What a Heart Wants

Betty M.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Bluff City, TN ·
  • Responds within a few hours
  • 100% recommend •

Available puppies

Puppy 4 will be named by new family , he is the smallest puppy in this litter . He is playful and curious about everything he chases leaves and picks up small sticks he is short compared to his brothers and he loves to be picked up and carried. He will follow you around and loves to play with toys and his brothers . He is smart and already knows that he is cute . He will be a dark sable when grown he will make a great companion ,or service dog . He will come with pedigrees on both of his parents .

Ready Oct. 24

9 weeks old · Male

Puppy 1

Ready Oct. 24

9 weeks old · Male

Puppy 3 he is a long coat puppy playful like his brothers smart and lovable he will be a snuggle buddy, companion and loyal family pet , he will make any type gsd you train or have trained

Ready Oct. 24

9 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Betty M., the breeder behind What a Heart Wants located in Bluff City, TN.

Q. & A. with Betty

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Betty

Betty 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Betty partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $1,850 - $1,950 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.

“All of our puppies are the same price big or smallest.”

Contract & health guarantee

Betty 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 Betty 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 Betty directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Betty.

Breeder's location

Meet in Bluff City, TN

4380 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tri-Cities Airport

4386 miles away

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Meet in Columbus, OH

4243 miles away

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More about Betty

  • Betty has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Betty was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Betty is a trusted Good Dog breeder

What a Heart Wants 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

What a Heart Wants 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Betty to bring home their puppies.

  • Susan H.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    I recently brought home a black male long haired German shepherd from”What the Heart wants”. Betty is the breeder I worked with. She was amazing to work with and very flexible with her time. Any questions I had were answered very quickly. She is extremely knowledgeable about the breed and takes excellent care of her pups! I picked my boy up in Tennessee on September 28, 2026 and brought him to my home in North Carolina. We stopped in Asheville on our way home and took him to a dog friendly restaurant. He was very chilled, and receptive to attention. That was a big test for a little guy who was with new people! I was very impressed with his manner! I have now had him for almost two weeks. He is highly trainable! I know that Betty worked with him on manners before we picked him up and we have reinforced what she taught. He is very good about letting me know when he needs to go out! He follows me everywhere which I love, and is very loyal. He is praise and treat motivated! He knows if he has done things right and is quick to receive praise! He has decided for now that he doesn’t want to be a bed dog, but has his place right beside me on the floor between me and the door. He gets along with other companions in my home which is important to me. I really couldn’t have asked for a better companion than what he is! His name is Phantom, and he is amazing! Kudos to Betty and thank you to Good Dog because I found the website by coincidence, and found Phantom there very quickly! Betty, I cannot thank you enough!

  • Annette C. O.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Everything was excellent!!!!! Never had such a wonderful, laid back puppy!!! Adjustment has been no problem whatsoever!!!! Ranger is a doll!!!! Just absolutely house broken from day one!!!!! We have gotten lots of toys so we can redirect him any time he decides to be a land shark and bite on us!!!! Lots of teething but to be expected…. Loves on everyone…. Not real thrilled with lawn service…. Does not like blower!!!! Has slept in bed with us since first night…. Watches a movie for an about 5 minutes then goes to foot of bed and sleeps all night…. Unless we have to get up…. So he goes out to potty also…. Range’s breeder, BJ Moore has been there for me every step every day…. I can call her anytime and she answers all my questions…. Sends me links, things to ask vet, sent pics of food… even before we got Ranger I had all the food and vitamins ready I talked to BJ several times and told her we wanted a very laid back GS… She sent Ranger!!! We raised labs for many years and decided to go with a GS puppy and this has been fabulous!!!!! Ranger is a part of our family and has been with us for almost 3 weeks…. Has been to vet and everything is fine….!! Thank you BJ and What a Heart Wants for a companion that will be with us for a long time!!!!!

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.

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