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Osborn's Country German Shepherds
- Bear Lake, MI
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Twyla O., the breeder behind Osborn's Country German Shepherds located in Bear Lake, MI. Our German Shepherds are raised in the country. They are bred for good health with family and home protection a top priority. The parent dogs for this litter have been OFA hip and elbow x-rayed with no evidence of dysplasia certified. Also have Embark testing with Degenerative Myelopathy clear results. These puppies are raised inside our home and will be very socialized by 8 weeks.
Q. & A. with Twyla
Why did you start breeding?
We had a German Shepherd given to us after he became possessive of their personal belonging. He was a wonderful dog that just needed some directions and obedience training, but he developed hip issues around 7-8 years old. It was then I realized the difference in responsible breeding by not breeding dogs with hip issues. Our parent dogs have come from breeders that did the background work also by having the hip testing done before breeding. We have also done that with this litter. They will come with a health guarantee.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and tan. 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.
SOLD Gray collar girl
Went homeFemale
SOLD Green collar boy
Went homeMale
Aqua Collar Boy
Went homeMale
SOLD Brown collar boy
Went homeMale
SOLD White Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
SOLD Tan collar Boy
Went homeMale
SOLD Pink Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Twyla
Twyla 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, Micro chipping, a health guarantee and sales contract. Deposits determine order of pick of puppies. Males are 1800.00, Females 1600.00 with full registration/ breeding rights additional.”
Contract & health guarantee
Twyla 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 Twyla 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 Twyla 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Twyla.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bear Lake, MI
581 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cherry Capital Airport (was Cherry County Airpark)
573 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Twyla can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Twyla
Twyla has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Twyla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Twyla’s links
Twyla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Osborn's Country 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
Dory, mom
German Shepherd
About Dory
Dory is an old Style Straight back German Shepherd with a low to medium drive. She has been tested for Hip dysplasia with has OFA certification of no evidence and has elbow joints showing negative. She has had DNA testing for DM- Degenerative Myopathy with clear results. She is calm inside or outside the house and has been very socialized with the customers at our Sporting Goods Store. She is very obedient and is the protector of our free range chickens and cat.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Duke, dad
German Shepherd
About Duke
Duke is an old Style Straight back German Shepherd with a low to medium drive. He has been tested for Hip dysplasia with good joint conformation and elbow joints showing negative. He has had DNA testing for DM- Degenerative Myopathy with clear results. He is calm inside or outside the house. He has been very socialized with the customers at our Sporting Goods Store. He is very obedient and is the protector of our free range chickens and cat. He is just 3 years old and still filling out.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Osborn's Country 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.
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.
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).
