2024 Pricing
7% IA state tax added to all purchase prices
Deposit $300 to hold your puppy pick – non refundable but transferable to another litter if needed upon discussion.
STOCK COAT: Price $1800 for non breeding rights. $2500 for full breeding rights male or female/upon approval – prices are subject to change
LONG COAT Price $2500 for non breeding rights $3500 for full breeding rights upon approval – prices are subject to change
Disclaimer: We have the right to refuse any buyer, we have the right to return deposit if we do not feel buyer is the right fit for puppy.
$200 discount for military/law enforcement
We accept VENMO, MAILED PAYMENT, ZELLE for deposits. Must pay cash or venmo on pick up. Contact us at prosmirage@yahoo.com or (515) 890-0281 to reserve
Buyer Questionnaire
Please copy questionnaire from here and paste your responses when reserving a puppy
Name:
Date:
Address:
City/State/zip
Home Phone:
Cell phone:
Email:
Which planned litter:
1. Why have you decided to purchase a German Shepherd?
2. Which characteristics of the German Shepherd have drawn you to this breed?
3. What research have you done on this breed?
4. Do you currently own a German Shepherd or have you in the past?
5. Are you interested in a male or female puppy?
6. What color German Shepherd puppy would you like to have?
7. Are you interested in a stock coat (short), long coat, or have no coat length preference?
8. Would you take a different sex or color if your first choice is unavailable in this litter?
9. What time frame are you hoping to take home a puppy?
10. Is this time frame flexible?
11. What do you know about the grooming requirements of a German Shepherd?
12. Will your puppy go to a professional groomer or will you learn to do your own grooming?
13. Are you interested in breeding or showing your German shepherd puppy?
14. Do you understand that you CANNOT breed this dog?
15. Is there any specific purpose that you want this puppy/dog for?
16. Who will be the primary care giver of the puppy/Dog?
17. Do you have any children? If yes, what are their ages?
18. Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs?
19. Do you have a secure fenced yard and if not what are your plans for exercising puppy/dog?
20. Do you have other dogs? If so, please share!
21. How many hours, on average, will the puppy be left on its own per day?
22. Is there someone available to feed and exercise the puppy during the day?
23. Will the puppy be an inside or outside dog?
24. How will the puppy/dog be confined when he is outside?
25. Where will the puppy/dog be kept when you are not at home?
26. Where will the puppy/dog sleep?
27. Will you be attending puppy kindergarten or obedience classes?
28. What training center or trainer will you use for training classes?
29. What is your biggest worry/fear/concern with getting a German Shepherd?
30. Do you have any specific questions for us?
31. Additional comment: Conditions of purchase include: We cannot guarantee a time frame a puppy is available, deposits can move to future litters if we are unable to provide a puppy during the time frame that you are requesting, we do not guarantee a certain color feature (dark face, lighter body etc.) as it is difficult to know final coloring at 8 weeks old. Deposits are non refundable, we will consider a refund if it’s due to not being able to provide a puppy and the wait time will be extended too far. Refunds are not given otherwise. We request puppies be returned to us if you need to rehome. Purchase price must be paid for in cash or venmo with 7% sales tax included, no exceptions. Do you agree to these?
FAQ
- How do I purchase a puppy? Please contact us by phone 515 890 0281 or email prosmirage@yahoo.com please share what type of GSD you are looking for, what your living situation is like and your experience with Shepherds or other large breed dogs.
- What is your pricing? Our pricing varies based on the litter, coat length and limited versus breeding rights. Currently our stock/short coats are $1800 limited/$2500 full rights. Long coats are $2500 limited/$3500 full rights. Payable on pick up.
- How does the process work? If we feel you are a good fit for a future puppy we will accept a $300 non refundable deposit. This is accepted by mailed check or Venmo/zelle payment and we request a full name, address, email, phone number to contact you about your puppy and fill out our sales contract. If we are unable to supply you a puppy on the litter you request, the deposit can be moved to a future litter.
- What is included in the purchase price and contract? Puppy comes with AKC paperwork, current vet check, first set of vaccines, signed contract from buyer and seller with 24 month hip/elbow guarantee
- Can I come visit the puppies? Absolutely! Around 5-7 weeks is the best time to meet and greet as temperaments begin to develop.
- How do you handle “picks?” Right now we do first pick to first deposit received and down the line. Must be picked out by 7 weeks old so health papers and vet checks can be done for each puppy and state they are going to. We do want to help our buyers choose the right puppy for them so will provide as much insight and direction as we can to help aid in the best pairing possible.
- What if I am “last” pick? There is NO last pick… we breed quality dogs, each puppy has the same genetics as the other puppy. There always has to be the last pup but remember, we breed sound minded German shepherds with correct form to function, personality and genetics. The last chosen puppy is no less quality than the first chosen!
- After I have picked up my puppy, can I contact you with questions? Absolutely! We love our Valiant Shepherd family and want to forever support you and your beloved dog!
- What if I want to breed my puppy in the future? We require interviewing and extensive discussion on your breeding plans before allowing breeding rights, breeding rights also come with a larger fee. Otherwise all AKC registrations come as limited/non breeding restrictions.
- What should we expect on pick up day? We expect notice on time/day of pick up in advance. Puppy must be at least 8 weeks old for pick up. We provide vaccine records, AKC, contract, small baggie of dog food to go home with your puppy. Please bring a leash and collar for potty breaks on your way home.