Schonwasser Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Beth S., the breeder behind Schonwasser Shepherds located in Surprise, AZ. We train for IGP and show at Sieger shows to prove the intellect, temperament, and beauty of our dogs. Our dogs are West German Long Coat Black & Red from the Kirschental lines. We work to maintain the German standards of health, intellect, trainability, and temperament. All OFA and DM tested.
Q. & A. with Beth
Why did you start breeding?
My son expressed a wish for a puppy out of my first import male. I realized then genuine German dogs were hard to find and expensive. I connected with a few other "German" breeders and had my first litter in 2012. Since then, about HALF of my offspring are "working" in some capacity.What makes your program special?
I have only one litter per year and my dogs are known for their intelligence, trainability, and health. HALF my offspring (about 30 puppies in 10 years) are now working dogs, but all are beloved family members. My dogs are in Search & Rescue, PTSD Service Dogs, Therapy, IGP training, and two are police K9's in Florida Law Enforcement. I am a hands-on breeder who does early training with pups.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 are black and red. 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.
Kipling blue male
Went homeMale
Katya pink
Went homeFemale
Khaleesi green
Went homeFemale
Kyrie orange
Went homeFemale
Kimber yellow
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Beth
Beth 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.
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
“Deposit at six weeks $1000, balance due upon delivery. Fees include health check by vet, worming at 2, 4, 6 weeks, puppy shots at 6 and 8 weeks, DM testing, AKC paperwork, a crate and welcome kit. At 6 weeks puppies are assigned as a "perfect fit" for your household and training needs. $1000 is due at that time. A family or job emergency would allow a refund; otherwise, it's nonrefundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Beth 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 Beth 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 Beth directly.
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What's included
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- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Beth.
Breeder's location
Meet in Surprise, AZ
1970 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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More about Beth
Club memberships
Beth is a member of Scottsdale Schutzhund Club and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Beth has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Beth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Beth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Schonwasser 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
Juliette, mom
German Shepherd
About Juliette
Juliette is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Beth decided to make her part of their program. Beth 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
Excellent level
Schonwasser 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.
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.
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).
