Trusted German Shepherd Breeder Since 1978

At Appleridge, we raise exceptional West German Shepherds with purpose, heart, and heritage. From proven breeding to lifelong support, your journey starts here.

GS Dog Food

Healthy nutrition to keep your shepherd fueled and focused.

GS Dog Treats

Made for training, rewarding, and bonding with your pup.

GS Supplements

Healthy joints, calm minds, and shiny coats start here.

OUR LEGACY

A Lifetime of Loyalty, Love, & Shepherds

For over four decades, Appleridge has been raising German Shepherds that embody the best of the breed — intelligence, loyalty, sound structure, and soulful companionship. Our dogs are raised with love, guided by generations of experience, and trained to be confident in every role they take on.

Whether curled by the fire or performing in protection work, an Appleridge Shepherd is bred for more than obedience — they’re bred for bond.

AVAILABLE DOGS

Find your Perfect Companion

Every Appleridge dog is raised with personalized attention and foundational training before they ever meet their family. Browse our trained dogs, service dogs, and puppies available now.

West German Bloodlines

Exceptional Pedigrees

Balanced Temperaments

Health Tested Breeding

RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE

Certifications & Memberships

With over 40 years of hands-on experience, Appleridge has earned top-tier certifications through the American Kennel Club and other respected organizations. These accolades reflect a lifetime of dedication to canine development, training, and responsible breeding.
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
 
Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Principles:

 

  • HEALTH: You certify that your breeding stock is health tested in accordance with the recommendations of their breed’s AKC Breed Parent Club.
  • EDUCATION: Promising that you will pursue AKC-provided or AKC-approved continuing breeder education so that you stay educated on the best breeding practices, including advances in canine health.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: Agreeing to comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy, including inspections by the AKC, and promising to share health testing and continuing education documentation with AKC.
  • RESPONSIBILITY: Accepting responsibility for the health and well-being of the puppies you produce and for complying with all laws regarding the ownership and maintenance of dogs.
  • TRADITION: Upholding the AKC’s tradition of breeding purebred dogs that are happy and healthy.

Breeders that participate in the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program pledge to uphold the program values of health, education, accountability, responsibility, and tradition. Click here to learn more.

 
CKC Standards:

 

  1. You maintained membership in good standing for a minimum period of 10 consecutive years.
  2. You bred purebred dogs for a minimum period of 10 years; you bred or owned at least five dogs that are individually registered with CKC, which included “Appleridge” in the dogs’ names; and each of these dogs has been granted a CKC title.
  3. You have not been subject to disciplinary action during the term of your membership, which resulted in suspension, deprivation, termination, or expulsion.
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