Our Boys
All of our breeding dogs are DNA-tested and cannot get degenerative myelopathy (DM). We always OFA of OVC all of our breeding dogs and girls. All generations are OFA free of hip dysplasia. We are careful to breed to the very best of our ability with future generations in mind. Your family and the fur kid you love will always be of our highest consideration when choosing breeding pairs. Temperament, structure, drives, purpose considerations, size, personalities for specific environments or applications. Every litter will be genetically created with the Human Element in mind.
Beautiful Brave Brilliant Companions For Life!
We are proud to be a provider of the world’s top-quality West German Shepherds with impeccable pedigrees. With over 45 years of hard work, we are proud to be one of the best breeders in the world and to contribute to the history of this breed. All of our hard work benefits future generations.
Our Studs
We breed only the very Best boys carefully picked with masculine, handsome, clean movement, fabulous versatile temperaments, medium drive, rock solid trainable personalities, healthy, tested by Veterinarians plus OFA, OVC, and other DNA programs. Hips, Elbows, Thyroid, DM – Negative,Negative, Heart, Eyes, Blood for von Wilibrants, Hemophylia, D Locus and more.
- Son of Juliet and Lincoln
- International Champion 7X V1 Appleridge’s Shockwave Time Stands Still
- Titles: Champion Dog (CD), Pre-Companion Dog (PCD), CGC, Advanced CGC (CGCA), CGC Urban (CGCU), Beginner Novice (BN), Rally Novice (RN), Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE), Rally Advanced Excellent 2 (RAE2), Rally Master (RM), High in Trial (HIT), Triple Q Dog, Trick Dog Novice (TKN), Trick Dog Intermediate (TKI), Trick Dog Advanced (TKA), Trick Dog Performer (TKP), Farm Dog Certified (FDC)
- Achiever Dog AKC Fit Dog
- 2018 Sunshine State Sieger Show – Family Group 1st Winner
- OFA: Hips – Good, Elbows – Normal, DM – NN, Heart – Normal, Eyes – D-Locus DNA
- Weighs 127 lbs.
- Measures 31” at the Shoulders
Handsome
- Son of Layla the Heartbreaker and Onyx “Yankee Doodle Dandy”
- International/National/Honors Jr. Champion
- Appleridges Handsome Heartbreaker
- Titles: RN, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TKN, TKI, TKP, TKA, FDC, American Temperament Test (ATT)
- VVF
- OFA: Hips/Elbows/DM – NN
- Weighs 102 lbs.
- PTSD Service Dog Certified
Legend of the Black Pearl
- Son of Handsome and Ink
- Titles: CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TKN, TKI, TKA, ATT, FDC, VHMA
- OFA: Hips/Elbows Prelims/DM – NN by Parentage
- Weighs 102 lbs.
- Now Maturing into a Black Stallion
- working on Rally Obedience Titles Now
Vegas
- Deacon and Christmas’ Son
- International Baby, Honors, National Champion “Best Puppy in Show,” Our High Roller in Vegas
- Titles: CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Dock Master (DM), Natural Instincts (NN), TKN, TKI, TKA, FDC, ATT on November 21, 2018
- Our Brilliant, Brave, Real-Life Teddy Bear
We are very excited about this breeding pair’s outcome. Our one-of-a-kind Vegas was mated with Deacon and Christmas via in vitro fertilization (IVF). At great expense, Dr. Leigh McBride and her wonderful team of reproductive specialists helped us create Vegas using high-tech veterinary medicine.
SuperMan
- Son of Shockwave & Romance
- Orthopedic Foundation Hips (Good)
- Orthopedic Foundation Elbows (Normal -Normal)
- Orthopedic Foundation DM (Negative-Negative)
- Vet- Thyroid, Eyes, Heart, Blood
- DNA Verified Stud
- Temperament Tested TTA
- Temperament Tested – Farm Dog Certified FDA
- Temperament Tested -Canine Good Citizen
- Temperament Tested -Community Canine Good Citizen
- Temperament Tested – Urban Dog Canine Certified
- Temperament Tested – Human Assistant Registered Service Dog
- Indicator Dog Tested and Registered
- Temperament Tested -Pressure Therapy Registered Service Dog
Iron Man
- Incredible deep red Mahogany color
- Grandson of the Famous Varick and Sara
- Son of Hammer and SaraSota
- Iron Man’s Salute to Hammer RN CGC CGCA CGCU FDC ATT VHMP TKN TKI TKA
- OFA Prelims: Hips – Excellent, Elbows – Normal, DM – NN,
- Blood Pressure Indicator Service Dog
- Pressure Therapy Service Dog
Iron Man is a happy, loving, brilliant, and energetic family dog. He is trustworthy with children, the elderly, people with special needs, other animals (including cats), family, and friends. Iron Man has medium drive and is naturally protective. He is of deep red West German pedigree—a natural indicator dog.
Our Retired Guys
We have frozen semen available from some of our retired studs.
Shockwave
Hammer
- Hammers Chronicles von Appleridge
- Son of Nikki and Oscar, a West German Imported Top VA
- UKC and International Champion, National Champion, Honors Champion and 5 X V1
- Titles: RN, RA, RE, BN, PCD, CD, Barn Hunt Instinct (RATI) with Great Promise, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, FDC, TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, FDC (with No Failed Attempts), ATT
- Retired Pressure Therapy Certified Service Dog
- $1750 per Straw for His Frozen Sperm Is Available
- Gentle Loving Family Dog with Our Children, Little Dog, and Cat, Big Mac
- Underwent Advanced Obedience Training and Titled
- UKC Champion and International Champion (5x V1 Sieger Show)
- OFA: Hips/Elbows/DM – NN, D-Locus Clear, DNA V779883, Heart – Normal, Eyes – Normal
- Enjoys Performing Professional Dog Tricks
- VA West German Import Pedigrees /Obedience Lines Mixed with Appleridge VA West German Old Lines
Deacon
- The Deacon von Appleridge
- Seven Generations Homegrown
- Son of Shimmer and Romeo
- Titles: BN, RN, CGC, CGCA, CGCU
- OFA: Hips/Elbows/DM – NN, DNA – Normal
- His Pups Cannot Get DM as He Is NN
Justice
- Son of Judge and Peaches
- Justice for All vom Appleridge
- Titles: BN, RN, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Registered Human Assistance Service Dog
- OFA: Hips/Elbows/DM
- Medical – Heart, Eyes, Thyroid tested
For decades, we have bred dogs that make a difference to North Americans. Now, you can share in the dream, as Justice is available.
Judge
- Our Never Say Never Judge
- Titles: BN (High-Scoring Dog), CD (2x HIT + High Score Nov B in Trial GA Specialty Show), RN (High in Class with a Score of 99/100), CGC, CGCA, CGCU
- OFA: Hips – Good, Elbows – Normal DNA, Heart and Eye DM
- Weighs 102 lbs.
Judge is a Mobility Assistance Certified dog and our guardian angel. This boy is an absolute pleasure to share life with. He accompanies the family everywhere, impressing the public with his incredible temperament.
Lincoln
- Son of Santana and Olivia (daughter of Justice)
- Handsome, Noble, Loyal, Loving, Versatile, and Brilliant
- Retired, no outside stud, sorry
- DM by progeny ( all progreny Neg Neg)
Decades of West Germany’s best is frozen in time with Lincoln, who is still alive and well. However, he retired many years ago. With this in mind, we froze semen so we could turn back the clock when the need calls for it. It is expensive to do, but well worth the cost and effort.
We expect to get size, pigment, and trainability beyond fabulous temperaments. Both parents are large, big-boned, rock-solid, and old-style dogs, that are DM-negative, healthy and happy German Shepherds.
Oscar Vom Team Radsieksbeeke
- A West German Import
- Titles: V1, SG1, RN, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, IPO, KKL 1/a1 ZW 71
- His Pups Cannot Get DM as He Is NN
This outstanding imported male, considered one of the best in America, is now available to a loving and ethical family or breeder. We also have stored sperm available. Oscar is the son of the world-famous VA Dux de Intercanina SchH3 ZB(BSZS) HD-normal ED-normal DNA-grp and V Cera vom Team Radsieksbeeke SchH2 HD-normal ED-normal DNA-grp. He has proven himself as the father of many of our girls. It only makes sense to let him go to someone who would appreciate a remarkable import with unparalleled credentials in America.
We have cherished our time with this incredible guy and enjoyed sharing moments with family and friends. Oscar is fluent in both German and English, IPO-titled, and pink-papered as a West German import. With a ZW 71 for Hips, DM – NN (normal), HD-normal, ED-normal DNA, and IPO-titled in Germany, he is truly amazing with children and other animals.
Maverick
- An Old “Great”
- Canadian CH Appleridges Nortel
- Titles: Companion Dog Excellent (CDX), RN, Temperament Test (TT), Herding Intermediate Course (HIC), HIT, OVC, Canine Good Neighbor (CGN)
- OFA: Hips – Excellent, Elbows – Normal DNA VwD Neg Hem Neg
- #3 Obedience German Shepherd in Canada 2007, 2008
Care Bear
- Frozen Semen Available for Approved females for $1500, with Two Live Offspring Guaranteed
Rock
- An Old “Great” Gone but Never Forgotten
- Ontario Youth Sieger Ch Deestraums Maverick
- Titles: CD, TT, HIC, OVC, CGC
- OFA: Hips – Excellent, Elbows – Excellent
- Personal Protection * CGC
- Father of the Famous “Comrade,” #1 Obedience Dog in Canada – All Breeds 2003 GMOTCH and Legions of Dogs Titled with CH, CD, CDX, UD, OTCH, CGC, CGN, and TT, and as Herding Therapy Assistance Dogs
Contact Us Today
appleridgegsd@gmail.com Join us and experience the difference that 45 years of German Shepherd breeding can make in creating a versatile, balanced, beautiful, and brave companion for life. 423-457-3808