Von Willow German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor D., the breeder behind Von Willow German Shepherds located in Grand Rapids, MI. We are a small breeder producing high-quality long coat West German show lines and working lines sourced from top pedigrees. Our dogs are all health tested, titled and raised in a family environment with solid temperaments. We can't wait to connect with you!
Q. & A. with Taylor
Why did you start breeding?
We breed to both help ensure the future of the breed and to improve our dogs traits with each generation.What makes your program special?
We take responsible breeding very seriously. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of the breed, so we are careful to always have ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
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Baylee (White Girl)
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Silver Girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Puple Girl
Went homeFemale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
White Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Taylor
Taylor 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 $1,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes health guarantee, vet check, age-appropriate shots, fully dewormed, contract, AKC registration, puppy go home bag of goodies and lifetime support! We require a $500 nonrefundable deposit to hold your spot for a puppy. The remaining amount is due before the puppy leaves our home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Grand Rapids, MI
505 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
497 miles away
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More about Taylor
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Von Willow 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
Willow, mom
German Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is a female German Shepherd over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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
Von Willow 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.
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).
