Milestone GSDs
- Apex, NC
- Responds within a few hours
Upcoming litters
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Julie H., the breeder behind Milestone GSDs located in Apex, NC. We are strong advocates of responsible breeding practices. We breed top-quality German Shepherds and strive to continually improve while sharing our knowledge with our buyer families. Our goal is to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.
Q. & A. with Julie
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding began with a desire to make meaningful contributions to the German Shepherd Dog and the organizations that support the breed. Having seen the effects of breeding without accountability — and experienced being dismissed when raising concerns — I became determined to do things differently: with integrity, transparency, and unwavering commitment to the dogs themselves.What makes your program special?
We raise and train our dogs with utmost care. They’re part of our family, living in our home and receiving constant attention. I actively participate in IGP clubs and events, believing that diverse activities enrich their lives. Beyond protection, obedience, and tracking, I encourage my dogs to earn CGC+ titles and enjoy sports like Dock Diving, FastCat, and IGP.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 are 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.
Blue Girl
Went homeFemale
Rainbow Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Boy
Went homeMale
Ana (Light Pink collar girl)
Went homeFemale
Aisha (Pink Collar Girl)
Went homeFemale
Arlow (Black Collar Boy)
Went homeMale
Adey (Tan Collar Girl)
Went homeFemale
Archie (Blue Collar Boy)
Went homeMale
Azee (White Collar Girl)
Went homeFemale
Astro (Red Collar Boy)
Went homeMale
Albie (Light Blue Collar Boy)
Went homeMale
Bauer
Went homeMale
Bamm Bamm
Went homeMale
Billie
Went homeFemale
Banks
Went homeMale
Benny
Went homeMale
Blake
Went homeFemale
Brooks
Went homeFemale
Clementine (Clemmie)
Went homeFemale
Calloway (Callie)
Went homeFemale
Collins
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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
"Price includes a health guarantee, vet records, deworming, vaccinations, microchip, AKC registration, and early development assessments. Puppies come with a take-home kit. Our puppies vary in price, depending on if you want a family companion/service dog, working dog, or champion show dog."
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie directly.
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
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Apex, NC
4277 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
4269 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Julie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Julie
Club memberships
Julie is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Julie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Milestone GSDs 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
Julie H.
Program update on 23 Dec 2025 •
Julie H.
Program update on 18 Dec 2025 •
Julie H.
Program update on 04 Dec 2025 •Julie H.
Litter update on 13 Nov 2025 •Puppies are 6 days old 💜
Urso and Shakira's litter
Julie H.
Litter update on 12 Nov 2025 •Shakira x Urso litter; 4 days old!
Urso and Shakira's litter
Julie H.
Litter update on 09 Nov 2025 •Shakira welcomed her 3 puppies into the world on November 8th, 2025!
Urso and Shakira's litter
Julie H.
Litter update on 23 Feb 2025 •
Negus and Viktoria's litter
Julie H.
Litter update on 15 Feb 2025 •Puppies are 4.5 weeks old
Negus and Viktoria's litter
Julie H.
Program update on 31 Jan 2025 •
Julie H.
Litter update on 30 Jan 2025 •The puppies are growing! 2 weeks old.
Negus and Viktoria's litter
Parent dogs
Shakira, mom
German Shepherd
About Shakira
Shakira di Casa Caputi, IGP1 (Hips/Elbows: f. Normal / Normal) Don di Casa Caputi Darhma di Casa Caputi (Jimmy v.d. Zenteiche, Marlo von Baccara lines) There’s something about Shakira that makes her unique. Over-medium in size and medium-strong, she combines a noble, lively expression with powerful structure and balance. Her head is beautifully shaped with dark, intelligent eyes; her back firm and straight. Every stride reinforces harmony — strong, dry muscles, excellent moderate angulation with no extremes, and a ground-covering gait that shows both strength and elegance. Confident and self-assured, with a pronounced TSB. Her show journey so far under ACOA Ecuador 🇪🇨: • VV1 – July 10, 2022 — Dr. Tito Mendoza • VV1 – December 17, 2022 — Sr. Harald Hohmann • VV1 – January 29, 2023 — Sr. Javier Estevez • SG1 – March 19, 2023 — Sr. Christoph Ludwig • SG7 – May 21, 2023 — Sr. Nikolaus Messler • SG1 – September 17, 2023 — Ab. Doubosky Marquez • SG1 – October 29, 2023 — Sr. Robert Lang Shakira di Casa Caputi moved through her character assessment like poetry in motion. Balanced, self-assured, and calm, she meets every sound and surface with quiet confidence. She stays unimpressed, curious, composed at loud noises. Her play is instant, her drive intense, her focus unwavering. Under pressure she stays steady, her persistence quietly powerful. In isolation she shows her soul: attentive, open, free. Shakira isn’t loud in her greatness — she’s grace under scrutiny, strength in stillness, confidence that doesn’t need to announce itself.
Elyf, mom
German Shepherd
About Elyf
A large, strong, and strikingly typical female with correct structural proportions. She has well-formed hindquarters angulation and good forehand angulation. She possesses high withers, a straight back, and a harmonious underline. Her front is straight, and her movement is well-balanced, showing expansive gaits. TSB pronounced. A correctly structured breeding female suitable for improving overall conformation.
Digger, dad
German Shepherd
About Digger
VA, IGP2, KKL Digger von Edelweiss Normal/Normal on hips & elbows PennHip - .36 L/R the tightest GSD hips that our vet has ever seen at 8 years old. No arthritis or dysplasia present. Digger von Edelweiss represents the pinnacle of the modern day German Shepherd Dog. I believe that Max von Stephanitz, the breed’s founder, would have been proud to see Digger as the epitome of what the German Shepherd was meant to be. While no dog is flawless, Digger comes incredibly close. He stands apart by exceeding expectations not only in physical conformation but also in mental strength, work ethic, efficient movement, and stable temperament—all qualities that many modern GSDs often lack in the show ring. Digger reflects the true spirit of a balanced working dog, having excelled in ways that have become rare. Digger’s true legacy lies in his offspring such as Kaster van Contra, who carry forward his exceptional qualities. He’s more than a champion; he’s a progenitor of excellence, shaping the future of the breed for years to come. Digger’s remarkable consistency is what truly sets him apart. He has always risen to the occasion, whether in competition or as a loyal companion at home. His steady mental strength highlights his exceptional nature, proving time and again that he never fails or falters, even in the face of challenges or setbacks beyond his control. Though there may never be another like Digger, his legacy endures through his remarkable progeny, each carrying forward the best parts of his spirit and traits. Digger von Edelweiss is not just a dog; he’s a true ambassador of the breed and, to me, the timeless Universal Sieger—a shining example of what can be achieved through love, dedication, and respect. His story will leave a lasting impact on the breed forever. 🐾
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Milestone GSDs 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
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).
