I'm Aric and Emily H., the breeder behind The Iron Canine located in Canyon, TX. We offer high-drive, intelligent German Shepherds to working and companion homes. We breed for health, temperament, and ability. Our dogs are outstanding representations of their breed, and we are proud to continue their lines and produce incredible puppies. These dogs have high drives and need to go to active homes where they will have a purpose.
Q. & A. with Aric and Emily
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, and bi-color. 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.
Brazil Vom Hamundr
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Aric and Emily
Aric and Emily 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
Connect with Aric and Emily to learn more details about pricing.
“25 month health guarantee, AKC Registration (If applicable), UTD Vaccines per KY state regulations, deworming, puppy birth certificate (if applicable), vet/shot records
**ALL SALES ARE FINAL**. NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.”
Contract & health guarantee
Aric and Emily 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 Aric and Emily 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 Aric and Emily directly.
The Iron Canine 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
Litter and program updates
Aric and Emily H.
Litter update on 14 Dec. 2024 •
Puppies first outting at 5 weeks old! They did amazing!!!
Finn and Arkham's litter
Parent dogs
Rhaegar, dad
German Shepherd
About Rhaegar
Rhaegar is a male German Shepherd almost 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Aric and Emily decided to make him part of their program. Aric and Emily 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.
Pharaoh, dad
German Shepherd
About Pharaoh
Pharaoh is a male German Shepherd almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Aric and Emily decided to make him part of their program. Aric and Emily 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A).
Arkham, mom
German Shepherd
About Arkham
Arkham is a wonderful family and personal protection dog. She was born with us and has been raised with us. She is amazing with other dogs, cats and children. She has a natural protectiveness and a natural softness with smaller children. Arkham has great drive for working but also has an off switch; which can sometimes be difficult for some working line dogs.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
The Iron Canine 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).