SeaJay Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Cheyenne W., the breeder behind SeaJay Shepherds located in Columbus, OH. Our shepherds are bred with the breed standard in mind. We aim to breed medium/high drive German Shepherds with stable temperaments for working and family homes without sacrificing the health of the breed. Our dogs are OFA hip/elbow cleared, DNA tested for Degenerative Myelopathy and MDR genes, temperament tested, and titled.
Q. & A. with Cheyenne
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with German Shepherds and my father bred them with the health of the breed standard in mind. I grew up going to vet appointment for hip clearances on our dogs. He taught me the basis of ethical breeding and the German Shepherds he grew up with in Germany.What makes your program special?
I breed to produce quality German Shepherds. This means a German Shepherd that can perform its job tasks with a medium/high drive, with sound mental and physical status. I pour everything I can into health testing and titling my breeding prospects while also providing stimulation to puppies to create sound dogs.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 sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Cheyenne
Cheyenne 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 $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes a 2 year genetic and hip/elbow guarantee, AKC/UKC registration, vaccinations, deworming, veterinarian clearance, socialization, and microchip. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender. Each puppy comes with microchip and registration. Vaccine series will also be started.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cheyenne.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
296 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Cheyenne can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Cheyenne
Club memberships
Cheyenne is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Cheyenne has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Cheyenne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Cheyenne is a trusted Good Dog breeder
SeaJay 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
Maverick, dad
German Shepherd
About Maverick
Maverick is a med/high drive German Shepherd. He competes in Dock Diving and FASTCAT currently, we are working towards an IGP title. He is food and toy driven, but more motivated by his ball. He is extremely intelligent and biddable, he picks up on his training insanely fast. He has a stable temperament, he has been trained around gunshots and does not show fear towards any new stimuli. He was raised in a family environment with children and other dogs, although with his prey drive he has not been tested around cats.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
SeaJay 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.
Brucellosis, 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).
