Ryanhaus Kennel

Paula S.

Breeder of German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers

  • Salisbury, MA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Paula S., the breeder behind Ryanhaus Kennel located in Salisbury, MA. I decided that these are the two best breeds ever! One, the German Shepherd Dog can be serious and watchful, and the Labrador Retriever is more submissive and comical, yet also very loyal! My love for the Shepherd started when my dad brought home a GSD puppy, he grew to be my best friend and protector. My love for the labrador Retrievers came later, when I acquired a black lab pup from a lady that had a beautiful litter of 8. I wanted to learn about hunting dogs and their retrieving abilities. I have learned so much about dog behavior over the years, and also what health tests each breed should have. I love being surrounded by such beautiful well behaved dogs!

Q. & A. with Paula

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started researching labrador retriever pedigrees, along with German Shepherd Dog pedigrees. Then I attended Dog shows and joined the labrador retriever club of greater Boston, and the German Shepherd dog club of southern New Hampshire. That way I was able to learn about upcoming shows and events like herding and hunting dog tests, I also learned about specific health tests required for each breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are on our eighth generation breeding German Shepherd Dogs and Labrador Retrievers, along with maintaining health testing throughout the generations.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our German Shepherd puppies include stock and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our German Shepherd puppies include sable, black, black and red, and bi-color. Labrador Retriever puppies include black and yellow. 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 Paula

Paula 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Salisbury, MA

3635 miles away

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More about Paula

  • Club memberships

    Paula is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of Southern New Hampshire, https://www.oldcolonydogtraining.org/, and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Paula has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months

    Paula was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Paula’s links

Paula is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ryanhaus Kennel 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

German Shepherd

Labrador Retriever

Parent health testing

German Shepherd

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Ryanhaus Kennel 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, Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, 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).

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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.

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.