Long Coat German Shepherd Puppies for Sale in Ohio: Our Dogs, Pricing and How to Get a Puppy
If you're looking for long coat German Shepherd puppies for sale in Ohio, you've probably noticed how hard they are to find from a breeder you can actually trust. A lot of listings are short coats with a little extra fluff, puppies from untested parents, or ads that disappear the minute you ask a real question.
PAK Shepherds is a home-based breeder in Centerburg, Ohio, about 40 minutes northeast of Columbus. Long coat West German Showline German Shepherds are what we do. This page covers everything you need to know before you buy: our dogs, how our puppies are raised, what they cost, how the process works and how to get on our list.
Ready to start? See available puppies or fill out our puppy application.
Long Coat German Shepherd Puppies Available in Ohio
Our litters are planned well in advance, and most puppies are matched with approved families before they're old enough to go home. The best way to get a long coat puppy from us is to apply early.
Available puppies: puppies currently available or coming soon
Upcoming litters: planned pairings and expected dates
Previous litters: what our pairings have produced before
Reserved puppies: updates and photos for families who have already reserved
If nothing is available right now, submit an application anyway. Approved families hear about new litters first.
Meet the Parents
A puppy is only as good as the dogs behind it. Every dog in our program is selected for temperament, structure and pedigree, and their DM results and pedigrees are posted on our Our Dogs page.
Macho Vom Westhaus (Sire)
Macho is our all-black showline male. He brings steady nerves, great trainability and a striking long coat. He's the kind of dog who can switch on when it counts and settle calmly in the house.
Shea Vom Westhaus
Shea has a great mix of intelligence, drive and balance. She's smart and very people-focused. Her litters with Macho have been consistent: confident long coat puppies with good structure and the temperament to settle into family life.
Loui Von Der Phantasie
Loui is calm, affectionate and soft-natured, with a larger frame. She's a great example of the showline temperament families want: loving at home and easy to live with.
Jade Vom Haus Neufus
Jade is the newest female in our program. See her photos, pedigree and DM results on our Our Dogs page.
A Note on DM Testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a genetic spinal disease seen in German Shepherds. Our females test N/N (clear). Macho tests N/DM, which means he carries one copy of the gene but isn't affected. Because he's paired with clear females, none of our puppies can be affected by DM. At most, a puppy could be a carrier like him. We post these results because we think buyers deserve to see them.
How Our Long Coat Puppies Are Raised
Our puppies aren't raised in a kennel building out back. They're raised as part of our home, in a facility we built around comfort, safety and real day-to-day living.
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS): short daily exercises in the first weeks of life that support healthy development, resilience and adaptability
Daily handling: puppies are held, handled and around people every day
Real-world exposure: household sounds, new surfaces, new people and new experiences before they go home
Temperament-based matching: we match puppies to families based on lifestyle and temperament, not just on who applied first
The goal is a puppy who shows up at your home confident, curious and ready to learn. Once you bring your puppy home, our guide to socializing your German Shepherd puppy will help you keep that going.
How Much Are Long Coat German Shepherd Puppies in Ohio?
Our German Shepherd puppies are typically priced around $3,000. We list our pricing up front so families know what to expect before they apply.
Across Ohio, well-bred long coat German Shepherd puppies from reputable breeders usually cost somewhere between $2,500 and $5,000 or more, depending on bloodlines, health testing, coat and how the puppies are raised.
If you find long coat puppies listed for a few hundred dollars, be careful. Low prices usually mean untested parents, no pedigree, little socialization, or an ad that isn't what it claims to be. Our German Shepherd puppy price guide for Ohio goes deeper on what you're paying for.
How to Get a Puppy From PAK Shepherds
Submit an application. Fill out our puppy application. It asks about your home, your experience with dogs and what you're looking for.
We review it personally. We read every application to make sure each puppy goes to the right home.
We talk. If it looks like a good fit, we'll reach out to go over your application and next steps, and we may schedule a FaceTime call.
Your puppy is matched. We'll walk you through reservation details and match you with a puppy that fits your lifestyle.
Meet and take your puppy home. Families are welcome to visit, meet their puppy in person and see how our dogs are raised.
Where We're Located
We're in Centerburg, in Knox County, right in the middle of Ohio. That puts us within easy driving distance for most of the state:
Mount Vernon: about 20 minutes
Sunbury: about 25 minutes
Westerville: about 30 minutes
Delaware and Newark: about 35 minutes
Columbus: about 40 minutes
Mansfield: about 50 minutes
Dayton: about 1 hour 30 minutes
Cleveland and Cincinnati: about 2 hours
We place puppies with families in Columbus, Mount Vernon, Newark, Delaware, Sunbury, Westerville, Mansfield and throughout Ohio. Coming from further away? Our guide to driving to Central Ohio for a German Shepherd puppy covers pickup day planning.
Long Coat vs. Stock Coat: A Quick Refresher
A long coat German Shepherd is a purebred German Shepherd with two copies of a recessive long coat gene. They have a longer, softer outer coat, tufted ears, a full mane and feathering on the legs and tail. Temperament and build are the same as a stock coat.
Long coats need brushing a few times a week and shed year round, with two heavy coat blows each year. For the full picture, read Long Haired German Shepherd: The Complete Guide.
How to Avoid Puppy Scams in Ohio
Long coat German Shepherds are in high demand, and scammers know it. Before you send money to anyone, watch for these red flags:
The breeder won't let you visit or video call
Photos that look professional but show up on other websites
Pressure to pay a deposit immediately to hold a puppy
Payment only by gift card, wire transfer or crypto
No application process, no questions about your home
No pedigree or health testing information for the parents
A price that's far below every other breeder you've talked to
A real breeder wants to know who you are just as much as you want to know who they are.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a long coat German Shepherd puppy cost at PAK Shepherds?
Our German Shepherd puppies are typically priced around $3,000. Check our available puppies and upcoming litters pages for details on specific litters.
Where is PAK Shepherds located?
We're in Centerburg, Ohio, about 40 minutes northeast of Columbus.
Can I visit before I buy?
Yes. We welcome families to meet their puppy in person, ask questions and see how our dogs are raised.
Are the parents health tested?
DM results and pedigrees for every parent are posted on our Our Dogs page. Our pairings are planned so no puppy can be affected by DM.
How do I get on your list?
Submit a puppy application. Approved families are the first to hear about new litters.
Are long coat German Shepherds good family dogs?
Yes, when they're well bred and well raised. Our West German Showline long coats are bred for steady temperaments that settle well in family homes. See Are German Shepherds Good With Kids? for more.
Find Your Long Coat German Shepherd Puppy
If you've been searching for long coat German Shepherd puppies for sale in Ohio, we'd love to hear from you. Our puppies come from carefully chosen parents, are raised in our home and are matched to families who are ready for them.
