Rikah-Haus German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Shak W., the breeder behind Rikah-Haus German Shepherds located in Dothan, AL. At Rikah-Haus German Shepherds, we produce top-quality German Shepherd puppies from a motherline with generations of success both in the health standards and also temperament.
Q. & A. with Shak
What makes your program special?
Our mission is to produce the ultimate pet, one litter at a time, which will thrive in all facets of life. Our vision is to improve in the overall standards of the breed. We strive to satisfy all pet parents by ensuring that your chosen companion meets and exceeds all your expectations.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shak
Shak 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
Connect with Shak to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Shak 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 Shak 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 Shak 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 Shak.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dothan, AL
706 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
More about Shak
Shak has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Shak was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Shak’s links
Shak is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rikah-Haus 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
Jaci, mom
German Shepherd
About Jaci
Jaci is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shak decided to make her part of their program. Shak 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
Great level
Rikah-Haus 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.
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).
