I'm Darci, the breeder behind Silver Knight Shepherds located in Walla Walla, WA. We strive to breed and continue to improve the traits and characteristics originally produced in the traditional standard of the German Shepherd. Our shepherds are bred and selected to be well socialized, even-tempered, healthy, and be protective, loyal family companions. We are committed in always improving the German Shepherd breed through careful selection, health testing, and aiming to produce the highest quality shepherd, making them the most noble family companions. This breed is meant to be athletic and agile, not oversized or cumbersome. We focus on good health in our stock, which means all our dogs are OFA hip and elbow certified, and DM tested clear or no effects. They remain our constant companions and loyal friends.
Q. & A. with Darci
Why did you start breeding?
I have owned German Shepherds all my life. I always knew I wanted to share this fascinating breed with others. Our family began the hobby of breeding long coat German Shepherds back in the early 90s. That's when my love and deep passion for the breed began.
What makes your program special?
I believe in improving the German Shepherd breed as a whole. I want to provide families with healthy, loving, stout Shepherds. Our dogs come from a long pedigree of West German Show line Shepherds. They have been bred for protection, show, service, work, and of course, excellent family companions.
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 black and black and red. 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Evergreen
Reserved
Female
Sarge
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Saturn
Went home
Female
Pluto
Went home
Male
Venus
Went home
Female
Mars
Went home
Male
Jupiter
Went home
Male
Neptune
Went home
Female
Earth
Went home
Female
Mercury
Went home
Female
Sun
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Bali
Went home
Female
Belize
Went home
Female
Paris
Went home
Female
Sydney
Went home
Female
Rome
Went home
Male
Bermuda
Went home
Female
Cancun
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Darci
Darci 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Written Health guarantee, contract, health records, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and socialization. Puppy selections are done at 6 weeks of age in order of deposits received. Deposits are non-refundable and are applied to the purchase price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Darci 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 Darci 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 Darci directly.
Silver Knight 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
Sheba, mom
German Shepherd
About Sheba
Sheba is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darci decided to make her part of their program. Darci 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.
Piper, mom
German Shepherd
About Piper
Piper is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darci decided to make her part of their program. Darci 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.
Dublin, dad
German Shepherd
About Dublin
Dublin is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darci decided to make him part of their program. Darci 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.
Mondo, dad
German Shepherd
About Mondo
Mondo is a big, beautiful red/black long coat boy that we are excited to welcome in to our program. He comes to us from Poland and throws super smart puppies along with his good looks and easy going temperament.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Silver Knight 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile
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).