Von LaMarca German Shepherds
- Hammond, LA
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Ritka
Ready Dec. 24
5 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Emily L., the breeder behind Von LaMarca German Shepherds located in Hammond, LA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament, with a focus on athleticism, protection instinct, and dependability. We take great pride in our program and our dogs and we know you will love your new companion! Pups are paired with owners based on their lifestyle needs.
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up showing livestock you develop an appreciation for quality, well-bred animals. I loved the breed and wanted to get involved and it flourished from there.What makes your program special?
My program focuses on breeding healthy dogs with solid temperaments, I believe those are the two most important attributes for a working dog. When you get a puppy from me, you will have a lifetime friend and mentor. I also offer a 2 year genetic health guarantee on my puppies.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock 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 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.
Rysa
ReservedFemale
Rhiannon
ReservedFemale
Rune
ReservedMale
Ravyn
ReservedFemale
Siryn
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Lavender
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Springsteen (Yellow)
Went homeMale
Zeppelin (Green)
Went homeMale
Tom Petty (Blue)
Went homeMale
Joan Jett (Lavender)
Went homeFemale
Bowie (Red)
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
White
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Iceman
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Grey
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Linguine
Went homeMale
Rigatoni
Went homeMale
Gnocchi
Went homeMale
Rotini
Went homeFemale
Penne
Went homeFemale
Fettuccine
Went homeFemale
Ravioli
Went homeMale
Ziti
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Emily
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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration, 2 sets of shots, microchip, Health Guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to our other litters if you need to postpone or if there is not a suitable match for you in the original litter we intended.”
Contract & health guarantee
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 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 Emily 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
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
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hammond, LA
943 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport
958 miles away
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Meet in Franklin, KY
522 miles away
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More about Emily
Club memberships
Emily is a member of Bayou PSA, German Shepherd Dog Club of America, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, Working Dogs of America, and Protection Sports Association.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Veterinary Assistant, Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs), Sport Dog Handler.
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von LaMarca 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
Litter and program updates
Emily L.
Litter update on 30 Oct. •Mom & babies are doing wonderful and everyone is gaining weight 🥹
Hugo and Beretta's litter
Emily L.
Litter update on 17 July •Some wet kids who kept getting in the way of the hose while filling water bowls 😝
Hugo and Torvi's litter
Emily L.
Program update on 08 July •A photo of momma Torvi in action at a protection dog seminar a couple weeks ago! She did amazing
Emily L.
Litter update on 08 July •…This little lady is still searching for the perfect active pet home or club level sport home! She is very handler oriented and sweet as can be but still has a bitey spunky side and would love sports. She also lovessss to cuddle and nap together 🩷🩷 Long coat Sable girl "Rotini"
Hugo and Torvi's litter
Emily L.
Litter update on 13 June •
Hugo and Torvi's litter
Emily L.
Litter update on 12 June •We are mobile! Puppies are walking and learning to balance themselves. They have also started playing Blue absolutely loves to beat up his brothers 😂
Hugo and Torvi's litter
Parent dogs
Torvi, mom
German Shepherd
About Torvi
Torvi is a female German Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. 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.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Full Embark Panel, +3 more.Beretta, mom
German Shepherd
About Beretta
Beretta has earned her BH/VT, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and TKN titles and GSDCA Temperament Test certificate. She is a very athletic dog who truly loves to train and wants to be a team with you. She is extremely versatile and would thrive in a variety of sports or working venues, she has high hunt drive, high ball & food drives, and has very nice grips in bitework.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Full Embark Panel, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Von LaMarca 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.
Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra (LTV), 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.
Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Full Embark Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Emily to bring home their puppies.
Olivia P.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Working with Emily has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She was attentive, transparent, and truly dedicated to the well-being of her dogs. Our pup came home healthy, strong, and incredibly well-socialized. You can tell he was raised with care—his temperament is outstanding: calm, sweet, confident, and eager to learn. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and highly recommend Emily to anyone looking for a wonderful companion and a smooth, trustworthy process.
Naomi J.
Verified owner · June 2023
I would recommend LaMarca’s Kennel to anyone looking for a German Shepard ! Emily was so kind , informative, and shared weekly updates and pictures on how our puppy was doing . She was very accommodating during the whole process. Even after we picked up our puppy I reached out for some advice and she responded back promptly and was more than willing to answer any questions I had ! The puppy came in as healthy as can be . We are very much in love with our dog and he has been a great addition to our family .
Kandice C.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Emily was wonderful throughout the entire process. She was very accommodating and kind! My puppy is healthy, smart, and a delight. Excellent experience all around! I love my gorgeous boy.
