Upstate German Shepherds

Upstate German Shepherds founder, Don Spear, has been breeding dogs over a 40 year span. First it was his beloved Golden Retrievers, then the sweet, fun, and true Blue Tick Coonhounds. Now it is the mighty German Shepherds of European fame. We emphasize the well-bred, “flat back” German, Czech and Low Country bloodlines popularized after WWII. We do NOT deal in the American branch characterized by the sharp downward angle of the back and the squat rear. Ours are working lines and are NOT show dogs. What’s the difference? We breed for flawless disposition with unparalleled steady nature and courage and character.