Our commitment to health & temperament
At Integrity German Shepherds, our unwavering commitment is to breed only genetically clear German Shepherds, focusing on DNA panels and disease screening, such as Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), specific to the breed. We strive to uphold the vision of Captain Max, the breed's creator, by ensuring every puppy embodies health, intelligence, and the ideal temperament.
Your questions about our german shepherd's health & temperament answered
Discover the meticulous care and dedicated practices that ensure every Integrity German Shepherd puppy is a picture of health and a testament to excellent temperament. We're here to answer your most important questions.
What is your main priority regarding the health and personality of your german shepherds?
We strive to breed only dogs that are genetically clear for specific German Shepherd breed DNA panels, screening for diseases such as Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Our commitment is to produce healthy, intelligent, and stable companions.
How do you ensure your puppies are healthy and strong from the start?
It all begins before pregnancy, with the utmost importance placed on the dam's health. Our breeding dogs undergo rigorous health-tested DNA profiling and specific breed requirements. Their temperament is also carefully assessed for balance and excellent conformation. We feed our dogs and puppies a raw diet, as natural as possible, to ensure they thrive without added toxins in their system.
What steps do you take to help your puppies develop good behavior and temperament?
We begin early neurological stimulation (ENS) by day 3 at the latest, handling our puppies from the very beginning. We expose them to all aspects of family life and socialize them extensively with other dogs, humans, and animals. Following the Puppy Culture program, we introduce a wide range of new stimuli during their time with us to ensure they grow into happy, well-adjusted adults.
Why should I trust Integrity German Shepherds for a healthy and well-tempered puppy?
We stand behind our puppies with a one-year health guarantee and offer lifetime breeder support. A signed contract is required for all adoptions, and we mandate that if for any reason you cannot keep a puppy, you must notify us and return the puppy to us, ensuring their lifelong well-being.
Raising healthy, happy german shepherds
At Integrity German Shepherds in Schenectady, New York, we dedicate ourselves to fostering the health, intelligence, and stable temperament of every puppy. Our thorough approach from genetic screening to early socialization ensures you bring home a truly exceptional companion. Join the Integrity German Shepherds family where quality and care come first.