Westbound German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Nancy W., the breeder behind Westbound German Shepherds located in Litchfield, MN. Westbound Kennels Home to the German Shepherd. I breed my dogs for families. I breed a shepherd that is sound and has good structure. Most of my dogs are Black/Tans.
Q. & A. with Nancy
Why did you start breeding?
I started showing dogs in obedience and than started showing in breed ringWhat makes your program special?
At Westbound Kennels (and our home), we treat our puppies as individuals. Every pup has a different personality. We deal with personality, first. Each one is given a name, every dog is bathed and groomed, they all come into the house from the very beginning and are talked to and handledWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. 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.
Getting a puppy from Nancy
Nancy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“All my puppies male or female are same price. Puppies are vet checked, 1st set of shots and wormed. All puppies are 8 wks before they leave.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Litchfield, MN
968 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport
902 miles away
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More about Nancy
Club memberships
Nancy is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis & St. Paul.
Nancy has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Nancy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Nancy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Westbound 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 health testing
Westbound 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.
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).
