Samtastic Shepherds

Sam W.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Winston Salem, NC ·
  • Meetup available in Martinsville, VA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Grumpy

Ready now

11 weeks old · Male

Merida

Ready now

11 weeks old · Female

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.

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, 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.

Sam 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.

“I take great care in placing puppies in their forever home. While all puppies in a litter are similar, their differences may surprise you! Not every family is looking for the same temperament, and it's important to me to make sure every fit is a great one. I spend endless hours getting to know these puppies, and while I understand maybe being drawn to a certain one, a family can't possibly get to know the puppies as well as I do. I will take into account families' desires, and puppies have temperament testing around 6-7 weeks, then I match the puppies to their homes. I only guarantee gender.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 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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Other pick-up locations

Meet in Martinsville, VA

209 miles away

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More about Sam

  • Sam has been a member of Good Dog for over 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

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).

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