It was the first time we were without a German Shepherd Dog when we moved to our 230 acre farm in Cainsville, Missouri during the summer of 2003. 
Buying a GSD was a priority. We were looking for a single, purebred German Shepherd as a pet, protector and helper. 
After calling a number of ads we  purchased our 3 registered dogs as adults from a breeder in central Iowa who was retiring. 
While thinking of buying only 2 of them, he offered to sell us all three for the price of two. 
He wanted to try and keep them all together.  Needless to say he is now very pleased with that decision. 
The dogs were kept in a pen outdoors and had dog houses.  They had absolutely no discipline but were thrilled to see people.
They were not even house broken and had no social skills whatsoever. 

Today these same 3 dogs are well mannered, loyal and protective.
They are house dogs but absolutely love going out on the farm and helping us with chores.
They love water and are excellent jumpers. Having wonderful temperaments, they are also good with children.
Now, in addition to the above, they are producing some very fine puppies which have grown into beautiful and useful dogs.

Shasta, (River Ridge Victoria) and Rose, (River Ridge Sheba), our two mother dogs are full sisters. 
They were born September 23, 2002. 
Sonny, (Heartland Mighty Sampson) is the father dog. 
He was born September 11, 2001.

Sonny weighs about 90lbs, Shasta about 70lbs and Rose about 80lbs.   

As you may have noticed we have another dog on our website named Adelaide.
Adelaide (Heartlands River Adelaide), was the last pick of Shasta's 2004 litter.
After spending a little time training her, Kristin turned down a buyer and decided to keep Adelaide,
who now weighs 80 lbs, as her personal dog.  
Adelaide has a natural instinct for herding and enjoys helping us round up our cattle, geese, chickens and our goat, Valentine. 

This page has been designed for you to see that these are truly beautiful dogs with ideal temperaments for a family environment. 
Whether you are looking to buy a puppy or not, we know that you will enjoy viewing these photos.