baby pups - 8 weeks
Adorable Family Raised precious babies can head home after 8 weeks after birth. Home raised - doggie door started potty training started lovingly handled and imprinted with manners started Each pup will be evaluated for health by a Vet, paperwork will be provided. Parents are always health and temperament tested before breeding please call and consider upcoming pups or litters
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Solid Blacks $3500 when available

Trained pups Manners/Obedience angel Pup(12 weeks) advanced (16 weeks)
Incredible pups that have been hand picked for you - qualified by your needs and desires. Simplifying doggie adoption. Skip the little baby, time consuming, up at night stuff.
Litters Due in 2026 - We can train a pup for you !
Family Planning 2026: Embrace the Joy of Companion Dogs to Enrich Your Life
  • Bred January 2026
    Due March -Home May 2026
    Daddy is Casino. which means these babies will be Blk/Tan & Blk/Reds. Medium to Large with Versatile, Sporty, Fun personalities. Suitable for anyone looking for a medium drive life loving companion.
  • Bred January 2026
    Due March Home May 2026
    This exceptional litter, featuring Nesara and Vegas—parents of Casino—is being replicated due to the outstanding quality, versatility, and trainability consistently demonstrated by their offspring over the past two years.
  • 2026
    Jelly Bean & casino
    Consider adding this litter to your adoption list if you admire the vibrant red coat renowned in IronMan’s lineage. His daughter is set to be bred with Casino, a direct descendant of Vegas, ensuring the offspring will exhibit the richest red hues. Trainability and sweetest temperaments ever. Naturally alert, fun, smart, loyal, loving and spectacular family dogs.
Youth /Adults Trained or service dog human assistant
With great pride we have been training pups and dogs for the greater good of mankind. Love and care go into preparing these pups as future potential assistant dogs or incredible mannered companions. Occasionally fully trained, certified, titled and health tested Adults or Retirees
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Babies Heading Home April 2026. Awaiting their birth before taking more reservations. Thank you for considering these litters if Mother Nature blesses us with abundance. Please consider the next litter for early 2026 if that fits your schedule. Get your name on the reservation list soon. 423 457 3808

Our Advantages

High Quality
With over 40 years of expertise, we have developed a distinctive German Shepherd Family Dog known for loyalty, affection, alertness, and intelligent problem-solving, tailored to thrive in a family homestead environment. These dogs demonstrate calm temperament without aggression or hyperactivity and are reliable with children, seniors, and other animals. Their natural protectiveness is balanced and not aggressive. When nurtured correctly, our dependable lines excel as devoted companions and skilled Human Assistance dogs, capable of diverse professional roles. Many Appleridge owners praise their dogs’ exceptional ability to form deep bonds, reflecting our focused breeding philosophy. We honor each breeder’s vision of the ideal dog, confident that over time, well-bred pedigrees showcase their unique and trustworthy traits. Thank you for considering appleridge for your next "one in a lifetime" companion dog.
Good Support
For over 40 years, Appleridge has guided puppy owners in developing exceptional companions. Our expert coaching and classes equip you with the skills necessary to effectively communicate and build a strong bond with your non-verbal companion. We are available by email, text, phone and bi monthly free support behavioral classes. We can help prepare you to be competitive in Rally, Obedience, Trick Dog, Service Dog, Farm Dog, ATT Temperament Certified, Canine Companion, Community Companion Dog, even CGCU for those intending to be active within Public venues.
Individual Approach
For over 40 years, Appleridge has provided every companion with a comprehensive Support Guide Binder, offering hundreds of pages of detailed guidance to help new parents develop effective pack leadership skills. Now, we also supply USB drives featuring training videos, insightful articles, and expert advice to enhance canine understanding. Included are family trees and generations of photos, documenting the dedicated care invested in supporting Mother Nature throughout the creation of each companion.

Contact us

We value your feedback and are here to assist you with any questions or concerns. Feel free to reach out to us through any of the following methods. Our team is dedicated to providing you with excellent service and support.
14234573808appleridgegsd@gmail.com
9498 NW 60TH AVE OCALA OCALA FL 34482 US
9498 NW 60TH AVE OCALA OCALA FL 34482 US
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