German Shepherd Puppies
Valor Protection Dogs
Our breeding program is an extension of what we have been doing through Valor Protection Dogs for years.
We have always been particular about the German Shepherds we choose to work with. We have imported dogs from working lines in Europe, raised and trained them, and sold them to our clients. Over the years, we have developed a clear idea of the type of dog we like.
When the CDC stopped allowing Americans to import puppies from Europe, we decided to start our own breeding program here in Idaho. It gives us the opportunity to be involved in the entire process and to know exactly what we are producing.
Our dogs are primarily East German DDR and Czech working lines. We look for dogs that are sound, stable, confident, intelligent, versatile, structurally correct, orthopedically-sound, and beautiful.
We want a dog with enough drive and ability to work, but with the temperament and balance to live well in a home. That might mean a protection dog, a sport dog, an active companion, or simply a really nice German Shepherd to have as part of the family.
That is the type of dog we want to own, train, raise, and sell, so that is what we are breeding.
Our Puppies
We typically produce black and sable puppies, with stock or long coats. Energy and drive will vary somewhat from puppy to puppy, but our goal is generally medium energy with medium to high drive and a stable, confident temperament.
Our breeding dogs are titled and health tested, and we are selective about the pairings we make.
We raise our puppies here in Idaho and spend a lot of time watching how their individual personalities develop. This allows us to know our puppies well when it comes time to placing them in the right homes.
You Can See Our Dogs
One of the things we think is important about our program is transparency.
There are more than 700 videos of our dogs throughout the Valor Protection Dogs website and YouTube channel. You can see the dogs we have raised, trained, and sold, how they behave, and the type of German Shepherd we have chosen to build our program around.
We think a video is worth a thousand words.
Current & Upcoming Litters
We will keep this page updated as our breeding plans develop. If you are on our waitlist, this is also where you can follow along as we announce breedings, pregnancies, and puppies.
Winter 2026 Litter — Freya II × Bear
Expected birth date: December 2026
Expected go-home date: February 2027
Winter 2026 litter updates:
Sept 25th 2026: Freya has come into heat one month earlier than expected. We have plans to breed her to Bear the week of October 12th. Stay tuned for more updates.
Summer 2027 Litter — Freya II × Bear
Expected birth date: June 2027
Expected go-home date: August 2027
Breeding plans and timelines are subject to change based on breeding success and the best interests of our dogs.
Our Waitlist
We do keep a waitlist, but it works differently from other breeders. We don’t take deposits on a particular litter. Our deposit places you on our general puppy waitlist, and your position and preferences determine the order in which puppies are selected. As puppies develop, we work with the families on the waitlist to find the best fit.
Placement on our waitlist requires a signed contract and paid deposit.
Current Waitlist
- Linda F. — Black male, stock or long coat
- Chris & JoAnn V. — Sable or black male, stock coat
- Pilar O. — Black or sable, male or female, stock or long coat
- Trisha B. — Sable or black male, stock coat
- Patricia & Pat V. — Sable male, stock coat
- Reuben B. — Black or sable, female, stock coat
Puppy Price
$6,500.00
Our puppies include
✓ Health guarantee
✓ Veterinary records and microchip
✓ AKC limited registration
✓ Lifetime breeder support
We know our prices are higher than other German Shepherd breeders. We are comfortable with that because we are producing a very limited number of puppies and are putting a great deal of thought into the dogs behind them and how they are raised.
We are also selective about the homes we place them in.
If you are looking for a German Shepherd puppy and think the type of dog we are producing may be a good fit for you, we’d be happy to talk.
“A Valor puppy is more than a pet. It’s peace of mind, steadfast protection, and a devoted family companion.”
— Amy Pishner, Owner & Founder
