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Saylor Shepherds
- Lake City, FL
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer S., the breeder behind Saylor Shepherds located in Lake City, FL. Our dogs are well-loved in our home. We create an environment of health and harmony for puppies, and believe we are able to give each pup the very best chance to reach its potential, express its best character, and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship with itself and to its family.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
We have always been invested in the well-being of animals, and we love German Shepherds dearly. We decided to start our own breeding program so that we could share with others the joyful experience of owning these incredible dogs.What makes your program special?
We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home! We care deeply about our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to ensure they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our 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 puppies include sable, black, bi-color, and black and tan. 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.
Pink
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Dark blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Light Blue
Went homeMale
Garnet
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Garnet
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Pink collar girl
Went homeFemale
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes guarantee, AKC registration, Florida Health Certificate with first round of shots, deworming, and socialization. All of our current puppies are the same price (based on each litter) regardless of coat color or type.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lake City, FL
678 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Charleston, SC
454 miles away
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More about Jennifer
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Saylor 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
Nissa, mom
German Shepherd
About Nissa
Nissa is such a sweet girl and a great part of family. She is wonderful with our children and loves them dearly. Nissa is extremely athletic and loves to play fetch with us.
Thor, dad
German Shepherd
About Thor
Thor truly is an amazing part of our family. He's so great with our children and our other dogs as well. He's extremely athletic and has a wonderful temperament.
Zari, mom
German Shepherd
About Zari
Zari is likely the most gentle of our dogs. But yet, she doesn't have any issues with letting us know if strangers are coming or are already around. We refer to her as our velcro dog. Meaning that wherever we go she goes with us. She truly is a wonderful all-round dog.
Odin, dad
German Shepherd
About Odin
Odin is the best dog we've ever had. He's extremely loyal, protective, and gentle at the same time. He's so wonderful with our children and would do whatever he needs to keep them safe. I do trust our kid's lives with him. He's well-balanced in temperament and in his drive.
Hela, mom
German Shepherd
About Hela
Hela has such a well balanced personality. She also is great with our children and we couldn't ask for a better girl. She loves hanging around us but is still independent enough to not have any issues if we aren't around.
Loki, dad
German Shepherd
About Loki
Loki has a phenomenal disposition. He's absolutely great with our children. He's good at warning us if a stranger comes around but settles down once he gets to know people.
Mya, mom
German Shepherd
About Mya
Mya is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Saylor 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.
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 Jennifer to bring home their puppies.
Joe G.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Very informative and responsive! Jennifer was great to work with and we love our baby!
Gary D.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Jennifer and Chris were great to deal with. Very helpful with any questions we had. Our little guy “Maverick” is doing great.
SJShorty J.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Saylor Shepards was very helpful from the first contact throughout the selection of a strong healthy puppy for us. He has been with us for a week and already exceeds out expectations. Not only is he very handsome his maturity is remarkable
Patty R.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
+4Jennifer and Chris are such nice folks, and very knowledgeable about German Shepherds. They were happy to answer my many questions, which I appreciate. When my husband and I came to see our puppy, they brought his parents out for us to see as well. They even invited us to come back to spend time with our pup again before pick up day. I'm glad we found Saylor Shepherds through Good Dog. When we're ready for another pup, we would be happy to work with Jennifer and Chris again!
Todd S.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Jennifer and Chris made our puppy search experience so easy. Our dogs are part of our family, so we are particular about personality and behavior. But most of all we want our dogs to feel loved because they love us unconditionally. To start with a puppy that has been loved from before birth and taken care so well is important. Saylor Shepherds live all their dogs and have difficulty letting them go. They walked me through the process and kept me well informed. They sent updates with photos and body weight. It was a great experience and I highly recommend them!
Chelsea B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
The Saylors were so helpful through the whole process! They’re very knowledgeable and informative. Even since we’ve gotten Athena they’ve been a great help. We love our new girl and we’re so blessed to have had such a great first time experience with a breeder. Thank you so much for helping us expand our little family by one more!
