German Shepherd Dams

The Foundation of Our Breeding Excellence

Here at German Shepherd Puppies NC, we pride ourselves on having the best dams in all of North Carolina. For those unfamiliar with the term, a dam is a female parent of puppies, while a sire (which we have stunning ones) is the male parent. Our dams are the heart of our breeding program, carefully selected for their superior genetics, exceptional temperaments, and outstanding conformity to breed standards.

What Makes Our Dams Special

Since establishing our breeding program in 1991, we’ve prioritized working with only the finest female German Shepherds who embody the ideal characteristics of this magnificent breed:

Impeccable Temperament: Our dams possess the perfect balance of confidence, intelligence, and gentle disposition necessary for producing well-adjusted puppies
Superior Physical Structure: Each dam demonstrates excellent hip and elbow confirmation, proper proportions, and the athletic build that German Shepherds are renowned for
Comprehensive Health Testing: All our dams undergo extensive health screening including OFA certification for hips and elbows, DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) testing, and comprehensive genetic panels
Working Capability: True to the German Shepherd heritage, our dams maintain the working drive and intelligence that makes this breed so versatile and valuable
Maternal Excellence: We select dams with natural mothering abilities who excel at nurturing and raising well-socialized puppies

Our Distinguished Dams

Athena von Königshaus

This stunning black and red female exemplifies German Shepherd elegance with her rich coloration and balanced structure. Athena comes from champion West German showlines and brings exceptional grace and poise to her puppies. Her offspring consistently demonstrate superior temperaments, making them ideal family companions and working prospects.

Duchess of Shannon Valley

This sable beauty represents the classic working German Shepherd with her incredible focus, agility, and trainability. Duchess produces puppies with natural protective instincts balanced with appropriate sociability. Her puppies are particularly sought after by active families and those interested in training activities like obedience, tracking, or agility.

Royal Freya vom Adlerhaus

Our stunning long-coated dam brings unique beauty and exceptional temperament to her puppies. Freya’s lineage includes generations of health-tested champions, and her puppies inherit her remarkable intelligence and adaptability. Families particularly love her offspring for their loyalty and gentle nature with children.

The Care of Our Dams

At German Shepherd Puppies NC, we treat our dams as cherished family members, not just breeding stock. Each dam:

Lives as part of our family in our home
Receives premium nutrition tailored to her specific needs
Enjoys regular veterinary care and wellness monitoring
Participates in appropriate exercise and mental stimulation
Whelps her puppies in a clean, comfortable, temperature-controlled environment
Receives additional support during pregnancy and nursing

This exceptional care translates directly to healthier puppies with better temperaments and stronger starts in life.

Meet Our Dams

We welcome serious potential puppy families to meet our dams by appointment. There’s no better way to understand the quality of our puppies than by meeting the remarkable mothers who raise them. Contact us today at (910) 973-3923 to arrange a visit to our Shannon, NC facility.

As North Carolina’s premier German Shepherd breeders since 1991, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards in our breeding program, beginning with our exceptional dams.

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