Northwinds German Shepherds

Pamela H.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Wausau, WI
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Pamela H., the breeder behind Northwinds German Shepherds located in Wausau, WI. Bold and beautiful, our GSDs excel in every venue asked of them. Northwind puppies can be found in search and rescue, therapy dog, rally, conformation, agility, barn hunts, dock diving and more. Please reach out and see if one of our pups may be perfect for enriching your life.

Q. & A. with Pamela

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My love for the breed began years ago when I met my first working German Shepherd through a mentorship at a local ranch. Since then the breed has had my heart, respect and admiration. There is no other breed as versatile, loyal and loving as a well bred German Shepherd.

  • What makes your program special?

    We believe in the total dog. One that not only looks good but also is intelligent, loyal, confident and knows the difference between a friendly stranger and a potential threat and acts accordingly. Ours dogs are community sound and with proper training quickly become a valuable member of the family. A lifetime of love and loyalty comes with each Northwind’s puppy.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies include plush and stock 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 red, and bi-color. 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.

Getting a puppy from Pamela

Pamela 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.

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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Northwind puppies are vet checked, microchipped and each pup comes with a puppy pack including vet/health info, bag of food, treats, toys, blanket with mom and littermates scent and 24/7 breeder support. $500 non refundable deposit to hold puppy. Deposits may be transferred to a future litter if circumstances warrant.”

Contract & health guarantee

Pamela 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 Pamela 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 Pamela directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Pamela.

Breeder's location

Meet in Wausau, WI

745 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Green Bay–Austin Straubel Airport

665 miles away

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Meet in Madison, WI

680 miles away

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More about Pamela

  • Club memberships

    Pamela is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Central WI Canine Sports Club, and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Pamela has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Pamela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Pamela’s links

Pamela is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Northwinds 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Northwinds 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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, 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 Pamela to bring home their puppies.

  • Alexander L.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    The best decision of my life was getting a dog from Northwinds German Shepherds. Archer is 5 months old now and the best dog in the world. I highly recommend Pamela as she was super responsive and cares for her animals immensely.

    Kayla p.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Pam was super to work with she sent many photos and videos of my puppy while I was waiting to pick him up, very informative about his personality and answered all my questions I had! My puppy, named Kimber came home with a great start to potty training and crate training which made his adjustment to his new home a great experience for him and us! He’s confident and well socialized, 100% would recommend getting a puppy from Northwinds.

    Amy O.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2024

    Pamela has been a joy to work with from the moment I messaged her. She has been very transparent, honest, knowledgeable and kind. She is always available to answer any questions. Pamela has been extremely helpful throughout this entire process. I waited many years to find the right breeder, I am beyond happy I chose to go with Pamela and Northwinds German Shepherds. My puppy was matched with me, he is perfect for me. His temperament even as a puppy is well behaved and calm, he is amazing in every way. Around other dogs he does very very well, at home he is trained only to chew his toys at 4 months old. He is house trained and sleeps through the night since I got him at 3 months old. I am excited to see his personality grow. I have had an all around amazing experience with Pamela, I am very happy.

  • Angela F.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Pamela was so helpful and answered all my questions as I was searching for a puppy. I appreciated how quickly she responded and shared pictures. I spoke to a number of breeders but Pamela stood out due to her knowledge about the breed and warm nature. I could tell she really cared about her dogs and the litters. We’ve had our sweet girl, Whiskey, for 3 weeks and her temperament is exactly as Pamela described. We couldn’t be happier!

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    Erika K.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    We have had an amazing experience with Northwinds German Shepards. Pamela is very organized and was awesome to work with. She helped us get the perfect puppy for our family.

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    Emily D.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Pamela was amazing to work with and was quick to respond to all of my emails. She definitely knows her breed well and has been supportive even after we brought Xena home. Our puppy is awesome and fearless. She is loving, fun, and smart. We would recommend Northwinds German Shepherds to anyone looking for a well-rounded family companion!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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