



I'm Jonathan M., the breeder behind Pray Love Shepherd Kennels located in Davenport, FL. Our high-quality puppies are the result of extensive research and thorough care for our outstanding dogs and puppies. As breeders, we are very selective in our breeding decisions. We prioritize maintaining a manageable breeding program to allow individual socialization of each puppy.

What are the different breed coat types in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Zeus - Green Collar Black Boy
Male

Kricket - Yellow Collar Sable Girl
Female

Sophie - Purple Collar Black Girl
Female

Sasha - Pink Collar Sable Girl
Female

Baron - Black Collar Sable Boy
Male

Kyzer - Blue Collar Black Male
Male

Bear - Brown Collar Sable Boy
Male

Neon (Sable Boy)
Male
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Lucy (Tribal Print Collar previously Red Collar)
Female

Ruby (Black Girl)
Female
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Navy Stripe Collar (previously Purple Collar)
Female

Dutchess (White Collar)
Female

Black Boy
Male

Stella (Black Collar)
Female

Envy (Dark Tan Collar)
Female

Sable Boy - Blue Havoc
Male

Sable Girl - Purple Collar : Serabi
Female

Sable Girl - Pink Collar : Dakota
Female

Black Boy - Yellow Collar : Onyx
Male

Black Boy - Green Collar : Knox
Male

Sable Boy - Orange Collar : Tom
Male
Jonathan 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Jonathan partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Puppies are matched with approved homes based on a careful evaluation of their individual temperaments and the lifestyle needs of the buyer, ensuring the best possible fit for both the puppy and the family.”

“The Price includes AKC litter Registration, AKC Limited Registration forms, Microchip, First round of vaccines, Health certificate by certified veterinarian. Socialization, initiation of basic obediance training, and more! All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, or sex. A deposit is required to secure a spot on our waitlist and your forever pup.”
Jonathan 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 Jonathan 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 Jonathan directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jonathan.
Meet in Davenport, FL
788 miles away
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Meet at Orlando Sanford Airport
741 miles away
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Meet in Jacksonville Beach, FL
645 miles away
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Jonathan has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Jonathan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Pray Love Shepherd Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Jonathan M.
Pick Up/Meet Up round one complete! Sophie girl is soaking up all of the summer fun and enjoying her week as an only child! We hope that all of the pups that went home this weekend are settling well into their forever homes and had a great first night!



Simba and Kiwi's litter

Jonathan M.
Unbothered sleeping angel...loud noise bothers who? Not our pups...music in the garage and leaf blower, tv on, lots of scents from cooking, busy feet around him, and the infamous vacuum is going around!


Simba and Kiwi's litter

Jonathan M.
Anyone with crate training plans, let us know we can get them started.



Simba and Kiwi's litter

Jonathan M.
Understanding “No”: I can sniff temporary human mom’s feet but I can’t bite, I can bite my big purple Kong duck 🦆



Simba and Kiwi's litter

Jonathan M.
Possibly scary introductions with positive reinforcement. The pups met Wall-e today with treats and a bowl of food afterwards. Wall-e is one of our favorite tools to have in a busy home with lots of paws! 🐾





Simba and Kiwi's litter

Jonathan M.
Is he a laker fan or Rockets? Either way these pups are so calm! Only 3 weeks



Simba and Kiwi's litter

Jonathan M.
Some fun pictures and updates coming soon…a big week for the pups. Big kid collars, deworming, and more!



Simba and Kiwi's litter

Jonathan M.

Jonathan M.
Friday night shenanigans! Basketball, music and some tired kids! lol

Jonathan M.
When you get a pup from Prayloveshepherd you are getting a piece of our family! It’s more than just $, our pups are handled daily, interacted with, and exposed to real world environments. Only 3 left!




Simba and Kiwi's litter

German Shepherd
About Lee
Lee is the kind of German Shepherd who makes an impression without trying. She is confident and clear-headed when she works, but at home she is sweet and affectionate. She has the intelligence and drive we want in a working shepherd, balanced by a gentle nature. Lee earned her IGP1 and Kkl breed survey on her own merit, with a pronounced working-temperament rating. Her official SV records verify normal hips, nearly-normal elbows, and LUW 1. She is a strong, athletic bi-color female with beautiful pigment and a steady presence. Her European working pedigree gave her a strong foundation, but Lee is not special because of a list of famous dogs behind her. She is special because of the dog she is: loving, capable, proven, and accomplished in her own right. We are very proud to have her in our program.
Good health testing

German Shepherd
About Esmie
Esmie is a female German Shepherd over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jonathan decided to make her part of their program. Jonathan 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

German Shepherd
About Kiwi
Kiwi is a substantial dark-sable female with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She is lively, intelligent, determined, and deeply connected to her family. She enjoys search games and work, then settles into a patient, nurturing role with children, younger dogs, and puppies. Kiwi passed the BH-VT companion and traffic test and completed the SVÖ Wesensbeurteilung temperament assessment. Her assessment describes a self-confident, balanced, approachable dog with good temperament, secure movement, strong play and search drive, and calm responses to gunfire and environmental pressure. Her official SVÖ pedigree records HD fast normal (a2) and ED normal (e1), and her AKC DNA panel reports Degenerative Myelopathy and the German Shepherd breed-profile conditions tested as normal/clear. Her pedigree includes accomplished working dogs, but Kiwi's value is in the dog she is: confident, capable, maternal, and clear-headed. She brings work ethic, stability, and genuine affection to our program.
Excellent health testing

German Shepherd
About Simba
Simba is a substantial pure-black male with a steady, confident presence. He is powerful and athletic, but what we appreciate most is his clear head and affectionate nature. He is intelligent, eager to work, naturally brave, and gentle with children and family. His official records include OFA Good hips, OFA Normal elbows, and an AKC genetic health panel showing normal/clear results for Degenerative Myelopathy and the other German Shepherd breed-profile conditions tested. He is AKC DNA profiled and registered with both AKC and the SV/FCI system. Simba comes from generations of accomplished working dogs, but he is not special because of the names behind him. He has earned his place through the dog he is: strong, dependable, loving, and confident, with the drive and stability we want in our program.
Excellent health testing
Excellent level
Pray Love Shepherd Kennels 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.
Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, Full Embark Panel, 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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Jonathan to bring home their puppies.

Corey D.
Verified owner · July 2026


Working with Jonathan and family was an absolute pleasure. They kept us constantly informed and answered our questions promptly. Could not have hoped for a better result than the one we had with Baron. These folks are very organized and if I was to do it again, I'd go right back to them! 10/10 experience!

Nick J.
Verified owner · June 2026






Jonathan and Pray Love Shepherd Kennels exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and Jonathan was always quick to answer questions and provide updates. We regularly received photos, videos, and information about our puppy, which made us feel connected and confident while waiting to bring him home. It was obvious that he genuinely cares about his dogs and is passionate about producing healthy, well-tempered German Shepherds. When we picked up Kyzer, he was healthy, confident, and clearly well cared for. The transition home has gone remarkably well, and it’s easy to see the amount of time and effort that went into his early socialization and care. Jonathan’s professionalism, transparency, and dedication made this one of the best experiences we’ve had working with a breeder. We would absolutely recommend Pray Love Shepherd Kennels to anyone looking for a quality German Shepherd and a breeder who truly stands behind their dogs.

Christina C.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
We had such a great experience with Jonathan! They were so responsive and supportive, giving us guidance on what Onyx would need. They take such great care of the puppies and they are raised in their home with their family so onyx took to our boys right away. They introduce them to a wide range of foods. Onyx arrived knowing sit, come, and has picked up stay and leave it already (at 9 weeks). Overall Onyx is healthy, very intelligent, and a great addition to our family.
Cecilia C.
Verified owner · July 2026
It was great working with Johnathon any questions or concerns he replied back as soon as possible all of the information for the parents are on the website in detail I live the update pictures and videos of the pups
Daniel M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025


Johnathan was awesome to deal with very communicative and helpful with any questions I had about our puppy. We chose an adorable girl sable and we couldn’t be happier with our new member to the family.
Francisco A.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
It was a great experience. This was my first German Shepherd and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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.