Seaside Shepherds
- Springport, IN
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected German Shepherd litter
Due Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Leah W., the breeder behind Seaside Shepherds located in Springport, IN. We carefully health test and thoughtfully pair our dogs to ensure each puppy has the best start in life—beautiful in both looks and temperament. Our goal is to better the breed while producing puppies who can shine in the show ring and thrive as loyal, loving family companions.
Q. & A. with Leah
Why did you start breeding?
I was born with a love for animals, inspired by my grandmother who bred Arabian horses. Fascinated by genetics and improving breeds, I’ve carried that passion into both horses and dogs—always striving to produce healthy, beautiful, and well-tempered companions.What makes your program special?
At Seaside Shepherds, every breeding is carefully planned with health, temperament, and structure in mind. All our dogs are health-tested and chosen to better the breed, producing puppies who are as beautiful as they are intelligent. Raised in our home with love and socialization, they’re prepared to excel in the show ring and thrive as loyal family companions.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock 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 and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Leah
Leah 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
"The price includes, AKC Registration, shots, deworming, health certificate, and a customized puppy package. It also comes with a health guarantee and a contract. Deposit insures you get a puppy. It is nonrefundable unless in the event something happened to said puppy in my care."
Contract & health guarantee
Leah 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 Leah 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 Leah 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Springport, IN
427 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fort Wayne Airport
430 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Leah
Leah has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Leah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Leah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Seaside 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
Leah W.
Program update on 25 Aug 2025 •
Leah W.
Program update on 25 Aug 2025 •With mama
Parent dogs
Ember, mom
German Shepherd
About Ember
Ember loves everyone. Has amazing herding instinct. She loves water and car rides. She is a very confident girl. Nothing scares her. She loves kids. She is a protector as well she would do anything for her family. Unless, maybe, you have a steak to offer her.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Belle, mom
German Shepherd
About Belle
Belle is a very passive female. She loves swimmimg and car rides. She is imported from Germany. She is DM clear with passing hips and elbows. She is also titled. She is great with kids and other animals.
Parent health testing
Great level
Seaside 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Shoulder Osteochondrosis, Dentition
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).
