Shenango Valley Shepherds
- Linesville, PA · 238 miles away
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected German Shepherd litter
Due June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Michele E., the breeder behind Shenango Valley Shepherds located in Linesville, PA. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.
Q. & A. with Michele
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve wanted to expand on the best possible health traits of the breed. It’s been extremely detrimental to find some of the better working lines that aren’t subject to the genetic problems.What makes your program special?
My adults are all certified OFA good hips and elbows as well as dm clear. Adults are genetically clear as well for all inherited genetic traits that can be passed on to the offspring.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 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.
Getting a puppy from Michele
Michele 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.
Michele partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“We take care to match puppies with the perfect owner. Color isn’t the first thing we ask about, we want temperament and energy levels for owners first and foremost. ”
Price
“Price includes registration papers, all age appropriate vaccinations, as well as a puppy package. All puppies are the same price regardless of colors or sex.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michele.
Breeder's location
Meet in Linesville, PA
238 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Erie Airport (Tom Ridge Field)
253 miles away
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More about Michele
Club memberships
Michele is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Michele has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Michele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Michele is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shenango Valley 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
Michele E.
Program update on 14 Apr •…Pleased to announce the final litter for this pairing. Two years have gone by since the first one, pups from that litter are amazing well tempered medium to high drive dogs that are successful with what their owners have chosen for them. Dock diving, therapy/service dogs, rally obedience, and beginning IGP, agility, & mondio. Do have a few spots on my waiting list that have recently opened up. Whelping should be around June 6th give or take.
Parent dogs
Indi, mom
German Shepherd
About Indi
Extremely active with a good shut off switch. Numerous titles and is also a therapy dog as well. Has just started competing in agility as well as IPG & scent work.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Full Embark Panel, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Shenango Valley 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.
Dentition, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Full Embark 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Michele to bring home their puppies.
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Nancy G.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
+6We were more than happy with our experience with Michele Erie. She’s a fabulous breeder and she supplies you with all the information needed to take home your puppy. Even pics and info on parents. Health records and linage. We have the sweetest GSD that we’ve ever seen. She’s so good and we are so happy with her. If anyone is interested in a GSD puppy she is a good person to talk to but you have to be a good puppy parent to acquire one. She wants to make sure that her puppies are raised properly. I give Michele Erie GSD Breeder of Linesville Pa an A+
DCDuane C.
Verified owner · July 2024
great breeder stayed in contact with me Everything is clean and neat around pups environment. Great puppy very satisfied.
Jane S.
Verified owner · July 2024
i could write something very stuffy, but i decided to write from the heart. Michelle was over the top with her caring, her knowledge and everything she shared with me before, during and after i took my Stanley boy home. This included but was not limited to, her extensive knowledge of dogs, German Shepherds in particular, pictures on a weekly basis, which i absolutely enjoyed, a very informative telephone conversation and frequent emails! We both teared up twice when i came for the final time to collect my Stanley. This woman rocks! Thank you Michele!
