vom Silbersand German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Samantha M., the breeder behind vom Silbersand German Shepherds located in Michigan. Our main focus is training and competing in various venues including Schutzhund/IPO, dock diving, and conformation. We invest so much time raising and trialing our own dogs, so breeding is a hobby we only occasionally pursue when we have an exceptional pairing available. We pride ourselves in the hard work, dedication and integrity we pour into our dogs.
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
We started down the path of responsible breeding with our second competition female, Ari. She had an extremely successful career and we learned so much as a team. In looking for a future competition dog, we decided that a pup from her breeding would be the perfect fit. After selecting the perfect complimentary stud, we got just what we wanted and have continued competing with two of her offspring.What makes your program special?
We spend most of our time training and competing. When we occasionally decide to pursue breeding, we pride ourselves in being very selective about the health and temperament of the pairing. Our goal is to produce a healthy competition dog that has the appropriate temperament to live with the family and be a good ambassador for the breed.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Apollo
Went homeMale
Athena
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Michigan
398 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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More about Samantha
Club memberships
Samantha is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
vom Silbersand 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
Ari, mom
German Shepherd
About Ari
Ari is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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
vom Silbersand 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
