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About German Shepherds
German Shepherds are one of the most popular dogs in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. Loyal, obedient, friendly, smart and hardworking, these dogs seem to have it all when you’re searching for a new best friend.
Loyal and Loving
Beneath the tough exterior is a loyal, loving dog who wants nothing more than to shower his owner with affection.
Strong and Hardworking
German Shepherds were born to work, and love tackling whatever challenge you toss their way—even if it’s just a chew toy.
Fantastically Friendly
Although German Shepherds might look scary, they’re extremely friendly and cuddly with their owners.
Super Energetic
German Shepherds are herding dogs at heart, and these dogs love to run, fetch, exercise and play!
Incredibly Intelligent
German Shepherds are highly intelligent and easy to train—there’s a reason the breed is famous as rescue, police and seeing-eye dogs.
Fun for the Whole Family
German Shepherds are make great family dogs, and are extremely tender and loving to children, especially.
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Our 3 Part Mission
The happiness of our customers, our breeders, and your puppy is the foundation of everything we do.
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Connect responsible, ethical breeders with responsible, ethical buyers. Our mission is to take the uncertainty and headache out of finding the perfect puppy.
Educate...
Help owners keep their puppies happy and healthy throughout the dog's entire life by sourcing and creating the best products, services, and learning materials.
Accelerate...
Accelerate the elimination of puppy mills by empowering humane breeders and exposing those with inhumane operations. We want to be part of the solution.
5 Star Breeders
We only work with German Shepherd breeders who pass our 47 breeder standards. Here are a few of them...
Vintage Pups
5 Star Breeder
Puppy Place
5 Star Breeder
PuppySpot
5 Star Breeder
Ralphs Puppies
5 Star Breeder
BigBoys
5 Star Breeder
PuppyTime
5 Star Breeder
Top Line Pups
5 Star Breeder
Prestigious Pups
5 Star Breeder
About Uptown Approved Breeders
No puppy mills. No scams. We thoroughly vet all breeders based on our 47 Breeder Standards. When you find a puppy at Uptown, you're not just getting a dog--you're getting peace of mind that your new best friend is coming from an experienced, ethical breeder who loves dogs just as much as you do.
Questions & Answers
Illinois German Shepherd puppies for sale prices are determined by each dog’s individual characteristics, that is to say, color, gender, coat length, and pedigree. Breeder experience and reputation can also be significant factors. If you’re picky about any one factor, you could wind up paying more, while more flexible buyers of German Shepherd puppies for sale Illinois could end up with a better deal.
No, these days it’s normal for breeders to work with puppy buyers at a distance. After you find the right pup, you’ll make a reservation and, if your dog is too far away for you to drive, he can come to you via your nearest major airport.
We examine German Shepherd breeders in Illinois and puppy businesses in our network on Breeder Standards including background and experience, care and animal wellbeing, facilities, and adoption practices. 90% of breeders fail to make the cut, but we’re proud to recommend the elite 10% of Illinois German Shepherd breeders who meet our standards and go on to take our binding Breeder Pledge.
It’s easy to assume everyone loves dogs. Nobody would hurt an adorable puppy, right?. But the sad truth is that where you see a precious pup, some breeders see a stack of $$$. That’s why we work daily to track down and verify the best German Shepherd breeders Illinois - because we care about dogs just as much as you do.
Ever browsed German Shepherd for sale in Illinois classified listings and found a suspiciously low-priced pup? It’s very likely they came from a puppy mill. Puppy mills are the most sinister sector of the dog business, run by cruel and exploitative criminals who force German Shepherds for sale in Illinois to produce countless litters of sickly and badly socialized pups. That bargain? It could cost you up to $5,000 in vet bills. Do yourself - and the German Shepherd puppies for sale in Illinois - a favor and choose a verified breeder from our network.
Yes! You’ll find listings on our site for all kinds of German Shepherd Illinois puppies, including boys, girls, white German Shepherd for sale Illinois, black German Shepherd puppies for sale, long haired German Shepherd puppies for sale and Sable German Shepherd puppies for sale, and a selection of adorable German Shepherd mix puppies for sale.
Finding your perfect dog with Uptown Puppies couldn’t be easier. Just browse our listings of Illinois German Shepherd puppies for sale and you can reserve your pup right there on our site. Contact your breeder to arrange payment and pickup and in no time you’ll be ready to welcome your adorable German Shepherd puppy into your home.
It’s important to do your research when making any big purchase, and that’s especially true when it comes to choosing German Shepherd puppies Illinois. By weeding out the backyard breeders and puppy scammers, we give you peace of mind about the background of your pup. And us? Just check out our reviews - we think they speak for themselves.
Let’s be clear: German Shepherds for sale Illinois are large and powerful animals. Like any dog, if they’re not treated right, they have the potential to become dangerous. However, with love, patience, positive reinforcement, and plenty of socialization with dogs and people, German Shepherds shouldn’t be more dangerous than any other breed.
Yes! In fact, it’s important to train your Illinois German Shepherd for sale to a minimum level to ensure he knows how to behave around other dogs and strangers. Thankfully, Illinois German Shepherds for sale were bred as working dogs and are one of the easiest breeds to teach. This dog is eager to please, picks up commands quickly, and is great at staying on task.
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