Goodwin Heritage Homestead

Raised by Emily G.

Certified Breeder of English Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder
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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Goodwin Heritage Homestead located in Georgia. Our goal is to produce pups of sound mind and body with great dispositions able to transition well from the farm to home life. We adore English Shepherds. Our dogs have enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning an English Shepherd is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.

Emily’s experience

  • About Emily

    We are a homeschooling, homesteading family that live on 5 acres in Northeast Georgia. Our dogs are important members of our family and homestead. We couldn't do what we do without them.

  • What makes Emily’s program special

    Our dogs are working farm dogs. Our puppies need to be placed on farms or homesteads or a place where they can have a job. We do not place our puppies until after a formal evaluation at 7 weeks old. We then place based on temperament and NOT on gender or appearance. We want your puppy to be your lifelong friend and helper.

Puppies

Polly (Rose collar)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Jadis (Light Blue collar)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Lucy (Pink collar)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Tumnus (red collar)

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Aslan (Light green collar)

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Susan (purple collar)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Peter (Orange Collar)

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Jill (Mint collar)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Edmund (Dark Green collar)

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 26, 2024

English Shepherd

Pink Collar

Reserved

Female • Went Home Mar. 5, 2022

English Shepherd

Green Collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Mar. 5, 2022

English Shepherd

Lavender Collar

Reserved

Female • Went Home Mar. 5, 2022

English Shepherd

Blue Collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Mar. 5, 2022

English Shepherd

Grey Collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Mar. 5, 2022

English Shepherd

Red Collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Mar. 5, 2022

English Shepherd

Orange Collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Mar. 5, 2022

English Shepherd

Getting a puppy from Emily

Emily 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 $700 - $900 and include a deposit of $200.

“Every puppy will come with ESC and/or UKC registration papers (your preference) and genetic testing. A $200 deposit will hold your puppy. After evaluations puppies will be placed on temperament in order of deposits paid. If a puppy cannot be placed to your satisfaction your deposit will be refunded.”

Contract and health guarantee

Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We use Puppy Culture when raising our puppies in addition to English Shepherd training recommended by the ESC for working dogs. Puppies will be socialized and introduced to livestock.

Puppy health practices

All puppies will be genetically tested, wormed, have their first vaccinations, and vet visit.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Goodwin Heritage Homestead hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Georgia 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.

“We are happy to help workout transportation logistics with families however costs will be your responsibility. We live an hour from Atlanta (not including traffic) and 80 minutes from Greenville, SC.”

More about Emily

  • Why Emily started breeding

    We have always had dogs, but we never considered breeding until we got an English Shepherd. Ranger changed everything for us. He helps us guard and protect our property and livestock, he makes chores easier, and he is our children's best friend. We had never met such an amazing dog or breed. We knew we had to share this amazing dog with others.

  • Emily has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Emily’s links

Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Goodwin Heritage Homestead 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

Meet Emily's parent dogs

All breeds

English Shepherd

Parent health testing

English Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Goodwin Heritage Homestead 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 English 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Emily to bring home their puppies.

  • Samantha M.

    Mar. 2024

    Goodwin heritage homestead was amazing through and through! Communication from the start! Emily was amazing keeping me updated with pictures and maintaining a weekly post on her site to list the...

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