Savage K9 Kennels
- Mesa, AZ
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Dune
1 year old · Male
Dash
1 year old · Male
Spike
1 year old · Male
Grogar
1 year old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Erin L., the breeder behind Savage K9 Kennels located in Mesa, AZ. At Savage K9 Kennels, we pride ourselves on offering the finest functional, stable and beautiful dogs. Our dedication to quality ensures that our dogs are exceptional companions for life. We take excellence seriously and that means selecting the best breeding dogs and raising your puppy on an Advanced Service Dog Curriculum. Every single puppy comes with a Health Guarantee and an AVIDOG temperament evaluation.
Q. & A. with Erin
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with the incredibly unique experience of having helped my mom breed, raise and train standard poodles for service work. I inherited her program breeding standard poodles for a time before finding my true heart breeds.What makes your program special?
Our focus is on health, temperament, stability and function. This means VERSATILITY. These dogs have been successfully placed as service dogs, sport dogs, therapy dogs and more. We pride ourselves on our careful selection process.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Sporty Mix puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our German Shepherd puppies include stock, plush, and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our German Shepherd puppies include black seal and gray. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Erin
Erin 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
"ALL puppies come with 4 weeks of exposure and socialization which means the earliest they can go home is 12 weeks. Our Little Savage Program includes 4 months of training. Guardian Program is 1 year. Fill out our application and join the Master List which means we will reach out to you in order of deposit received. This allows you to pick puppy from any litter at any time whenever it's convenient."
Contract & health guarantee
Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin directly.
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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erin.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mesa, AZ
5614 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)
5620 miles away
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Meet in Houston, TX
5235 miles away
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More about Erin
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Nutritionist.
Erin has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Savage K9 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
Delta, mom
Sporty Mix
About Delta
Delta is out of our original Ausky pairing Nanuk x Arya. She is a true gem and one of a kind dog from being an incredibly talented disc dog, to functioning as a demo dog helping work with severe problem cases and even fulfilling her role as a protector serving as a Personal Protection dog. Delta has the sweetest and kindest demeanor. With solid nerve strength, a great off switch and highly social she is sure to impart all of these invaluable traits upon her puppies. This particular individual “Delta” from our program has been selected for her genetic strength, her proven working ability and her temperament. We hope you continue to follow along as we embark on this journey into the next generation of our program with her at the forefront as an ambassador for the important work that is being done around the globe with outcrossing programs.
Parent health testing
German Shepherd
Sporty Mix
Excellent level
Savage K9 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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).
