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Schulze German Shepherds
- Marengo, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Rick S., the breeder behind Schulze German Shepherds located in Marengo, IL. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Rick
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock 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.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
White Collar
Went homeMale
Lime Green
Went homeMale
Orange Collar
Went homeMale
Red Collar
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Black Collar
Went homeFemale
Teal Collar
Went homeFemale
Grey Collar
Went homeFemale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Lavender Collar
Went homeFemale
Girl Blue
Went homeFemale
Girl White
Went homeFemale
Girl Yellow
Went homeFemale
Girl Purple
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Rick
Rick 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC, DM clear, vaccinated, wormed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rick 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 Rick 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 Rick 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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rick.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Marengo, IL
624 miles away
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More about Rick
Rick has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Rick was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Rick’s links
Rick is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Schulze German 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
Litter and program updates
Rick S.
Litter update on 23 Nov. 2024 •
Lasko and Eva's litter
Rick S.
Litter update on 18 Nov. 2024 •White collar
Lasko and Eva's litter
Rick S.
Litter update on 18 Nov. 2024 •Blue collar
Lasko and Eva's litter
Rick S.
Litter update on 18 Nov. 2024 •Yellow collar
Lasko and Eva's litter
Rick S.
Litter update on 17 Nov. 2024 •
Lasko and Eva's litter
Rick S.
Litter update on 17 Nov. 2024 •
Lasko and Eva's litter
Parent dogs
Eva, mom
German Shepherd
About Eva
Eva is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rick decided to make her part of their program. Rick 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
Excellent level
Schulze German 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.
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).
