Southern Gateway German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm John M., the breeder behind Southern Gateway German Shepherds located in Dallas, TX. We specialize in show-quality American-Show-Line German Shepherds with a focus on phenomenal temperaments, nerves of steel, excellent health, eagerness to learn, intelligence, beauty, function, and type.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
2016What makes your program special?
I could list many cliché items here but I’ll let my dogs speak for themselves in how they make you smile. As far as my breeding program goes… I do my best to be transparent and genuine in all that I do. As far as working with me goes… If I make mistakes, I apologize and do my best to make it right.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 black and tan and black and red. 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 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 deposit and between $300 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Multiple variables factor into pricing. The quality of the sire & dam, their health tests, their titles, and the puppy quality are a few factors taken into consideration regarding the cost of a puppy. Non-refundable, unless the puppy that you placed a deposit on is found to have a congenital abnormality or passes away, in those rare events… I would definitely return the deposit.”
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.
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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 John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dallas, TX
1157 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
1162 miles away
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More about John
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southern Gateway German 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
Sizzle, mom
German Shepherd
About Sizzle
Sizzle is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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
Great level
Southern Gateway German 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).
