Last reviewed: October 2026
Looking for a German Shepherd in North Carolina? This directory brings together current website leads, published locations, and contact details to help you start your search. German Shepherds are bred in distinct show and working lines with different energy and drive levels, so ask which line a litter comes from and whether it suits your household rather than choosing by the breed name alone.
How we choose and review these listings
We reviewed the businesses’ own websites and published contact information for this update. Listings need a usable current website or primary-source page with German Shepherd information and a relevant regional location. Where a program’s current German Shepherd plans are unclear, that limitation is stated in its entry.
This is a website-based directory, not a ranking or an endorsement. We have not visited these premises or independently verified breeding practices, health-test claims, availability, prices, or guarantees. Telephone numbers and email addresses are checked against published sources, not by calling or emailing the businesses. Confirm the details and request original records before paying a deposit.
German Shepherd contacts to consider
1. Coldwater German Shepherds
Coldwater is a small family-operated kennel breeding working-line German Shepherds from imported stock. It says some puppies suit sport and police work while others are calmer family companions, so describe your household.
- Location: Northern Piedmont, North Carolina
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Coldwater German Shepherds website
- Phone: 336-908-3237
- Email: [email protected]
2. Trinity German Shepherds
Trinity is run by Gena Edwards and specialises in West German show lines; it says its puppies are born and raised in the home. It also offers training. Ask about the parents and upcoming litters.
- Location: Monroe, North Carolina
- Source type: Breeder and trainer
- Website: Trinity German Shepherds website
- Phone: 704-635-0147
- Email: [email protected]
3. North East Cape Fear German Shepherd Dogs
North East Cape Fear has provided breeding and stud services in eastern North Carolina since 2013. Ask about the parents and current litters.
- Location: Beulaville, North Carolina
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: North East Cape Fear German Shepherd Dogs website
- Phone: 910-340-1832
- Email: [email protected]
4. Summerwood Farm NC
Summerwood Farm describes several associated kennel facilities, including Randleman Shepherds in Asheboro and von BachHaus. Ask which kennel raised a litter and where you can meet the parents.
- Location: Asheboro area, North Carolina
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Summerwood Farm NC website
- Phone: 336-964-0643
- Email: [email protected]
What to ask before choosing a puppy
- Can I see the parents’ original hip and elbow results and DNA reports? Ask your veterinarian which screening matters for German Shepherds, such as hip and elbow scoring and degenerative myelopathy (DM) testing; a general claim of “health tested” does not show what was tested.
- Is the litter from show or working lines, and how much drive and energy do the parents have? Discuss your household, experience, children, other pets, and how much training and exercise you can provide.
- Where was the litter born and raised, and who cared for it? Arrange a visit or live video conversation, and ask about meeting the mother and seeing the puppies in their usual surroundings.
- What registration, pedigree, and written contract come with the puppy? Check the registration details with the registry, and read the health provisions, breeding restrictions, and return policy before paying.
- What is the total price, when is the deposit payable, and is it refundable? Ask about pickup or transport arrangements and get the terms in writing before sending money.
- What veterinary examination, vaccination, and parasite-treatment records come with the puppy? Ask when the next veterinary appointment is due and keep copies of the paperwork.
Are puppies available now?
A working website does not mean a litter is currently available. Contact the business about current and planned litters, waiting lists, and pickup timing. Older prices, litter dates, and availability claims have been removed because they can change quickly.
What changed in this review?
One former website is unavailable and another no longer shows German Shepherd information. Both have been removed.
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