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German Shepherd
- Origin
- Germany
- Also called
- Alsatian, GSD
- Breeders listed
- 881 in the US
- Typical puppy price
- $3,000 (most charge $2,000 to $3,900)
- Health tests to ask for
- hips and elbows, and a DNA test for degenerative myelopathy (DM)
German Shepherd puppies near you
There are 881 German Shepherd breeders across 46 states, most of them in Texas, California and Florida. The best rated with at least 10 reviews is Lisa’s K9 German Shepherd puppies in Eastport (5.0 from 132 reviews). 638 of them have their own website, where most post upcoming litters and prices. The puppies are sold by the breeders themselves: call them or check their website for available puppies and waitlists.
German Shepherd breeders near major cities
New York, NY24Los Angeles, CA26Chicago, IL24Houston, TX7Philadelphia, PA19Phoenix, AZ13San Diego, CA9Dallas, TX26San Jose, CA5Austin, TX5Indianapolis, IN8Jacksonville, FL5San Francisco, CA5Columbus, OH15Charlotte, NC18Fort Worth, TX25Detroit, MI15Memphis, TN11Seattle, WA19Denver, CO18Washington, DC24Boston, MA17Nashville, TN13Baltimore, MD24Oklahoma City, OK8Louisville, KY15Portland, OR11Milwaukee, WI14Fresno, CA5Sacramento, CA12Long Beach, CA26Kansas City, MO8Mesa, AZ13Atlanta, GA19Colorado Springs, CO17Raleigh, NC23Miami, FL15Oakland, CA7Minneapolis, MN18Tulsa, OK10
German Shepherd breeders by state
Texas 60California 58Florida 55North Carolina 43Ohio 35Virginia 34New York 33Washington 33Michigan 31Missouri 30Kentucky 29Pennsylvania 28Georgia 28Indiana 26Tennessee 25Illinois 25Colorado 23Alabama 21Minnesota 19Oklahoma 19Wisconsin 18Arkansas 18Arizona 18Maine 17South Carolina 12New Jersey 11Idaho 11Oregon 11Connecticut 10West Virginia 10Iowa 10Kansas 10Nebraska 10Massachusetts 9Mississippi 9Maryland 8New Hampshire 7Louisiana 6Vermont 5Montana 4New Mexico 3Hawaii 3Delaware 2South Dakota 2Utah 1Alaska 1Before you call a German Shepherd breeder
- Health results for both parents. Good German Shepherd breeders test for hips and elbows, and a DNA test for degenerative myelopathy (DM), and show you the paperwork.
- See the mother with the litter, in person or on a live video call, not only photos.
- A real breeder asks you questions about your home and schedule, and often has a waitlist.
- Never wire money or pay with gift cards or crypto before you have seen the puppy. That is how most puppy scams work.
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Questions
How many German Shepherd breeders are there in the US?
We list 881 German Shepherd breeders in 46 states. Texas has the most (60), followed by California (58).
Where can I find German Shepherd puppies for sale near me?
Pick your state or one of the 289 nearby cities on this page, or use "Breeders near me" to see the closest German Shepherd breeders on a map. Call them or check their website for available puppies and waitlists.
Which German Shepherd breeder has the most reviews?
Joint Forces K9 Group in Siloam Springs, AR has the most public reviews (544, rated 4.7).
What health tests should a German Shepherd breeder do?
Ask for the parents' results for hips and elbows, and a DNA test for degenerative myelopathy (DM).
How much is a German Shepherd puppy?
Most German Shepherd breeders charge between $2,000 and $3,900 for a puppy; the typical price is $3,000, from the prices 95 breeders publish on their websites.
What other names does the German Shepherd go by?
It is also called Alsatian and GSD. They are the same breed, and the breeders on this page may use any of these names.
Where does the German Shepherd come from?
The German Shepherd originated in Germany.