King Shepherd Puppies

King Shepherd puppies are not only bred for their size, but more importantly their temperament and hardiness. Breeders are urged to keep their breeding programs focused on their best dogs, with the goal of producing an animal that is an improvement on the previous generation. All puppies are guaranteed (see purchase agreement details).

Puppies are the future of the breed and every King Shepherd puppy is guaranteed to be healthy physically and mentally . Puppies come in several colors such as black and tan, black and red, black and cream, various shades of sable and all black. There is also two coat types available, long and plush.  Puppy prices can range from $1,250.00 to over $2,500.00, depending on the particular litter. 

**Twin Willows will fully refund the purchase price up to 4 months. **

(See purchase agreement for refund details.)

 ** Puppy Questionnaire / Deposit Form - PDF **

Preparing for Your New Puppy

The Twin Willows Chat Group

 ** Twin Willows sponsors an "invitation only" chat site for owners and those considering owning King Shepherds to share information and experiences.    Feel free to email us so that you may come to know new friends, exchange knowledge and advice, and see more pictures, videos and blogs of this wonderful breed.

A sound breeding program should be developed with mentors; those who have years of experience and extensive knowledge on the particular breed, behind them.  A breeding program SHOULD NOT begin with minimal knowledge on the dogs, their background, and their conformation. Breeding is definitely not a "sport" that should be based on a whim.

Twin Willows cautions potential owners of King Shepherds from purchasing Kings from "so-called breeders" who

• are unethical breeders
• do not support the King Shepherd Breed
  
• breed inferior specimens of the breed, i.e. faulty structure, head types and temperaments
• do not breed to improve the King Shepherd, breed just for profit
• breed two King Shepherds together just because they have access to two King Shepherds with no regard to type, temperament, soundness and size.

A KING SHEPHERD PUPPY IS A BIG RESPONSIBILITY.  PLEASE RESEARCH THE BREED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT BEFORE MAKING YOUR DECISION AS TO WHETHER A KING SHEPHERD IS THE RIGHT BREED FOR YOU.

 

• The Penn-Hip method is used to evaluate the hips of all current and potential breeding stock, as well as preliminary xraying prior to breeding. Only those dogs with an acceptable rating are used in the breeding program. Breeders also stress the importance of a good diet, the correct vitamins and appropriate exercise to further insure the proper growth and the overall soundness of the developing puppy.

• Sound temperaments are the essence of the King Breed. King Shepherd breeders believe that the perfect dog must possess an impeccable temperament. In order to fulfill its' duties to be the ultimate family companion and protector, the King Shepherd puppy must foremost come form stable parents, and also be intelligent, fearless, inquisitive and willing to please. With these traits, the puppy will develop into a cherished member of any household.

• Last but not least is size. Although larger size is desirable, this factor should not take away from the overall soundness and functionality of the animal. The average height for a full grown male King Shepherd is 30", with a weight of 140lbs. Females are slightly smaller in height and weight.