Zwinger aus dem Nordsternstaat
- Shafer, MN
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected German Shepherd litter
Due Jan. 2026
Ready Mar. 26, 2026
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due June 2026
Ready Aug. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor K., the breeder behind Zwinger aus dem Nordsternstaat located in Shafer, MN. Nordsternstaat. com for more info! Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and ability. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile beloved companions. We are conscientious in our breeding practices, and we breed for health, temperament, drive, and ability.
Q. & A. with Taylor
Why did you start breeding?
I found my passion for German Shepherds after getting my first one as a young woman. I want to bring more drivey, level headed dogs into the breed that can thrive in both a working (sport) home as well as a pet home.What makes your program special?
The believe our breeding program is one that will always try and pair the best dogs possible to each other as well as continue to adhere to the SV Standard as much as possible. This means we attempt to have all of our breeding dogs have an IGP1, G or better Show Rating, Hip and Elbow Ratings, AD, and Breed Survey.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include long and stock 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, black and tan, black and red, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
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 $1,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC Registration, microchip (FI), age appropriate shots, Dewormer and lifelong Breeder Support. Deposit will be requested at 8 weeks of age to ensure your spot in the litter. Puppies will be chosen by us based on your descriptions at 8-9 weeks of age. Remainder will be due at pick up.”
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
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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Taylor.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Shafer, MN
4339 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
4380 miles away
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Meet in Green Bay, WI
4215 miles away
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More about Taylor
Club memberships
Taylor is a member of GSDCMSP, GSDCA, and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Zwinger aus dem Nordsternstaat 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
Karen, mom
German Shepherd
About Karen
We had the opportunity to purchase Karen late summer of 2023 and couldn't be happier. Karen came to us with her BH as well as a multitude of other titles, we will keep working towards her IGP and American Schutzhund titles but we are extremely thankful to be able to own this great female. Karen is a powerhouse when it comes to her work ethic she is a large female and uses that to her advantage. She is one of the best tracking dogs I've came across, we plan on getting her IGP style tracking titles and have recently switched her over to PSA, and plan on doing her PDC in late spring/early summer. She is not a super prey oriented dog in protection, so we will be balancing that out when it comes to our breeding decisions for her. Her obedience is free and open, loves to work for both food and the toy! Karen does carry for long coat and solid black.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.Omen, mom
German Shepherd
About Omen
Omen is a large female, who possess a lot of power. She excels in dog powered sports and is working towards her IGP titles as well as UKC Conformation titles. We have also dabbled in a variety of other sports such as Rally, Weight Pull and PSA. She is a dog that I would call dog social, has zero environmental problems, and has never met an enemy. Omen I believe will produce excellent family companions who just want a hiking buddy or to dabble in sports at a club level. Omen does carry for long coat as well as black and tan.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Canine Scott Syndrome (CSS), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Zwinger aus dem Nordsternstaat 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Temperament Test, Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra (LTV)
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).
