Slippery Slope Shepherds
- Evart, MI
Meet the breeder
I'm John M., the breeder behind Slippery Slope Shepherds located in Evart, MI. Our dogs are breed for health and temperament with a focus on temperament and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with healthy loving pets. These special dogs are amazing around kids other animals and well as very loving and therapeutic.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
I have raised them educated myself on them and paid lots of attention to their behavior and patterns. I wanted to get into Breeding to provide family dogs to loving homes.What makes your program special?
Our Dogs specialize in temperament with families as well as other pets.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 are sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from John
John 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, John partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great pride in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once their old enough for us to evaluate temperament and personalities-typically around 6-7 weeks.”
Price
“The price includes a guarantee of AKC registration papers, micro chipped with shots. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color and size. AKC registration papers, micro chipped with shots.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John directly.
You’re protected
on Good Dog
When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.
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
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder's location
Meet in Evart, MI
4143 miles away
·
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
John can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about John
John has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Slippery Slope 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 health testing
Slippery Slope 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.
Temperament Test, 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.
