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SHEPHERDS OF THE MOUNT

Shepherds of The Mount is a small professional breeder of the working/show line European German Shepherds that conform to the true origin of the breed. The European German Shepherd is respected and admired throughout the world for its versatility, intelligence, and loyalty. Shepherd of the Mount dogs are Handler Owner Trained (H.O.T) and Titled. They are descended from titled European German Shepherds. These titles include Shutzhund, SV, KkI, Sieger, World Sieger, as well as Conformation Ring and other agility and competitive dog sports. It is my belief that through careful selection and breeding, these championship traits are inherited by their descendants. All of our dogs have excellent proportions, very good dispositions, and drive. Their larger size and dense bones reflect the breeding standards of the old European German Shepherd Dog. Our German Shepherds are of the highest quality available with a healthy body and mind as well as a beautiful appearance but still retain their working ability. They are suitable for all venues of work, including being active family companions and personal protection dogs.

Our puppies are born in my home, not in a kennel, and are raised around children and cats. They're raised in a mountainous environment and are fed a highly nutritious and natural diet which helps to ensure a superior Shepherd in body, mind, and temperament. Our goal is to consistently produce pups that have a large frame with a medium to high-drive, intelligent, courageous with a stable temperament, and physically sound with great endurance. We also strive to ensure that they have good hips and excellent pigmentation. As a further precaution against genetic defects, we do not line breed (in breed) my dogs. My pups come with a genetic and health guarantee, an American Kennel Club (A.K.C.) registration, and will have had their worming and been temperament tested.

We strive to keep our puppies affordable so they can be enjoyed by the largest clientele possible. Our puppies have gone to fire departments, cadaver search and rescue teams, artists, monasteries, cross-country truck drivers, musicians, state senators, policemen, cleaning maids, F.B.I. agents, attorneys, and families who want companionship and protection. Our puppies and dogs live throughout the United States. Shepherds of the Mount has dogs and puppies that live in Arizona, California, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.

We will, but prefer not to, ship our puppies. We much rather prefer that prospective owners come here to choose their pup. The best way to ensure a successful relationship between a prospective owner and a puppy is for them to interact with each other for an hour or two and then make a decision. We do this because we believe that if you put a great pup with the wrong owner, then it's no longer a great pup. We will also work with new puppy owners, if needed, to help them during the adjustment period. This could be especially important for first-time Shepherd owners.

Shepherds of The Mount has been featured on the Meet the Breeders segment of Tracie Hotchner's nationally syndicated Dog Talk Radio Show. (Tracie is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible.)

Member of Schutzhund U.S.A. and American Kennel Club (A.K.C.).