Smithcoshepherds
- Wellington, CO ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Evan S., the breeder behind Smithcoshepherds located in Wellington, CO. Our dogs are bread for intelligence, both our sire and our dam have champions in their bloodlines and are highly intelligent and well-trained. However, our number one priority is providing ethically bred GSDs to good homes at a fair price!
Q. & A. with Evan
Why did you start breeding?
I have lived on a ranch all my life breeding livestock. I rescued my youngest German shepherd from an awful puppy mill, after I discovered that situation I decided I wanted to be a better option for well bread GSDs, and at an affordable price. I encourage people to come check out the ranch before they place their deposit or purchase a puppy. Come see what we’re all about!What makes your program special?
My program is special because we operate a much smaller program than most. We do not own a large number of German Shepherds and we will never have more German shepherds than we can give an amazing life too. Our number one priority is the well being of our adult dogs and the puppies that they have. We make sure every dog has the love and attention they deserve and we don’t charge you extra for it.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include long and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Evan
Evan 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, Evan partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in making sure that our pups end up in loving homes that have the capacity to handle the active lifestyle of a German shepherd. Our care for their well being continues even after adoption, as we will always be willing to assist pet owners with whatever they may need.”
Price
“The price includes AKC registration, vaccinations, deworming, and early socialization as well as some extra goodies. Your deposit secures your pick whether it be for an upcoming litter or a current one!”
Contract & health guarantee
Evan 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 Evan 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 Evan 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Evan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Wellington, CO
1459 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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Meet in Eaton, CO
1444 miles away
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More about Evan
Evan has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Evan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Evan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Smithcoshepherds 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
Great level
Smithcoshepherds 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.
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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
