Racherbach Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm JAMES H., the breeder behind Racherbach Kennels located in Enumclaw, WA. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Mr Brown
Went homeMale
Mr Yellow
Went homeFemale
Ms Neon
Went homeFemale
Mr Lime
Went homeMale
Ms Red
Went homeMale
Ms Gray
Went homeFemale
Mr Blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from JAMES
JAMES 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 $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, de-worming, puppy socialization and microchip. Transport recommendations are available either by buyer or negotiated.”
Contract & health guarantee
JAMES 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 JAMES 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 JAMES 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
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 JAMES.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Enumclaw, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
More about JAMES
JAMES has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
JAMES was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
JAMES’s links
JAMES is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Racherbach Kennels 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
HELA, mom
German Shepherd
About HELA
HELA is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, JAMES decided to make her part of their program. JAMES 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
Racherbach 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.
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).
