Shepherd's Heart Beaucerons
- Downers Grove, IL
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Girl 1 Red
Ready now
1 year old · Female
Boy 3 Greene Houdini
Ready now
1 year old · Male
Girl 5
Ready now
1 year old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Alina E., the breeder behind Shepherd's Heart Beaucerons located in Downers Grove, IL. I am dedicated to breading puppies with love and care, focusing on their health, wellness, and holistic development. My goal is to create a nurturing environment where each puppy can thrive, ensuring they grow into happy, well-adjusted companions. Puppies are available from 10 to 16 weeks of age.
Q. & A. with Alina
Why did you start breeding?
Myka, my incredible medical alert dog, has been my lifeline. Inspired by her, I decided to find her an equally wonderful mate to raise and train one of her offspring as future service dog. Choosing which puppy to keep was a heartfelt challenge, but I'm excited for the journey ahead!What makes your program special?
What makes us different, is my commitment to holistic care, honed over 35 years of practice. I feed my dogs a raw food diet of organic, pasture-raised ingredients, designed by a certified nutritionist to meet each dog's individual needs. We administer only the absolutely necessary vaccines, and by prioritizing sound genetics and temperament, I aim to create healthy, happy dogs for loving families.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and 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.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Alina
Alina 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$500 deposit + $2500. Microchip, AKC registration, and a health certificate are included.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alina 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 Alina 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 Alina 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Downers Grove, IL
586 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
573 miles away
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Meet in Indianapolis, IN
466 miles away
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More about Alina
Alina has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Alina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Alina’s links
Alina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shepherd's Heart Beaucerons 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
Myka, mom
Beauceron
About Myka
Myka is a female Beauceron almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alina decided to make her part of their program. Alina 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.
Excellent health testing
Spine (OFA, FCI), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shepherd's Heart Beaucerons 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 Beaucerons.
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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 (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.
Spine (OFA, FCI)
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
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).
