Salty Raccoon Ranch German Shepherds

Samantha M.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Hillsboro, IN ·
  • Responds within a few hours
  • 100% recommend •

Available puppies

Quantum Brown Collar

Ready Dec. 6

1 week old · Male

Quiver Purple Collar

Ready Dec. 6

1 week old · Female

Quartz White Collar

Ready Dec. 6

1 week old · Female

Quest Black Collar

Ready Dec. 6

1 week old · Female

Quintessa Grey Collar

Ready Dec. 6

1 week old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Samantha M., the breeder behind Salty Raccoon Ranch German Shepherds located in Hillsboro, IN. Looking for your next Super Dog? We are dedicated to producing exceptional working German Shepherds by selectively breeding for temperament, intelligence, work drive, handler focus, and overall health. Our goal is to preserve the Working German Shepherd through the finest imported bloodlines while raising dogs that form deep connections and lifelong bonds with their owners. Our dogs have gone on to excel as Service Dog Teams, Search & Rescue K9s, Drug Detection K9s, Champion Show Dogs, Therapy and Emotional Support Dogs, and more! We also have owners enjoying competition in Obedience, Rally, Scent Work, Agility, Herding, and beyond. For those looking for a loyal, well-tempered family companion, we have many happy families enjoying the rewards of a healthy and balanced dog. Our puppy-raising process sets the foundation for success, following proven Puppy Culture and Avidog protocols. You’ll be involved in the journey from the start with social days, videos, and frequent updates, ensuring you stay connected to your pup’s progress. Plus, we offer lifelong breeder support to help you every step of the way. Let us match you with your next incredible companion! Ready to learn more? Connect with us today!

Q. & A. with Samantha

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Where Purpose Meets Passion Our breeding program began as a mission of love—when my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, I trained our first Diabetic Alert Dog to keep her safe. Soon after, both of my children needed service dogs, and I trained three myself. What started as a personal project grew into a purpose-driven program. Today, I've placed 50 pups with potential to perform service dog work. These aren't just puppies. They're future lifesaving partners, bred with heart, purpose, and the future in mind

  • What makes your program special?

    What Makes Our Program Special At Salty Raccoon Ranch, we don’t just breed German Shepherds—we raise purpose-driven partners. Our breeding dogs are hand-selected for health, temperament, intelligence, and trainability. Every dog is fully health tested, DNA profiled, and holds working titles—because we believe in breeding from dogs that prove themselves. What truly sets us apart? Our breeding dogs are also fully trained, working Service Dogs with real-world experience. Puppy families receive lifetime support through our private Owner’s Group, with guidance on training, nutrition, and raising confident, capable companions. This is more than breeding—it’s a promise of excellence, integrity, and heart in every pup we raise.

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

    Our 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 puppies include sable, black, 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.

Getting a puppy from Samantha

Samantha has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Samantha partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“We perform multiple types of evaluations prior to 7 weeks old. At 7 weeks old we have a more formal evaluation for temperament, scent work ability and dog cognitive testing to determine the best match for each family on our waitlist. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $2,350 - $3,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.

“Includes AKC registration, microchip, 8 Week Training Course, puppy pack, blanket, toy, leash/harness, 26-mo health contract, vet wellness exam, 30 days health insurance, private group access & lifetime support. All deposits are non-refundable. Exception: If I cannot provide you with a healthy puppy, the deposit is transferrable to the next available litter or refundable if no litters are due within the next 12 months. All puppies are sold with AKC Limited Registration. Full Breeding Registration is available to approved buyers/breeders at additional costs.”

Contract & health guarantee

Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

You’re protected
on Good Dog

When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Hillsboro, IN

4395 miles away

·

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Indianapolis Airport

4381 miles away

·

Meet in Columbus, OH

4243 miles away

·

More about Samantha

  • Club memberships

    Samantha is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America and German Shepherd Dog Club of America .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Canine Nutritionist, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years

    Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Samantha’s links

Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Salty Raccoon Ranch 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

Salty Raccoon Ranch 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.

  • Brucellosis, 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.

  • DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis (RCND), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII ARSB), German Shepherd Dog Type, Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency, Type III, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), X-Linked Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, Shepherd Type, Cone Degeneration, German Shepherd Dog Type, Canine Scott Syndrome (CSS), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), DNA Profile, 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • hannah c.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    I can’t say enough about Samme. We just brought home our girl “Medusa”. We had some moments wondering if the board & train program would be worth the extra time and money and let me say 100% YES IT IS! Medusa is fearless, confident, and social at 15 weeks old and I truly don’t think our outcome wouldn’t be as amazing if Samme didn’t help. She really knows what she’s doing! There is so much love and energy that goes into each of her litters and I know this is more than a “job” for her. Samme takes her time to socialize all of her puppies from the beginning up until they go home, she is also extremely informative and stays in touch so you always have her to come to for any help. During Medusa’s training we got to come out and bond with her as well as always staying in the loop with pics & videos during her sessions several days a week. I’ve been on a mission for the perfect GSD since my childhood dog passed almost a year ago, and went in trusting Samme during a vulnerable time and couldn’t be happier with my decision to bring home a SRR puppy. Medusa’ first 4 days home was the least stressful process ever and I truly believe it’s because of all the hard work and dedication Samme puts into each puppy and to better the GSD standard by her selective breeding. I’m so proud of the dog sweet Medusa is becoming and can’t wait for all she can accomplish in the dog sport world!! Thank you Samme for trusting Lukas and I with this perfect girl, we will be back in the future for sure!!♥️

    Nora D.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2023

    This breeder was wonderful! Very informative, very helpful and knowledgeable. This isn't just a business, this is her life.

    Brittany S.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2023

      • +4

    I am beyond happy with my decision to purchase a German Sheperd from Salty Raccoon Ranch! Samatha was terrific. She ensured that the puppies were trained and exposed to as many things as possible in a positive environment.

  • Cecile P.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2023

    I searched a few years for my service dog prospect. I knew I wanted a German Shepherd because I grew up with them. I interviewed several breeders and had almost given up because the fear of making the wrong choice and adopting a dog from a backyard breeder made me nervous. I came across a Facebook post and something that Samme said caught my attention. She was knowledgeable about servicedogs and she was a breeder of German Shepherds. I began messaging her and she was open to questions she helped me understand the process and what was important and her values as a dog breeder. You can tell she cares about her dogs and puppies. The best interest of the puppies and their future is a top priority and it shows. She is supportive of her customers every step of the way. I was blessed to come across a post that lead me to my best friend (green collar puppy from Timber 2022) and Service Dog in Training. I will continue to go to Samme at Salty Raccoon Rance for future prospects as she breeds well balanced and healthy puppies. You cannot go wrong with this breeder as she is Amazing!

    Tammy H.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2023

      • +5

    Although this is my first full bred puppy, i have had and trained many dogs who ended up in rescue, and while i love helping rescue, i needed a well balanced puppy for service dog work, scent work and maybe even confirmation. I reached out to SRR and i am so happy I did! These puppies are raised with care and are socialozed and started on scent imprinting. As a professional trainer i can tell you that all the work that is put into these puppies make them a perfect choice for whatever you need in A German Shepherd Sog. My boy is amazing and so smart. There is no problem he cant figure out because they are given puzzles and introduced to obstacles immediately. My puppy only had 2 accidents in the house and they were both my fault. He is fearless and ready for any adventure. I will turn to SRR for all my dogs from now on!!!

Photos

Related breeds

Berger Picard

View puppies

Chinook

View puppies

Doberman Pinscher

View puppiesLearn about breed

Xoloitzcuintli

View puppies

Shiloh Shepherd

View puppies

Gerberian Shepsky

View puppies
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites

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.