I'm Rachael D., the breeder behind RED’s German Shepherds located in Lewisburg, KY. Our dogs are members of the family, we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Rachael
Why did you start breeding?
With my love for the breed I always knew I wanted to show the world how great these dogs can be. I found an amazing mentor who has truly helped me to understand what it means to breed and how to do so responsibly.
What makes your program special?
All of my dogs/puppies are raised within our home, right underfoot. Getting adjusted to everyday home life and activities from the earliest of ages.
Each pairing is selected based on health/conformation above all else. We strive on improving with each pairing.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, black and tan, black and red, blue, and liver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Jager
Went home
Male
Moonshine
Went home
Female
Rum
Went home
Male
Gin
Went home
Female
Whiskey
Went home
Male
Bourbon
Went home
Female
Thallium
Went home
Female
Sarin
Went home
Female
Ricin
Went home
Female
Hemlock
Went home
Male
Strychnine
Went home
Female
Cyanide
Went home
Female
Belladonna
Went home
Female
Arsenic
Went home
Male
Ethylene
Went home
Female
Aconite
Went home
Male
Hannibal
Went home
Male
Freddy Kruger
Went home
Male
Ghostface
Went home
Male
Annabelle
Went home
Female
Jason Voorhees
Went home
Male
Dahmer
Went home
Male
Michael Myers
Went home
Male
Pennywise
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Rachael
Rachael 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.
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 include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC limited registration, first vaccinations, dewormings, vet health check, puppy pack, health guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. All of our pups are the same price regardless of color or gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachael 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 Rachael 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 Rachael directly.
RED’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 dogs
Selah, mom
German Shepherd
About Selah
Selah is a female German Shepherd almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachael decided to make her part of their program. Rachael 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.
Great health testing
Dentition, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
RED’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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Full Embark Panel, Pituitary Dwarfism, 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.