Martina Leahy's German Shepherds

Raised by Martina L.

Certified Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Martina Leahy's German Shepherds located in Vancouver, WA. I am a preservation breeder striving for quality, health, and to ensure the future of the German Shepherd for generations to come. My priority is to ensure the well-being of all my dogs from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond. I truly love my dogs and am passionate about my program!

Martina’s experience

  • About Martina

    I am a small, home-based hobby breeder with large expectations for my German Shepherds! I offer top-quality, loving puppies. I love working with them and seeing the positive effect that a well-behaved, furry companion can have on its family. I prepare all of my puppies to excel in life. In my free time, I enjoy participating in sporting events with my dogs.

  • What makes Martina’s program special

    My program is committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that I have deemed appropriate to improving and meeting the standard for this wonderful breed. I pride myself on helping all of my clients find the right fit for their needs and lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a pet, a working dog, or a quality show dog, I have the perfect pup for you!

Getting a puppy from Martina

Martina 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

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

Contract and health guarantee

Martina 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 Martina 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 Martina directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I do everything I can to socialize my puppies. I want them to be easily trainable and have a smooth transition to their new home. I am happy to recommend puppy classes and training methods for my buyers. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Basic Manners, Crate Training, Initial House Training, Various Surfaces, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Various People, Socialized with Other Animals, and Socialized with Adult Dogs.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are dewormed, vaccinated, and have their dewclaws removed prior to rehoming.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Martina Leahy's German Shepherds 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

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

Pick up your puppy in Vancouver, WA 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.

More about Martina

  • Why Martina started breeding

    In my program, I focus on breeding excellence. I am a preservationist breeder striving to maintain and improve upon the unique qualities that the German Shepherd has to offer. I produce puppies with great personalities, conformation, and health. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred, and am proud of the quality of my puppies. I love matching healthy, happy puppies with loving families.

  • Martina has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Martina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Martina is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Martina Leahy's 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

Martina Leahy'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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Full Embark 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).