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Smoky Hill Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Chris K., the breeder behind Smoky Hill Shepherds located in Kansas. We are a family-owned kennel of working line German Shepherds. We produce well-balanced temperaments for police work, competitions, or family pets. We are breeders who do everything we can to better the breed and ensure our dogs and puppies are able to get the very most out of life.
Q. & A. with Chris
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up breeding, training, and working dogs, we feel in love with the breed and want to pass the work ethic and love for animals down to our children.What makes your program special?
We strive to create a legacy of quality German Shepherds for future generations.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Faty Aritar Bastet
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Chris
Chris 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 $1,300 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“A non refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Kansas
Meet at MHK airport
Meet at MCI airport
More about Chris
Chris has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Chris’s links
Chris is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Smoky Hill 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
Hety, mom
German Shepherd
About Hety
Hety is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chris decided to make her part of their program. Chris 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.
Jersey, mom
German Shepherd
About Jersey
Jersey is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chris decided to make her part of their program. Chris 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
Excellent level
Smoky Hill 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
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.
2,8-Dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA) Urolithiasis, 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).
