mächtiger Barkerheim German 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Full Embark Panel
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).
