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Rosewood Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Bo V., the breeder behind Rosewood Shepherds located in Cannon Falls, MN. I have loved the German Shepherd breed since childhood and have been actively showing and breeding for 30+ years. In my breeding program health, temperament and intelligence are my main priorities.
Q. & A. with Bo
Why did you start breeding?
I have loved the beauty and brilliance of the German Shepherd Dog since owning my first Shepherd at the age of 12. My breeding program began in the late 1980's when I acquired a bitch from the east coast. 30 plus years later, my Rosewood German Shepherd dogs and my breeding program are nationally recognized.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have plush coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Bo
Bo 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 Bo to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Bo 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 Bo 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 Bo 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 Bo.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cannon Falls, MN
878 miles away
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More about Bo
Club memberships
Bo is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of Mpls/St Paul and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Bo has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Bo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Bo’s links
Bo is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rosewood 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
Cassy, mom
German Shepherd
About Cassy
Cassy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bo decided to make her part of their program. Bo 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.
Cassy, mom
German Shepherd
About Cassy
Cassy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bo decided to make her part of their program. Bo 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.
Donald, dad
German Shepherd
About Donald
Donald is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Bo decided to make him part of their program. Bo 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.
Cassy, mom
German Shepherd
About Cassy
Cassy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bo decided to make her part of their program. Bo 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
Rosewood 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).
