Common Questions
Everything you wanted to ask before bringing a Shepherd home.
Don’t see your question below? Give us a call — we love talking dogs.
About Our Dogs
Health, temperament & what to expect.
Do you health screen your breeding dogs?
Yes — all our breeding dogs undergo routine comprehensive health screenings. Our adult dogs are DM-clear with certified healthy hips and elbows.
Are your puppies socialized before adoption?
Absolutely. We prioritize socialization from an early age. Our pups grow up in our home — not in a kennel — to ensure they grow into well-adjusted, confident dogs.
What is the temperament of your German Shepherds like?
Stable and loyal. Bred for flawless disposition with steady nerve, courage, and reliable obedience — gentle with small children, focused on task, and highly determined in protection.
Are your dogs working line or show line?
Working line. We breed the well-bred “flat-back” German, Czech and Low Country bloodlines popularized after WWII — not the show-line variety with the sharp downward angle of the back and squat rear. Our dogs are accidentally beautiful.
Visiting & Adoption
How the process works.
Can I visit the puppies and meet the parents?
Yes — we encourage prospective buyers to visit our facility, meet the puppies, and interact with the parents to ensure a good fit. Call to schedule an appointment.
When can I take my new pup home?
Once your pup reaches 8 weeks, he or she is ready to join their forever family.
Do you ship pups, or only do in-person pickup?
We offer a range of options: physical visits, virtual visits, and delivery. Whatever your preferred method, we’re here to make this experience a happy one.
Where are you located?
Canisteo, NY — near Bath and due south of Rochester. Visits are by appointment only. Available daily 10 AM – 8 PM.
Do you take a deposit to reserve a pup?
Yes. Pups are reserved with a deposit — call (315) 406-3783 for current litter availability and deposit details.
Still have questions?
Give us a call.
We’re a small, family-run kennel — when you call, you talk to Don or Jodi. Available daily 10 AM – 8 PM.
Call or text
(315) 406-3783
donaldgaryspear@gmail.com