I'm Terry G., the breeder behind Vollkommen German Shepherds located in Amarillo, TX. Vollkommen Shepherds is dedicated to producing beautiful German Shepherd Dogs with sound minds and bodies, the qualities that make our breed so famous. We are breeders who do everything we can to better the breed and ensure our dogs and puppies are able to get the very most out of life.
Q. & A. with Terry
Why did you start breeding?
My husband and I have always been animal lovers. I enjoy the interaction and challenges involved in training, showing, and breeding. My husband, Henry, just loves all animals and that love is mutual. I have never seen a dog that didn’t love him. Breeding was a natural thing for us to do.
What makes your program special?
My training as a medical research technician in reproductive endocrinology has been a wonderful advantage in the breeding aspect of our hobby. During my years at university, I was privileged to work and collaborate with many researchers, scientists, and veterinarians from top small animal reproductive centers including Cornell, UC Davis, Tulane, and even Université de Liège, Belgium, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Uppsala, Sweden.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Terry
Terry 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 Terry to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Terry 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 Terry 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 Terry directly.
Vollkommen 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
Rajka, mom
German Shepherd
About Rajka
Rajka is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terry decided to make her part of their program. Terry 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.
Dasty, dad
German Shepherd
About Dasty
Dasty is a male German Shepherd over 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Terry decided to make him part of their program. Terry 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.
Cora, mom
German Shepherd
About Cora
Cora is a female German Shepherd about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terry decided to make her part of their program. Terry 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
Excellent level
Vollkommen 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.
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).