Von Bourbon Shepherds
Available puppies
Red collar male
8 weeks old · Male
Green collar male
8 weeks old · Male
Orange collar male
8 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Jessin B., the breeder behind Von Bourbon Shepherds located in Micanopy, FL. Our German Shepherd puppies are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets. We compete and win at the German SV world championships for the most loyal wonderful dogs.
Q. & A. with Jessin
Why did you start breeding?
One great dog led to another.What makes your program special?
It is our passion not our profession. We spare no expense in the care and selection of the best German Shepherds. Our females compete in the USA and in Germany and fly back-and-forth for competitions. We fly them home, imported in whelp to the German world champions every year. The quality shows in our excellent hip and elbow ratings, breed surveys temperament tests and working titles.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock, plush, 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.
Getting a puppy from Jessin
Jessin 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.
Jessin partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"eWe take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they're old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities with the needs of their families — typically around 7-8 weeks."
Price
"Includes World Championship parentage, Hip, Elbow, health guarantee, AKC registration, microchip, first vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, lifetime breeder support and more. Deposit guarentees pick of gender selection and coat length and temperament testing and placement."
Contract & health guarantee
Jessin 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 Jessin 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 Jessin directly.
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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jessin.
Breeder's location
Meet in Micanopy, FL
715 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Jacksonville Airport
637 miles away
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More about Jessin
Club memberships
Jessin is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Germany World Championship show Bundessiegerzuchtschau BSZS Champion Long Coat Young Female SG7, USA GSDCA National Sieger show highest placed US Breeder in class , USA GSDCA National Champion Protection Award x2, USA GSDCA National Siegerin Champion VA3, AKC Breeder of Merit, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Blue Ribbon Breeder , Puppy Culture Breeder.
Jessin has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Jessin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Jessin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Bourbon 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
Cyrene, mom
German Shepherd
About Cyrene
German SV Breed Survery Medium-sized, of medium strength, expressive, very well pigmented, dry and firm, with good structural proportions. High withers, straight back, slightly short and slightly sloping croup; good angulation of the fore- and hindquarters; balanced chest proportions; straight front. Slightly close-moving in both the front and rear; powerful drive and good reach. Temperament is self-assured; TSB (drive, self-confidence, and stress tolerance) is pronounced. Expressive, lean, and firm female with good overall conformation, within the desirable size range. HD rating: A2 normal ED rating: A1 normal
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Von Bourbon 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Temperament Test, Vet Wellness Exam
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), DNA Disease Panel
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).
