Smith's Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Brian S., the breeder behind Smith's Shepherds located in Hays, KS. We raise AKC German Shepherds that are health tested. We focus on and encourage health, temperament, and breed standard traits. I strive to make sure every owner has the ability to get the very best out of their puppy.
Q. & A. with Brian
Why did you start breeding?
I really didn't know if I wanted to get into breeding. My first female was left intact and I wanted to see how she worked in my household. After a year, I decided to add a male. My property was situated well for raising dogs so I decided to go for it. I did a fair amount of research, consulted a professional breeder and my veterinarian. In the end, everything worked out great!What makes your program special?
My operation is small. It allows me to focus more closely on each dog. The puppies are raised in the house and get great exposure to humans and dogs as they grow. Breeding dogs are picked for health and temperament. All vet work is done by a local veterinarian.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Illari
Went homeFemale
Dario
Went homeMale
Tequila
Went homeFemale
Nacho
Went homeMale
Lindy
Went homeFemale
Carina
Went homeFemale
Dixie
Went homeFemale
Brooklyn
Went homeFemale
Riley
Went homeFemale
Roman
Went homeMale
Aspen
Went homeFemale
Steyn
Went homeMale
Mr. Bones
Went homeMale
Lexi
Went homeFemale
Butterscotch
Went homeFemale
Konan
Went homeMale
Rayna
Went homeFemale
Khione
Went homeFemale
Smokey
Went homeFemale
Berlin
Went homeMale
Friday
Went homeFemale
Lilith
Went homeFemale
Thorne
Went homeMale
Riggs
Went homeMale
Emory
Went homeFemale
Fable
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Brian
Brian 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
Contract & health guarantee
Brian 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 Brian 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 Brian directly.
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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brian.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hays, KS
1171 miles away
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More about Brian
Brian has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Brian was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Brian’s links
Brian is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Smith's 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
Sypha, mom
German Shepherd
About Sypha
Sypha is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brian decided to make her part of their program. Brian 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.
Kiwi, mom
German Shepherd
About Kiwi
Kiwi is a female German Shepherd about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brian decided to make her part of their program. Brian 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Axel, dad
German Shepherd
About Axel
Axel is a male German Shepherd about 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Brian decided to make him part of their program. Brian 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Smith's 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.
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).
