Royalty German Shepherds

Emily T.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Maricopa, AZ
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Quill
Rhaenys

Planned German Shepherd litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 2026
Kadee

Planned German Shepherd litter

Due June 2026

Ready July 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Emily T., the breeder behind Royalty German Shepherds located in Maricopa, AZ. We are a veteran family owned and operated program. As a member of the veterinary world for the last decade as well as the dog training community we have seen just how detrimental unethical breeding and lack of knowledge can be for both family and dog. ​ We made it a goal to produce high quality, healthy, sound dogs for everyone who is looking for an intelligent, confident and sociable family member. ​ We follow all European breeding standards, each breeding candidate is completely health tested by the SV in Germany if they are being imported or The OFA in the US. They are also trained, trialed and earn their working titles before breeding. Our program produces dogs suitable for experienced active families as well as dogs suitable for law enforcement, competition level sports, personal & property protection. They possess the ability to excel in protection, search & rescue, tracking and detection as multi purpose canines. They live in our home with us as members of the family and join us on our every day activities out in the community. We have developed an advanced puppy raising protocol that consists of a variety of challenges, stimulation, exposure & socialization throughout their development. This helps mold social, confident temperaments and nurture each puppies critical thinking skills. We aim to produce dogs with quality drive variations. We believe it is crucial that each puppy is placed in a home where their individual temperament & needs fit the lifestyle of that family. We work with each family to help determine if this is the right breed for them based on their specific needs & goals. ​ After falling in love with the breed and seeing so many local German Shepherd breeders in this country who were not properly educated on responsible breeding practices, standards, lines, or recommended health testing and seeing low-quality German Shepherds as a result, we decided to dedicate our time to being a resource for education on the breed and a source of quality German Shepherds that can excel in any area. Education is our favorite part of it all, we love to educate people on understanding this breed, proper training and what it means to be a ethical breeder. Next to the absolute joy of seeing the family's faces when they get to bring their new family members home! We constantly work with our dogs, always striving to enhance and prove the versatile abilities of the German Shepherd Dog.

Q. & A. with Emily

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After falling in love with the breed and seeing so many local German Shepherd breeders who were not properly educated on responsible breeding practices, standards, lines, or recommended health testing and seeing so many German Shepherds that lacked the stability, nerve, temperament and drive traits that make them such a wonderful breed as a result, we decided to dedicate our time to being a resource for education on the breed and a source of quality German Shepherds that can excel in any area. Education is our favorite part of it all, we love to educate people on understanding this breed, proper training and what it means to be a ethical breeder. Next to the absolute joy of seeing the family's faces when they get to bring their new family members home!

  • What makes your program special?

    We are currently the ONLY professional breeder in our region who practices all recommended and necessary health testing as well as titles on our dogs that PROVE their workability, trainability and temperaments. We are a very hands-on family-oriented program. We put our all into each puppy to ensure a healthy, stable, confident temperament. We use the puppy culture program as a baseline in our puppy-raising protocol to help build confidence and nurture their critical thinking skills. Our dogs and puppies live in our home with our family, which includes two children aged 5 & 12, cats, rabbits, chickens, and horses. I have been a veterinary technician for over a decade, so all the dogs and puppies receive routine and quality vet care; I also a certified canine trainer and behaviorist, so a lot of time is spent watching and analyzing each puppy's behavior. We temperament test each puppy at six weeks old to help provide each family with the most information possible before picking is done; this helps ensure each puppy ends up with the best possible fit in a family. We are very involved with all the families still, to this day, and make a point to always be a resource to them for anything from health to training and everything in between. We stand behind each dog for life. We take a lot of pride in our program and have put in countless hours and literal blood, sweat, and tears developing and shaping the program and our puppy-raising protocol to be one of the best available to families and professional dog handlers in the United States, we have placed dogs in 15 states and counting.

  • 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 bi-color. 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.

Getting a puppy from Emily

Emily 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 deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price is based on parent health testing & titles earned. As well as puppy care before and after birth, 1st vet visit (vaccines, dewormings), AKC registration paid by breeder, microchip, 2 months of health insurance, 18 month health guarantee, puppy starter kit and life long support. $500 deposit refundable only if there is a missed breeding. Deposits are transferable to other litters before picking is completed. We offer a military and first responder discount.”

Contract & health guarantee

Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily 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
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Maricopa, AZ

1963 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

1951 miles away

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Meet in Charleston, SC

454 miles away

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More about Emily

  • Club memberships

    Emily is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America, German Shepherd Club of America, and Charleston Dog Training Cub.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist , AKC Breeder of Merit, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, American Kennel Club Canine College, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Emily has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Royalty 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Royalty 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Emily to bring home their puppies.

  • KW

    Kari W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Emily is fantastic. Her responsiveness, professionalism, and expertise are beyond any breeder I’ve encountered. The process was smooth from start to finish. She kept us updated and answered all of our questions from the moment we submitted our application. She also provided excellent training resources, and she continues to provide support and information. Most importantly, it’s clear how much she cares about her dogs. We brought our little girl home last week. Our puppy is so smart, alert, and calm. The ENS and other early training she got meant that we came home with a GSD puppy who is very aware of everything that is going on, and she is interested, but she reacts calmly. She is curious and not fearful. She learns incredibly fast. These dogs really do have amazing temperaments and intelligence. I would recommend Emily and her puppies to anyone.

    Courtney W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    From the moment I reached out, Emily's professionalism and dedication to the breed were evident. The puppies are raised in a loving environment, well-socialized and very emotionally stable. I couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Royalty GSD to anyone seeking a high-quality German Shepherd.

    Pasha B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2023

    We loved working with Emily at Royalty German Shepherds. Amazing experience from start to end. We love our puppy. Emily truly cares who gets her puppies. Thank you for your help and hard work

  • LD

    Lindsey D.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Emily is so great. I got my GSD, Sullivan, about six months ago! She is very knowledgeable, helped us through the process very well, and even checks in on him still! I can’t recommend Royalty German Shepherds enough!

    Justine C.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Emily at Royalty German Shepherds is an exceptional breeder, and our experience with her was truly outstanding. Her dedication to the well-being of her dogs is evident, and she goes above and beyond to ensure each one finds the perfect home. What sets Emily apart is her approach of waiting until the puppies are six weeks old before observing their personalities. This thoughtful method allows her to make the best match possible. We couldn’t be happier with our precious Lila. She is the smartest German Shepherd we’ve ever had, embodying both protective and sweet qualities. It’s clear that her temperament and intelligence result from Emily’s smart, responsible breeding. We are incredibly grateful to Emily for bringing Lila into our lives.

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    Shaun B.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2023

    We had a fantastic experience working with Emily to identify the right pup for our family. We couldn’t be happier with Odin. Thank you so much!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.