Buckelwürmer German Shepherds

Raised by Makayla H.

Certified Breeder of German Shepherds

  • 3 club memberships
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Buckelwürmer German Shepherds located in Encampment, WY. Buckelwürmer German Shepherds is a small, family oriented breeder. We breed for health, temperament, quality, & to preserve German Shepherd Dogs. Our puppies are raised with puppy culture, rules of seven, and are also evaluated for drive & workability before being placed with their new families.

Makayla’s experience

  • About Makayla

    I work from home as a dog groomer, I love animals and spend a lot of time outdoors with my dogs. My home is completely dog friendly! I spend my free time with my dogs - training, hiking, running, etc., as well as teaching rally and obedience classes with a local dog sports club, riding and working with horses, and enjoying the warm weather.

  • What makes Makayla’s program special

    My dogs are amazing all around. They will compete in IGP, and currently compete in companion AKC events. I am able to help match the perfect puppy to my buyers. I don't breed until they're titled and tested, and I keep all my breeding dogs in my home until they cross the rainbow bridge. They're cared for as a family member, and they don't live in kennels.

  • Makayla is a member of 3 clubs

    Red Canyons Kennel Club, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, German Shepherd Dog Club of America

  • Makayla’s certifications & recognitions

    Voldhart Testing, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer

Getting a puppy from Makayla

Makayla 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $2,500 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“All of my puppies from the same litter are the same price at 8 weeks. Deposit will hold your spot for that litter. Deposits are non-refundable. 8+ weeks price increases due to training. Deposit is non-refundable and goes towards the total purchase price. I don’t accept deposits until the litter is confirmed via ultrasound.”

Contract and health guarantee

Makayla 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 Makayla 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 Makayla directly.

Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more

What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I follow the rules of 7. They eat off of 7 surfaces, meet at least 7 different people of different ages, 7 different crazy sounds, 7+ different toys, walk on 7 different surfaces. I also do puppy culture, early socialization, start kennel training, and work on sitting for attention vs jumping. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Scent introduction, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Toys, e.g. Ball, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Children, Name recognition , Come, Human Interactions , surface and tactile stimulation, Early socialization, Car Training , Doggy door training , Noise desensitization, Initial House Training, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Puppy temperament evaluation , outside potty training , Socialized with Adult Dogs, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Touch Desensitization, Strangers, Various Surfaces , car riding , Outdoors, e.g. rain, Texture stimulation, Crate Training , Early stages of crate training, Children and other pets, Adult and children socializing , Socialization, exposure to agility tunnel, wobble board and other novel items, and Chew, e.g. Bone.

Puppy health practices

My puppies all receive vet check ups for eyes, heart, ears, lungs, and general health. They receive dewormings at 3, 5, and 7 weeks old. They also receive two sets of vaccines before leaving.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Basic obedience & manners, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Microchipped , AKC Registration, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Bone, Certificate of Health, Food Starter Bag, Puppy Collar, Puppy Starter Kit, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Vaccinations, Volhard Personality Test, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, and Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

Makayla offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Encampment, WY or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Makayla

  • Why Makayla started breeding

    My mom bred Shih Tzus growing up and loved the process. I decided, when I became an adult and fell in love with shepherds, that I wanted to better the breed and show people how well versed this breed can be.

  • Makayla has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Makayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Makayla’s program includes three colors

    Makayla’s German Shepherd puppies include bi-color, sable, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Makayla’s program has one coat type

    Makayla’s German Shepherd puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Makayla’s links

Makayla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Buckelwürmer German Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent health testing

German Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Buckelwürmer 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

    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 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 Certification (CAER, 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.

  • 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel

    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).