Samtastic Shepherds
- Winston Salem, NC
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Sam W., the breeder behind Samtastic Shepherds located in Winston Salem, NC. I strive to produce the best overall pets that suit a wide variety of homes from active pet to working dogs. My dogs are family members first, receiving all my time and attention. I can't wait to help you get your new bff! Find me on fb, tt, and ig as Samtastic Shepherds. Most active on ig. Web pending.
Q. & A. with Sam
Why did you start breeding?
I decided to become a breeder for a few reasons. First, I hope to give others the joy I have experienced as a GSD owner and provide them with happy, healthy puppies. Dogs that can be at their side for it's entire life. Two, I wanted to contribute to the breeding of better GSDs. Seeing sickly dogs or dogs with genetic behavior problems pushes me to help drive out these issues with good breeding.What makes your program special?
I am a bit of a unicorn in that I breed both working and pet German Shepherds, in both standard coat/colors and off colors and long coats. I do not believe the coat makes the dog and I aim to help break that stigma and improving off color/long coat lines. I also have a strong focus in producing service dog prospects.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, isabella, bi-color, blue, liver, and white. 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.
Meg
Went homeFemale
Charlie
Went homeFemale
Azazel
Went homeMale
Lilith
Went homeFemale
Rowena
Went homeFemale
Claire
Went homeFemale
Lucifer
Went homeMale
Castiel
Went homeMale
Benny
Went homeMale
Pie
Went homeMale
Ruth Gordon
ReservedFemale
Gene Wilder
ReservedMale
Georgette 'Googie' Withers
ReservedFemale
Greta Schröder
ReservedFemale
Ingrid Pitt
ReservedFemale
Fay Wray
ReservedFemale
Boris Karloff
ReservedMale
Bela Lugosi
ReservedMale
Tippi Hedren
ReservedFemale
Getting a puppy from Sam
Sam 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Your puppy comes home with a contract, health guarantee, first set of vaccines, dewormed, microchipped, and a good start on socilization! Deposits ensure not only that you have a puppy coming home, but that all my puppies have homes to go to. Deposits contribute to your puppy's care.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sam 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 Sam 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 Sam 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 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
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sam.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Winston Salem, NC
252 miles away
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More about Sam
Sam has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Sam was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Sam’s links
Sam is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Samtastic 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
Josie, mom
German Shepherd
About Josie
Josie is a dream of a dog. She excels as a service dog, in sports, and as a pet. She is up for anything I throw at her. In service dog mode she is calm, focused, and unshakable. In sport mode she's driven, fiesty, and fun. She's sweet and sassy, thrives in defense, excellent natural barking, and very human social and stable. Josie has never met a stranger and loves kids.
Jughead, dad
German Shepherd
About Jughead
Jughead is the perfect mix of all the drive and talent for work or sports but still a loving pet who lives in the home and enjoys pet dog adventures too. Great drive channeling, perfect natural grips and targeting, lovely in both protection and OB. Jughead is also very people social and will give your toddler a kiss as soon as he walks off the field.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Samtastic 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.
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.
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).
