R3 Workingline Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Erik J., the breeder behind R3 Workingline Shepherds located in Mc Kinney, TX. We offer quality German Shepherds from Czech, German, and Slovakian pedigrees specializing in Schutzhund, IGP title bloodlines. Our breeding program is focused on health, athleticism, intelligence, and temperament. We are dedicated to providing top-quality, long-term companions, and working dogs. Our dogs come from European bloodlines with a history of testing and training.
Q. & A. with Erik
Why did you start breeding?
We had a friend and neighbor who was a breeder. We started out babysitting for him and eventually started to expand into full-time caregivers and selling.What makes your program special?
We are a small breeder and this is mainly out of love for our dogs and wanting to share with others. We are not dependent on our breeding business so we focus on quality, health, and customer service. We get tons of recommendations and friends of past customers. We follow and still have contact with tons of our previous puppies and owners.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 include sable, black, and 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.
Dakota
Went homeFemale
Sasha
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Erik
Erik 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 $2,250 - $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppy prices include a health guarantee, AKC registration, vaccinations, deworming, and initial vet visits. Note: breeding rights and shipping are not included. A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erik 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 Erik 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 Erik 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erik.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mc Kinney, TX
1139 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
1162 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Erik can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Erik
Erik has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Erik was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Erik is a trusted Good Dog breeder
R3 Workingline 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
Guicci, mom
German Shepherd
About Guicci
Guicci has all of the required testing and great Pedigree from IGP3 lineage and grand daughter of world champion.
Indy, mom
German Shepherd
About Indy
Indy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erik decided to make her part of their program. Erik 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.
Arsinoe, mom
German Shepherd
About Arsinoe
Arsinoe is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erik decided to make her part of their program. Erik 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
R3 Workingline 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.
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).
