I'm the breeder behind Bahr-S German Shepherds located in Yakima, WA. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable German Shepherd puppies and connect loving families with their new best friend! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Betty Jo 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,200 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.
Betty Jo 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 Betty Jo 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 Betty Jo directly.
I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, and Various sounds.
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Bahr-S German Shepherds hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
We send our puppies home with Vet records, Registration, and Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent.
Betty Jo offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Betty Jo is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Betty Jo has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Betty Jo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Bahr-S German Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
German Shepherd
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About Tesla
Tesla is the all American family dog. She will watch over the family and make sure everyone is safe. Tesla has passing hips and elbows besides being Embark DNA tested. This will be Tesla's last litter when she will retire from our breeding program. I can't say enough great things about this girl as she loves to be with the family and enjoys the home life.
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About Ivan
Ivan is our boy from Russia. He is confident and eager to please with a nice prey drive. He has passing hips and elbows besides have the Embark DNA testing done. Full of life and being adventurous he enjoys riding in the car and going places. He is true to the breed of being a German Shepherd Dog.
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About Dyce
Dyce is a beautiful and confident female with very athletic abilities. She loves to be with family and is very intelligent.
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About Doc
Doc is a large male with a very gentle and loving personality. He is easy going and gets along with other dogs. Doc has passing OFA elbows and OFA hips with excellent grading. He is an outstanding male with beautiful markings.
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About Ginger
Ginger is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Betty Jo decided to make her part of their program. Betty Jo has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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Excellent level
Bahr-S German Shepherds 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Temperament Test
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).