I'm Teresa J., the breeder behind TJ’s South Bench German Shepherds located in Hinsdale, MT. I offer top-quality German Shepherds puppies with a focus on health, form, and function. I believe quality is more important than quantity. My dogs and puppies are lovingly raised in my home as part of my family so that I can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. My passion is poured into every aspect of my breeding program. I truly love my dogs and what I do.
Q. & A. with Teresa
Why did you start breeding?
My love for German Shepherds inspired me to share this breed with the world in a responsible way. I devote my time, energy, and attention to each litter to ensure puppies get the best start in life. I take pride in what I do and am excited to introduce your family to your next German Shepherd puppy!
What makes your program special?
I am very proud to be breeding these incredible dogs. It is important to me that I am breeding versatile, well-rounded, socialized, and healthy pups for my buyers to welcome into their homes and hearts. I truly love the German Shepherd breed and am dedicated to looking out for the breed as a whole. I am very conscious about who I rehome my puppies to and always ensure that each one goes to the best home possible, complementary to its personality and ability.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Teresa
Teresa 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 Teresa to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Teresa 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 Teresa 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 Teresa directly.
TJ’s South Bench 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
Thatcher, dad
German Shepherd
About Thatcher
Thatcher is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Teresa decided to make him part of their program. Teresa 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
TJ’s South Bench 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).