Silver Elite Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Darla, the breeder behind Silver Elite Shepherds located in Pendleton, OR. We raise unique quality long coat German Shepherds focused on exceptional temperaments, health, and conformation to ensure versatility. We strive to retain, preserve and reproduce the original standard style of the GSD including correct straight toplines, large bone and sound minds. We health test and OFA certify the dogs in our breeding program to ensure optimal longevity. Our puppies are family raised around livestock, small animals and other dogs. They are well socialized and respectful with small children and adults. Puppies are current on age appropriate vaccinations and dewormer. We offer AKC limited registration (pet only) with all our puppies. We occasionally offer retired adult dogs from our program as well. So if you’re looking to skip the puppy stage and include a completely vetted companion into your family, just ask about adult availability. We hope to welcome you to the Silver Elite family!
Q. & A. with Darla
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long 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 and silver, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Darla
Darla 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 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC limited registration only, puppy contract/guarantee, microchip, first round of vaccines, deworming and puppy packet. All our puppies are typically the same price regardless of gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Darla 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 Darla 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 Darla 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darla.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pendleton, OR
2134 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tri-Cities Airport
323 miles away
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Meet in Pasco, WA
2147 miles away
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More about Darla
Darla has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Darla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Darla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Silver Elite 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
Jet, mom
German Shepherd
About Jet
**Jet is RETIRED** Jet is the complete package. Not only is her confirmation and coat color gorgeous but her temperament is equally amazing. Jet loves people, especially kids. She’s very calm and easy going making her the perfect family pet. She is great with all other dogs and animals and is always by our sides wherever we go.
Sage, mom
German Shepherd
About Sage
Sage is a gorgeous silver sable long coat AKC registered GSD. is wonderful with kids and people and loves to be everywhere we are. She is obedient, has a great recall, is kennel and leash trained, tie broke and enjoys coming in the house for short visits, but prefers to be outside. She has free run of our 20 acre property and never roams. She gets along well with other dogs, big and small and livestock. She is an outstanding watch dog that will alert to visitors or anything out of the ordinary but is not aggressive. Sage has a correct topline, large bone and a sound mind.
Rock, dad
German Shepherd
About Rock
Rock is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darla decided to make him part of their program. Darla 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Silver Elite 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
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).
