Wind Dancer Kennels

Raised by Sandy R.

Certified Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Wind Dancer Kennels located in Lexington, MI. We strive for healthy, happy pups and prepare our dogs to excel in work, emotional support/therapy, and in the home with families. We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born and prepared to excel in their new homes. It would be our pleasure to introduce you to your next German Shepherd puppy.

Sandy’s experience

  • About Sandy

    I have over 45 years of experience. We strive to not only produce beautiful puppies and continue our phenomenal bloodline, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the German Shepherd will continue to thrive for generations to come.

  • What makes Sandy’s program special

    We strive to breed healthy, quality pups that can fit many lifestyles. We take pride in raising well-tempered and socialized puppies who can excel in work, therapy, and as beloved companions. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.

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Getting a puppy from Sandy

Sandy 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

Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are socialized and trained with care to give them the best start possible. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Noise Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Various Surfaces, and Socialized with People of Various Appearances.

Puppy health practices

We prioritize the health and well-being of each one of our puppies, and we follow all appropriate puppy health protocols.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Lexington, MI 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 Sandy

  • Why Sandy started breeding

    It is our passion to breed these incredible dogs and help ensure the future of the German Shepherd. It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy that we've found in raising these wonderful dogs.

  • Sandy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

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

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Sandy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Wind Dancer Kennels 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 Sandy's parent dogs

All breeds

German Shepherd

Parent health testing

German Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Wind Dancer Kennels 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.

  • 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).

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