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As a local, family-owned well-behavedGSDs kennel in the Heart of Texas (Close proximity to Waco, TX), Von Rivka Shepherds takes pride in our German Shepherds, selecting each Sire and Dam with great care to be able to provide quality puppies with good temperaments and character.  Our GSD's are loved and hand raised by our entire family, ensuring the greatest care, socialization, and training for well behaved companions that are an integral part of our family life. These considerations mean that we have puppies for any and every family. Potential show dogs and Service/Emotional Support Animals (ESA) for families who need that particular skill can be found here, as well as faithful companions or farm/ranch dogs, or simply that German Shepherd you have always wanted! Our puppies are socialized with not just German Shepherds from our Von Rivka pack but with our Yorkie AKA Squeegee, Basset Hound AKA Annie, a flock of chickens, 1 cat AKA Oscar, and our own children. We offer 2 rounds of vaccinations and de-worming before puppies are able to be placed in a new home. Puppies are kept with mama until they are 8 weeks old.