Warfenburg
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather W., the breeder behind Warfenburg located in Linden, TN. Welcome to Warfenburg where we have been raising and breeding quality German Shepherd puppies since 1985. Located in rural Tennessee our dogs enjoy the country life. Our goal is to produce calm, large, old style puppies that will excel at any task given.
Q. & A. with Heather
What makes your program special?
We are a family breeder focusing on the health and temperment of our dogs. We believe your experience with us goes long beyond when you take your puppy home. We are dedicated to each of our puppies for their lifetime.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. 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 black and red. 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.
Raven - Longhair Black
Went homeFemale
Red Collar
Went homeFemale
Sable Boy
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Black collar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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
"Price includes: puppy, AKC puppy registration application, current vaccinations, dewormings, vet check, health guarantee, microchip, welcome home kit, and lifetime breeder support. Deposits taken only once puppies are born. Deposit reserves the puppy of your color and gender choice. Deposits only refundable prior to 6 weeks of puppy age, or certain other conditions."
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Linden, TN
4645 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Livermore, KY
4521 miles away
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More about Heather
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Warfenburg 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
- HW
Heather W.
Litter update on 16 June 2025 •The puppies are working on their crate training.
Bane and Mavis's litter
Parent dogs
Mavis, mom
German Shepherd
About Mavis
Mavis is a sweet girl just looking for love and attention. She wants to be right with her people and have all the attention. Mavis comes from Polish lines which are known for large, easy going, low drive dogs, with amazing coats.
Bane, dad
German Shepherd
About Bane
Bane is a big boy with lots of personality. He is a fourth generation Warfenburg dog. Bane continues our legacy of low drive, people focused Shepherds that produce all around great family dogs and companions while maintaining the natural protectiveness of the breed. When you pick up your puppy you will get to meet Bane.
Parent health testing
Great level
Warfenburg 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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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).
