S and R kennels
- Lorain, OH
Meet the breeder
I'm Shirley N., the breeder behind S and R kennels located in Lorain, OH. We breed high-quality German Shepherds. We love what we do and are committed to producing healthy puppies for loving homes. We are Shepherd lovers through and through! Our dogs are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!
Q. & A. with Shirley
Why did you start breeding?
Loved dogs and animals all my lifeWhat are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include long and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and silver, black and tan, black and red, 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Shirley
Shirley 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 Shirley to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Shirley 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 Shirley 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 Shirley 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shirley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lorain, OH
4141 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
4131 miles away
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More about Shirley
Shirley has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Shirley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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Shirley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
S and R kennels 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
LADY, mom
German Shepherd
About LADY
LADY is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shirley decided to make her part of their program. Shirley 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.
KING, dad
German Shepherd
About KING
KING is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shirley decided to make him part of their program. Shirley 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
Good level
S and R kennels 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Shirley to bring home their puppies.
Joyce D.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Shirley was and continues to be helpful to me in the adoption process and finally bringing my pup home. She sent me additional pictures and video that helped me make my decision. I would recommend anyone looking to adopt a healthy and happy German Shepherd pup to contact this breeder.
