At Shiflett Shepherds, long-haired German Shepherd puppies are our specialty. Our family has loved and raised German Shepherd Dogs for nearly 35 years, and from our home in Roanoke, IN, we raise AKC registered puppies with champion pedigrees for families across Indiana and beyond.
As a long-haired German Shepherd breeder, we focus on much more than a beautiful coat. Every litter comes from parents with OFA cleared hips and elbows who are also DM cleared, and every puppy is raised inside our family home, where daily handling and attention help build the loyal, gentle temperament this breed is known for.
A long-haired German Shepherd is a purebred German Shepherd Dog with a longer, softer, fuller coat than the familiar stock coat. You will usually notice feathering around the ears, a full ruff at the chest, longer fur behind the legs, and a plush, flowing tail.
Underneath that coat is the same German Shepherd: intelligent, loyal, eager to work, and devoted to its people. Long-haired and stock-coat German Shepherds are the same breed, and every long-haired puppy we raise is registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Our puppies are bred from the finest lines imported from Germany or descended from prestigious German imports. Our long-haired sire, Griffin vom Kreuz Haus, is admired for his deep black and rich red-tan coat, his sound structure, and his remarkably gentle nature with children, and our dams include Bella, Annika, and Queen of Beauty, each imported from Germany.
Shiflett puppies start out looking much like short-haired German Shepherd puppies and grow into their long coats as they mature. Each one is health-checked and vaccinated to date before going home, and you can meet the parents behind our litters on our Adult Dogs page.
The long coat comes from a recessive gene within the German Shepherd breed. A puppy has to inherit a copy of that gene from both parents to grow a long coat, which is why thoughtful pairing matters so much when a breeder sets out to raise long-haired German Shepherds.
In very young puppies the difference can be subtle. The longer, fluffier fur fills in as the puppy grows, and the full coat continues to develop over the first year or two as the dog matures. If you have questions about the coats in a particular litter, simply ask; we always enjoy talking about our dogs.
Families are often drawn to long-haired German Shepherds for their striking look, but they stay for the temperament. These dogs are loyal, intelligent, and eager to please, and they settle beautifully into family life when they are raised with care from the very start.
Our families have told us as much. One family in Missouri shared that the staff at their vet’s office called their puppy, Koda, the most well-behaved German Shepherd they had ever seen, and an Illinois owner who has trained dogs for years told us her Shiflett shepherd, Stevie, was the easiest dog she has ever trained. You can read their full stories on our Reviews page.
A long coat does ask for regular brushing, especially during seasonal shedding, so we encourage new owners to plan on grooming as part of their weekly routine.
Our dogs come from exceptional European bloodlines. Griffin is the maternal grandson of World Vize Sieger VA2 Asap vom Aldamar IGP3, and his pedigree traces on both sides to 2X World Sieger VA1 Remo vom Fichtenschlag SchH3.
German show titles can be confusing, so we put together a plain-English guide to ratings like VA, V, and SG and working titles like IGP on our Information page.
Health comes first in every pairing we make. The parents of our puppies are x-rayed with cleared hips and elbows by the OFA and are DM cleared, which means they are extremely unlikely to develop degenerative myelopathy. Every puppy is health-checked and vaccinated to date before going to its new home.
Temperament matters to us just as much as health. When we use a stud from another breeder, we still meet him and check his demeanor before we use him.
Our puppies are raised right here in our home with our six children, interacting daily with our family and friends. That everyday contact helps each puppy grow into a confident, well-socialized companion before it ever meets its new family.
Our current and upcoming litters are posted on our Puppies for Sale page, along with puppies that have already gone home to their families. If no puppies are listed when you visit, please reach out and ask about our upcoming litters.
Bringing home a Shiflett puppy starts with a conversation. Call Evie at 260-224-5988 or Bobby at 317-501-7804, or send us a message through our contact page, and we will walk you through each step of finding your long-haired German Shepherd puppy in Indiana.
Our Puppy Reservation Process
1. Browse our puppies: See our current and upcoming litters on our Puppies for Sale page.
2. Reach out to us: Call Evie at 260-224-5988 or Bobby at 317-501-7804, or message us through our contact page, to talk about the puppy you are interested in.
3. Complete the puppy application: Fill out our puppy application so we can get to know your family and help match you with the right puppy.
4. Welcome your puppy home: Your puppy goes home AKC registered, health-checked, and vaccinated to date. Questions along the way? We are always happy to talk German Shepherds.
Long-Haired German Shepherd Puppies
Shiflett Shepherds raises long-haired German Shepherd puppies at our family home in Roanoke, IN. Our puppies start out looking like short-haired pups and grow into full, soft long coats, and each one comes from AKC registered parents with OFA cleared hips and elbows and DM clearance. Every puppy is AKC registered, health-checked, and vaccinated to date before going home.
Frequently Asked Questions About Long-Haired German Shepherds
Are long-haired German Shepherds purebred?
Yes. A long-haired German Shepherd is a purebred German Shepherd Dog that inherited the recessive long coat gene from both parents. Every long-haired puppy from Shiflett Shepherds is registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC).
How can I tell if a German Shepherd puppy will have a long coat?
Long-haired German Shepherd puppies often look much like short-haired puppies at first. The longer, fluffier fur fills in as the puppy grows, and the full coat keeps developing over the first year or two. If you have questions about the coats in a particular litter, just ask us.
Do long-haired German Shepherds need more grooming?
Yes, a long coat needs regular brushing to stay clean and free of tangles. Plan on brushing as part of your weekly routine, and expect more of it during seasonal shedding.
Are long-haired German Shepherds good family dogs?
Yes, a well-bred, well-socialized long-haired German Shepherd is a loyal, intelligent, and devoted family companion. Our puppies are raised in our home with our six children, so they grow up around kids, adult dogs, and everyday family life.
What health testing do the parents of your long-haired puppies have?
The parents of our puppies are x-rayed with cleared hips and elbows by the OFA and are DM cleared, which means they are extremely unlikely to develop degenerative myelopathy. Every puppy is also health-checked and vaccinated to date before going home.
Where are your long-haired German Shepherd puppies raised?
Our long-haired German Shepherd puppies are raised in our family home in Roanoke, IN. Families from Indiana and across the Midwest, including Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri, have brought home Shiflett puppies.