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At this time, we have female puppies ready to reserve. ( Not ready to go home yet.)

Parents’s Health Testing:

Excellent/Good Hip (Certified by German SV or OFA)

Elbows (Certified by German SV or OFA)

Parents’ of this litter are VA 2nd Sire & SG 59 Dam at The SV Bundessiegerzuchtschau (BSZS) 2025! known as the German Shepherd World Championship, is an annual premier event held in Nuremberg, Germany.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime litter here in Maryland, and we are deeply honored to be entrusted with raising these exceptional puppies. Each one will begin life surrounded by care, intention, and family before joining homes that will cherish them for a lifetime.

This is what dreams are made of.

Parents & Breeding Credentials

Both parents have met and exceeded the German SV standards for breeding, reflecting proven structure, temperament, and working ability.

Health Tested

• Embark genetic testing

• SV Hips (A1 Normal, Excellent)

• SV Elbows (A1 Normal, Excellent)

Titles

• IGP3 (highest level, demonstrating elite obedience, tracking, and protection)

Show Ratings

• VA2-Excellent Select (2025) BSZS-World Championship Sire

• VA3-Excellent Select(2024) BSZS-World Championship Sire

• SG59-Very good, (2025) BSZS- World Championship Dam

• V-Excellent, Dam

Breed Survey

• KKL (Körung / Breed Survey approved)

Litter HD Score: 74 Superior excellent healthy hip value (future predictability tool for Hip Dysplasia from the German SV.) With over 100 offspring in Germany holding passing hip and elbow certifications, and both parents coming from families where eight or more direct siblings also have passing hips and elbows, this pairing reflects deep, multi-generational structural consistency. That kind of data is far more meaningful than a single set of results, as it shows durability of soundness across an entire bloodline.

In addition to orthopedic strength, both parents are proven in working titles and the show ring, demonstrating balanced temperament, trainability, and correct breed type. This combination offers not only beauty and presence, but proven performance and long-term structural reliability.

Mom is exceptionally level-minded, full of curiosity, and carries herself with a gentle approach. Deeply endearing, she remains a pleasant and devoted shadow throughout the day, remarkably calm and sharing in the mutual joy of everyday family activities. She is a large-framed female, yet carries herself with such grace and composure that her size never feels imposing.

She has accomplished the highest level of protection training while maintaining her gentle demeanor, a true reflection of her strength of nerve and stability. Her achievements, combined with her character, reflect the strength of her pedigree and affirm her as an exceptional representative of the German Shepherd breed.

Reservations:

This is a thoughtfully planned and very special pairing within our program, bringing together intentional, prestigious, and proven bloodlines of the current generation. Reservations are now underway, and we welcome sincere inquiries from families who share our appreciation for striving toward the highest standard and who value the exceptional outcomes that come from proven, prestigious dogs within the German Shepherd breed.

Opportunities like this are rare, and we look forward to connecting with those who feel aligned with our vision.

1st Pick Male- Breeder

2nd Pick Male- Reserved

1st Pick Female- Breeder

Parent’s Health Testing Includes:

SV Hip & Elbow tested A1 Excellent/Normal

DNA of 270 conditions, including DM

IGP 1, KKL

Additional Health Testing:

Cardiac

Thyroid

Patella

Spine

About this pairing:

Both parents are well-rounded, loyal members of our program with balanced temperaments and clear, stable minds. Both from Direct German Lines. Mother born in Germany. Father born here in our family from German lines.

The father represents the third generation of our lines here at Golden Ridge. Producing with him is especially meaningful because he reflects years of intentional selection for structure, nerve strength, and dependable temperament. He is confident and steady, naturally protective without being reactive. He carries himself with quiet authority, yet he is incredibly easy to live with. He is a dependable guardian with a big heart — the kind of dog that is aware of his surroundings, thoughtful in his responses, and deeply bonded to his people. He melts into you with affection when invited, but he is not pushy or demanding. He understands boundaries, reads cues beautifully, and settles with ease.

The mother is equally loyal and clear-minded. She is easy to work with, patient, and socially intelligent. She loves to accompany us in everyday life and will happily maneuver her herding ball around the yard with precision — guiding it uphill and around barriers with gentle, calculated movements — as we move through activities together. Her focus and problem-solving ability are beautiful to watch, always thoughtful and engaged, confident yet composed. She is engaged and joyful without being overbearing. She takes cues and signals appropriately, interacts when invited, and rests calmly when it’s time to relax. Her temperament is steady and thoughtful — not persistent, not needy, but present and connected.

Together, they represent what I strive to produce: dogs with balanced drives, stable nerves, affectionate yet independent personalities, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into an active family environment while still offering natural protective instincts.

Reservations:

Interest in this pairing has already begun. Families who feel aligned with our program and are prepared to move forward are invited to contact us to inquire about joining the reservation list.