Royale German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Calley W., the breeder behind Royale German Shepherds located in Richmond, KY. I am a responsible breeder who is passionate about my breed. I aim to produce dogs with solid temperaments, and beautiful conformation breeding to the breed standard. We enjoy participating in conformation events and staying involved in the breed as much as possible.
Q. & A. with Calley
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because I want to create a difference in the German Shepherd Dog breed. I want to see more health tested dogs with stable temperaments, dogs that can do any job. My foundation bitch is kin to many Service Dogs and I want to keep this going in my own lines.What makes your program special?
My breeding program is very special, I do a lot with my foundation bitch and I am in it solely for the dogs.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 black, bi-color, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Calley
Calley 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“My puppies are priced at $2,500 regardless of color, gender, temperament, including sport or show prospects. I require a $500 non-refundable deposit for my wait list.”
Contract & health guarantee
Calley 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 Calley 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 Calley 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
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Calley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Richmond, KY
380 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lexington, KY
386 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Calley can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Calley
Certifications & recognitions
OFA health testing, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Calley has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Calley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Calley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Royale 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
All breeds
Mountain Cur
German Shepherd
Tazzy, mom
Mountain Cur
About Tazzy
Black Brindle Bi-Color, high in the rear, human and dog friendly, doesn’t lie on a tree, won’t alert to dead but will alert to tails
Hottie, mom
German Shepherd
About Hottie
AKC ptd Red Dirt’s She’s A Hottie is owned by Calley Ward of Royale German Shepherds based out of Kentucky, and co-owned with her breeder Heather Dyer of Red Dirt Kennels based out of Oklahoma. OFA Hips - Good OFA Elbows - Normal DM Carrier
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Royale 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).
