Sundance Shepherds
- Stevenson, WA
Meet the breeder
I'm Sharon S., the breeder behind Sundance Shepherds located in Stevenson, WA. We are passionate about the German Shepherd breed and are devoted to producing happy, healthy, and well-rounded pups for you! We have put in the time, work, and research to make sure we are always providing the best care and practices in our breeding program. We are so proud of the dogs we produce and know you will be satisfied with your puppy!
Q. & A. with Sharon
Why did you start breeding?
30 years ago, I owned and operated a small pet supply and grooming business. I saw many German Shepherds, and too many of them had health problems, some of them disabling. At the time, I had a rescue German Shepherd and she had severe hip dysplasia. I began to have an interest in doing my part to bring health and balance back into the breed. A few years later, I added a male puppy to my family. As he grew, I could see that he would have the potential to be a breeding dog. I did his health clearances and began to look for a female of equal quality. I did find my wonderful dog, Chloe, who was bred from the MONKS of NEW SKETE bloodlines. After she grew and had her health clearances done, Eli and Chloe blessed me with a litter and that began my breeding career!What makes your program special?
We have only one or two litters per year. Our puppies are born in the kitchen and handled extensively daily. I believe this is critical with our breed. We do ENS with the babies at 3 days through 18 days. At 4 weeks of age the pups go out to the puppy yard and learn about the outside environment. Because of the early socializing with us and our family, the pups love people and bond easily with their new owners. Pups go for their first car ride, in crates with littermates, at 6 weeks. This allows them to acclimate to the motion of the car, while also experiencing the crate without fear. Crate training is critical for puppies and helps them be more able to transition to new homes.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include plush, stock, and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Orange girl
Went homeFemale
Green girl
Went homeFemale
Blue girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow girl
Went homeFemale
Red boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Sharon
Sharon 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This puppy has AKC registration papers, health records from first visit to the vet at 8 weeks, has had several car rides and times in her crate. She has also had training time on the leash and with "sit" for treats. She is very engaging and ready to become part of the family. Deposit is meant to hold a puppy for you until he/she is old enough to be picked up. Should something happen to the litter, making it not possible to pick up the puppy, then all deposits would be refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sharon 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 Sharon 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 Sharon 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sharon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Stevenson, WA
2283 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
2318 miles away
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More about Sharon
Sharon has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Sharon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sharon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sundance 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
OhGee, dad
German Shepherd
About OhGee
Stunning black and red male. Has titled to IPO3. Excellent temperament with strong drives. Calm and happy in the house. Loves people. Enjoys scent work. Good food drive!
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Zahra, mom
German Shepherd
About Zahra
Zahra is 5th generation of my breeding program, and she is everything I strive for! Very nice conformation, strong health, good hips, and excellent disposition. She is confident, sweet and smart. She loves to search and is trained in K9 Scent work. She easily earned her Canine Good Citizen title, and earned her Odor Recognition title several times over. She is currently working on earning more nose work titles. She is a great mama, very caring but also relaxed. Her 6 babies are thriving under her care.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Thulani, mom
German Shepherd
About Thulani
Thulani is a beautiful black and red female; she comes down from 4 generations of healthy, smart, loyal and affectionate girls that go back to my foundation girl, who came from the Monks of New Skete breeding program.
Rainey, mom
German Shepherd
About Rainey
Black and Red, with deep pigment. Excellent structure. Sweet, outgoing and smart personality.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sundance 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Sharon to bring home their puppies.
Gary B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Sharon and Mark are terrific Rebelle is a great 12 week old female She responds to me like I’m her momma this indicates to me she was hand raised the most important part of a puppies life Good Job and thanks
