Shepherd Family Vizslas
- Valparaiso, IN
Meet the breeder
I'm Marie S., the breeder behind Shepherd Family Vizslas located in Valparaiso, IN. Our dog is breed with the overall health of the her and puppies in mind. We picked our sire based upon him being in a family environment, similar to our girl. Also, both mom and dad are highly social with other dogs and people.
Q. & A. with Marie
Why did you start breeding?
My love of our Vizsla and the breed in general is why I chose to breed her.What makes your program special?
I think just the connnection to family. Our dogs have the health, bloodline, etc to do what you would like with them. Ex. Hunt, show...whatever you'd like. However, our goal first and foremost is the family and a family dog. I think even when you participate in the above mentioned activities ....they are family first.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden rust. 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.
Lily's boy Dark Green
Went homeMale
Lily's Boy Yellow
Went homeMale
Lily's Boy Lime Green
Went homeMale
Lily's Boy Blue
Went homeMale
Lilys little orange
Went homeMale
Lily's Boy Gray
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Marie
Marie 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
“This price includes dew claws removed, tails docked, liter akc registration, first puppy visit and first heartguard. This is to allow us to hold the puppy for you. The deposit will go toward your puppy purchase.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marie 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 Marie 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 Marie 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
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Valparaiso, IN
527 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
584 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Marie
Marie has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Marie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Marie’s links
Marie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shepherd Family Vizslas 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
Lily, mom
Vizsla
About Lily
Lily is a sweet , fun loving family dog. We have had her for five years. This is her first liter and she has been an amazing mom. She gets along well with everyone. She has never met another dog she doesn't get along with. She meets all standard requirements for her breed. She has the run of three acres and a pond at home. She enjoys exploring and seeing all the wildlife that comes into the property. We added to our pack and she has a 15 week old young Vizlsa pup running around with her liter. She has done fantastic with this addition and has been very patient with him as he comes into the family.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Shepherd Family Vizslas 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 Vizslas.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Marie to bring home their puppies.
Danya B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Marie was wonderful to connect with. I reached out to her and she promptly answered all of my questions. She was knowledgeable, patient and willing to meet me halfway to pick up my puppy, Django. Marie ensured her puppies came from good parents that were health tested and from a stud that complimented her female dog to produce family type Vizslas. Our puppy is affectionate, playful and smart. I highly recommend Marie as a reputable breeder.
