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LEILAHUND SHEPHERDS

We are Tasmania’s leading German Shepherd Breeders, where there is no substitute for QUALITY. Now truly VERSATILE.
LEILAHUND GSD’S leading the way in Tasmania:
The FIRST GSD Kennel to have the top THREE Tasmanian bitches in the open class at a Tasmanian State Breed Assessment (Two excellent merit graded).
Home of the first Endurance Titled GSDs in Tasmania.
The only GSD Kennel in Tasmania to have 5 Endurance Titled animals. The first litter brother/sister comination to receive Endurance Titles and their dam also has her Endurance Title.
Only kennel to have Herding Certificates on our GSDs.
Home of 2005 Tasmanian Siegerin: *Spellbinda Lady Luck AZ HIC ET Multi Excellent Merit and 2006 Tasmanian Siegerin: * Leilahund Dirty Dancing AZ ET Excellent Merit.
2008/2009 Tasmanian Siegerin/Best In Show Winner: *Aust.Ch. Spellbinda Niketa AZ HIC ET Multi Excellent
2010 Tasmanian Reserve Siegerin *Lashadas Miss Chievous AZ Multi Excellent/Very Good Merit
Breeders of the first Excellent Merit graded Long Stock Coat German Shepherd in AUSTRALIA Leilahund Kan U Kwik Step (AI) AZ BS Class 1
Small kennel by choice, puppies sometimes available, raised in a family enviroment with all the comings and goings of a busy household. Impeccable bloodlines and oustanding temperaments.

Our Available Puppies

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German Shepherd Appearance

German Shepherds are attractive dogs: large and muscular with a signature square muzzle, bushy tail, and (usually) black mask. They’re generally tan/black or red/black in coloring, often with “saddle” and “blanket” markings across the back. Rarer colorings include sable, silver, liver, and panda. There are even pure black German Shepherds and white German Shepherds.

German Shepherds typically have a dense double coat with a water-resistant outer layer and a thick undercoat. And they’re most definitely shedders. These dogs typically shed once or twice per year, but they benefit from weekly grooming. (As well as daily brushing during shedding months.)

Although most German Shepherds have either a medium or long coat, some German Shepherds have no undercoat, and therefore have different grooming needs. Make sure to learn how to care for your GSDs coat properly and maximize the natural benefits of their hair, while minimizing out-of-control shedding. If in doubt, check with a groomer who can give you tips on good home care.

German Shepherd Personality

German Shepherds have been bred for intelligence and independent thinking as herding dogs, so GSDs tend to be curious learners and like to be useful. Because of their curiosity and wariness of strangers, German Shepherds make excellent guard dogs (but can be overprotective if not well-socialized).

With their loyal personalities and eagerness to work, you’ll find German Shepherds to be very obedient when it comes to training and following commands.

German Shepherd Environment

If you’re very active, love the outdoors, and want to get your daily exercise no matter what, the GSD will fit perfectly into your life. The ideal German Shepherd owner loves to go on long walks or runs and will take their dog on weekly excursions to interesting places. These dogs are always up for leg day.

Because of the German Shepherd’s loyalty and need for stimulation, they bond deeply with their people. German Shepherds see themselves as true family members. They desire to forge a strong relationship with their people and they thrive on human companionship. That special connection is one of the greatest rewards of living with a GSD.

Ideal Human for a German Shepherd

German Shepherds are active dogs. Think: running at full speed across a field as much as you’ll let them. They prefer space to exercise at peak capacity and plenty of outdoor time. The ideal home for a German Shepherd would be a home with a large backyard for running around, and that’s not counting all of the walks, runs, and adventures they’d like to go on with you.

German Shepherds can also make great family dogs and do fine with children as long as they are properly socialized.

Leilahund Shepherd

We breed the best german shepherds in the city and we a proud of what we do.

Thank you for taking interest in our puppies

German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) have an amazing heritage that makes them one of the most sought-after canines on the planet for multiple reasons. GSDs are a versatile and highly intelligent breed capable of mastering complex obedience commands. Their intelligent versatility is just one of many unique factors that put GSDs head and shoulders above most other breeds in the canine world.

The average GSD can grow to a shoulder height as high as 26 inches and are capable of equal parts grace and power. Because of this incredible mixture of intelligence, grace, and strength, they are the favorite breed of security experts from local K-9 police departments to every branch of the military across many different nations.