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Spirit Paws
Meet the breeder
I'm Dawn D., the breeder behind Spirit Paws located in Elizabeth City, NC. I run a small breeding program that allows me to give each of my puppies, dogs, and breedings the proper care and attention they each deserve. I am dedicated to providing happy, healthy, and well-socialized pups for others to welcome into their family. I love my pups and know you will love them, too!
Q. & A. with Dawn
Why did you start breeding?
My life revolves around my dogs and meeting their needs both socially and medically. I strive to bring you the healthiest, most well-rounded puppies. I am very proud to be breeding these incredible dogs. It is important to me that I am breeding versatile, socialized, and healthy pups for my buyers to welcome into their homes and hearts.What makes your program special?
I care about the German Shepherd breed and do everything in my power to breed sound dogs to ensure healthy and happy puppies. My puppies’ health and wellbeing are my main priorities. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience. That includes always having responsible practices for breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for the German Shepherd line.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 Dawn
Dawn 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes, first round of vaccinations, dewclaw removal, microchip, pedigree, AKC limited registration ( you cannot breed this dog). There is a 300.00 NON refundable deposit to hold your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elizabeth City, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
More about Dawn
Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dawn’s links
Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spirit Paws 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
Spirit, mom
German Shepherd
About Spirit
Spirit is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Gabriel, dad
German Shepherd
About Gabriel
Gabriel is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dawn decided to make him part of their program. Dawn 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
Spirit Paws 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 (Preliminary)
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.
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).
