Walker Family Shepherds LLC

Daniel W.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Daniel W., the breeder behind Walker Family Shepherds LLC located in Morganton, NC. We offer both WGSL and Non Standard Color German Shepherds. We strive to produce healthy, intelligent puppies that are able to integrate comfortably into a variety of age groups, households, and lifestyles.

Q. & A. with Daniel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding GSD’s due to Shepherd I purchased for my wife many years ago. It started as just a way to keep that bloodline going because we felt we had the best dog ever. We have now had 3 generations of that bloodline and my love for breeding grew

  • What makes your program special?

    I don’t feel I’m any more or less special than other breeders. I just want to produce good quality dogs for people. If it’s the traditional GSD or the Non-Standard colors that people are looking for I can guarantee a good healthy dog that will be able to function with any family

  • 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 include sable, black, isabella, bi-color, black and tan, black and red, blue, liver, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Daniel

Daniel 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 $750 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price is determined by Pedigree and Titles. Our contract includes 12 Month Guarantee, deworming, and vaccinations. All of our puppies require the same commitment no matter size or color. Refunds are available until 48 hours before pick up or shipment.”

Contract & health guarantee

Daniel 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 Daniel 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 Daniel 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 Daniel.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Morganton, NC

320 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport

326 miles away

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More about Daniel

  • Club memberships

    Daniel is a member of PSA club in Hickory NC and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.

  • Daniel has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Daniel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Daniel’s links

Daniel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Walker Family Shepherds LLC 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Walker Family Shepherds LLC 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.

  • DNA Disease 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.