Samhain Shepherds
- Royston, GA
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Cholula
6 weeks old · Female
Valentina
6 weeks old · Female
Tabasco
6 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Ali R., the breeder behind Samhain Shepherds located in Royston, GA. We focus on medium-drive shepherds with stable, trainable temperaments while maintaining breed standards. Samhain shepherds are health tested, hip/elbow checked, and raised with Puppy Culture to give your new family member the best start.
Q. & A. with Ali
What makes your program special?
Breeding healthy, handler focused shepherds with lower drives, better suited to active families who like to enjoy the special temperaments and personalities that come only with working line shepherds. Puppies are raised on puppy culture and are extensively socialized giving your pup the best start! Our breeding dogs are first and foremost our family pets and we would love for you to meet them.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long 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.
Sriracha
ReservedFemale
Getting a puppy from Ali
Ali 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.
Ali 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 believe in matching the right puppy to the right home based on temperament, family lifestyle and prospective plans for your new pet! ”
Price
“Prices include AKC registration, 2 year health guarantee and lifetime support. Puppies are vaccinated, vet checked, microchipped and go home with a puppy pack with transitional food, toys and blanket. Are puppies range only in price depending on limited or full AKC registration rights. Full breeding rights will only be released after clear/good/excellent genetic and hip/elbow testing has been shown.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ali 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 Ali 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 Ali 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ali.
Breeder's location
Meet in Royston, GA
455 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
388 miles away
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Meet in Charlotte, NC
322 miles away
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More about Ali
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Ali has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Ali was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Ali is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Samhain 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
Khi, dad
German Shepherd
About Khi
Khi is a tenacious, medium-high drive working line shepherd with a nice off switch. Fantastic, stable personality, high toy and prey drive but also highly food motivated. Stays extremely focused on the job . Dog and people friendly. Khi is dm clear/normal and has good and normal OFA prelims done at 18 months
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Zorah, mom
German Shepherd
About Zorah
Zorah is an extremely handler focused, long coat, dark sable. She has a medium drive, serious and stable temperament. Bold and determined, and thinks on her feet. She is dog and stranger neutral with a medium prey drive, praise and food motivated. Fantastic off switch!
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Samhain 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.
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).
