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Does anyone know of any reputable breeders in German Shepherd Dogs in the tri-state area? (NJ/PA/NYC/RI)?

Thanks in advance!

I might know someone in NJ. I've sent a friend an email to see if they are still actively breeding.

Great thank you! I'm in NJ

If I were looking for a good reputable breeder in that area, I would go to Eichenluft workinggermanshepherd.com

Most breeders do ship, so that is always an option. I own 2 dogs from vandenheuvelk9.com which I am very happy with. I also know a good number of other dogs from the breeder that are great.

I have also owned 2 dogs from zutreuenhanden.com that were also great.

It just depends on the kind of dog you want. No matter who you get a dog from, DEMAND the parents have hip and elbows done from OFA, "a" stamp, or equivalent and that they do something with their dog and title as a bare minimum. No good breeder would do otherwise. I obviously love working lines and train/compete in IPO, SDA, and AKC events, but I don't discount the value of other venues.

Good luck finding your dog. I would just take your time and talk to multiple breeders to pick one. It is always best to see the different types of shepherds in person to decide too (American showline, German showline, German working line, etc).