Palmetto German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Alley T., the breeder behind Palmetto German Shepherds located in Anderson, SC. My dogs are bred for health and temperament above all, but conformation and workability are key goals in my breeding program. Every dog in my breeding program is at least OFA good and must be DNA all clear. It would be my pleasure to help introduce you to your next German Shepherd puppy!
Q. & A. with Alley
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved dogs, I started my “career” in dogs when I trained my own service dog (a German Shepherd) at 19 with no experience. I then started training other people’s dogs. I apprenticed breeding with a Doberman breeder. I decided to get a second German Shepherd and met my mentor, Lisa Walsh (all-breed trainer, and AKC breeder of merit). Lisa has taught me everything I know about GSDs and I continue to learn everyday.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable and black. 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
White
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Navy
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Lime
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Alley
Alley 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 $750 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposit holds your spot on the waitlist/holds your puppy until its time for them to go home!”
Contract & health guarantee
Alley 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 Alley 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 Alley directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Anderson, SC
425 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
388 miles away
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More about Alley
Club memberships
Alley is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Alley has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Alley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Palmetto 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
Kiara, mom
German Shepherd
About Kiara
Kiara is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alley decided to make her part of their program. Alley 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.
Forest, dad
German Shepherd
About Forest
Forest is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alley decided to make him part of their program. Alley 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.
Bucket, mom
German Shepherd
About Bucket
Bucket is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alley decided to make her part of their program. Alley 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.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Palmetto 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Full Embark 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).
