Female
German Shepherd Dog
Zara Vom Monthaus
Granddaughter of Gero Z Berounske Basty
Drive
High prey, food & ball drive
Health
DM carrier · Full Embark panel clear
Coat
Short coat
Working Dog Breeding & Training · Umatilla, FL
Health Tested ·
IGP Bloodlines ·
Lifetime Guarantee
Active Litter Available — Labrador Retrievers · Apply Now
Dogs Capable of Doing ANYTHING.
Working-line German Shepherds and Labradors from health-tested, performance-proven bloodlines. Bred on 40 acres in Umatilla, Florida — matched to your life, backed for life.
GSD from $3,000 · Active Lab litter · Lifetime take-back guarantee
Full Embark + OFA on all breeding stock
40-acre farm · Umatilla, FL
Breeder-matched, not first-come-first-served
"We want to produce dogs that are capable of doing ANYTHING — health-tested, driven, and stable enough to go home with the right person and thrive."
What to Know First
Most Working Dog Buyers Learn These the Hard Way
This isn't a pitch. It's what anyone serious about working-line dogs needs to understand before they make a decision.
Pedigree Is Not a Promise
Most "German Shepherds" sold today aren't bred for work — they're bred for looks, or worse, just bred. Show-line and backyard dogs carry the name but lack the drives, structure, and health screening that make a working dog worth the investment. You find out years later, after you're attached.
No Health Testing
Hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, elbow issues — genetic conditions that show up at 4–7 years, after you've spent a decade with that dog. A responsible breeder runs OFA and a full Embark panel before breeding. Most don't. The puppies look fine at 8 weeks. The heartbreak comes later.
Wrong Dog, Wrong Home
A high-drive working-line dog in the wrong home is a disaster — for both the dog and the owner. Most breeders sell to whoever pays first. Nobody asks about your lifestyle, activity level, or goals. The fit is broken before the puppy ever comes home.
Our Standard
This Is What We Require
Not goals. Not aspirations. These are program requirements — in writing, on every dog, before breeding.
Breeding Requirements
Full Embark Genetic Panel
250+ disease markers tested on every dog before breeding. DM status, exercise-induced collapse, degenerative conditions — on file, disclosed up front.
OFA Hip · Elbow · Patella · Cardiac · Eye · Thyroid
Six OFA certifications required per breeding dog. Not "checked by a vet" — OFA-certified, results on the OFA public database.
Minimum 2 Years Before First Breeding
Typically 2.5–3 years. Full physical and mental maturity — not just sexually mature. This is non-negotiable.
Working Title Required for Full AKC Registration
Limited AKC registration is standard. Full registration requires a minimum IGP1, PSA, or equivalent working title — the dog has to earn it.
Lifetime Take-Back on Every Dog We Produce
Any reason. Any age. No questions asked. This goes into the purchase contract and we mean it.
About the Breeders
Cheyenne & Chelsea Emery · Umatilla, FL
40-acre working farm · Umatilla, Florida · Lake County area
Former registered nurses — Cheyenne and Chelsea both transitioned full-time into working dogs
Cheyenne has trained dogs for IGP sport, service work, and therapy work since 2020
Training partnership with Dog Training Elite Orlando
Health Testing & Affiliations
AKC Embark Veterinary OFA Certified Dog Training Elite
Is This the Right Fit?
Emery Ranch Is Not for Everyone.
We don't sell puppies to whoever gets here first. We place dogs with owners who match. If the four things below describe you, you're in the right place.
You're physically active
Working-line dogs need real exercise and mental stimulation. Daily movement is a baseline requirement, not optional.
You're in it for 10+ years
A working-line GSD is a decade-plus commitment that starts with training, structure, and consistency — not just companionship.
You trust the process
You're OK with us selecting your puppy. You understand the temperament match matters more than the coat color or markings.
You're open to raw feeding
We recommend raw. We'll walk you through it and provide an approved brand list — but you need to be willing to have the conversation.
Sound like you?
Submit an application below. Tell us about your lifestyle and what you're looking for. We review every application personally and reach out when the timing and match are right.
Our Placement Policy
Emery Ranch has the right to keep back any puppy for any reason — issuing a full refund.
Emery Ranch has the right to refuse the sale of any puppy for any reason — issuing a full refund.
Emery Ranch has the right to make the best decision for our dogs — always.
Note: The lifetime take-back guarantee does not include a refund. Dogs are taken back and rehomed with our approval — not returned for cash. A full refund applies only within 72 hours of pickup for a health issue.
How It Works
Four Steps to the Right Dog.
From application to placement — and every call after that.
01
Submit Your Application
Tell us about your lifestyle, activity level, housing situation, and goals for your dog — sport, service, or serious companion. This is where the match begins.
Online form · ~10 minutes
02
Breeder Interview
Cheyenne calls to discuss your application in depth. We ask the questions most breeders skip. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you. Honest conversation before any commitment.
Phone or video · ~20–30 min
03
Puppy Matching
We conduct Volhard temperament testing at 7 weeks. Based on your assessment and the results, we select your puppy. You don't pick — we match. It's the most important thing we do.
At 7 weeks · Breeder selects
04
Placement & Lifetime Support
Your puppy goes home at 10 weeks with health records, a raw feeding guide, and direct access to us. We take back any dog we produce — no questions asked — forever.
At 10 weeks · Ongoing access
Lifetime Commitment
We take back any dog we produce — for any reason, at any point — no questions asked. Our Breeding Program
Meet the Dogs Behind the Program
Every dog in our program is health-tested, pedigree-verified, and selected for drives that produce capable, stable working dogs.
Female
German Shepherd Dog
Nairobi Vom Monthaus
Granddaughter of Gero Z Berounske Basty
Drive
Methodical tracker · Powerful in protection · Sharp obedience. Doing exactly what she was bred for.
Health
DM negative · Full Embark panel clear
Coat
Short coat · Long coat carrier
Stud
German Shepherd Dog
Kenai Vom Roanwood
Grandson of Qvido Vependen & Terror Staatsmacht
Drive
90 lbs · BH titled at 15 months
Health
OFA hips Fair · Elbows Excellent · Full Embark clear
Coat
Short coat
Upcoming
Zara × Kenai Litter — Late 2026
Our next planned GSD litter pairs Zara Vom Monthaus with Kenai Vom Roanwood. Apply now to be on the interest list.
Join the Interest List → Litters · Boarding · Training
What We Offer
Working-line puppies from health-tested, AKC-registered stock. Professional boarding on a 40-acre farm. Dog training through Central Florida.
Active Program
Applications open — join the waitlist
Puppy Litters
AKC Registered · Working Lines
Starting at
From $3,500
- German Shepherd Dog — $3,500 · Limited AKC · IGP/working bloodlines
- Labrador Retriever — $3,500 · AKC Registered · Field & service lines
- Standard Poodle — $4,500 · AKC Registered · Low-shedding coat
- All three breeds: working-line, service dog capable & medical support suitable
- Health tested: OFA hip & elbow evaluation + full Embark DNA panel on all sires & dams
- Early neurological stimulation (ENS/ESI) from day 3 of life
- Volhard temperament evaluation at 7 weeks · breeder-selected match
- Lifetime take-back policy — any dog we produce, any reason, no questions asked
View Available Litters →
All placements are breeder-selected based on Volhard temperament evaluation and lifestyle match. Deposits non-refundable.
Book online — real-time availability
Kennelling & Boarding
Starting at
From $45/night
- Standard boarding — $75/night
- Program dog rate — $45/night (dogs in active training)
- 40-acre working farm in Umatilla, FL — small-group environment
- Maximum 5 dogs per period — not a commercial kennel
- Raw feeding fully accommodated — bring your food
- Drop-off available at Dog Training Elite Orlando
Check Availability & Book →
Florida state & Lake County tax (7%) applied at checkout.
Via Dog Training Elite Orlando
Dog Training
Pricing
Custom
- Service & therapy dog foundation work
- Medical alert and support dog development
- Personal protection (Schutzhund / IGP) fundamentals
- In-home obedience training — Central Florida service area
- Puppy foundation training — 8 weeks and up
- Sport obedience and competition preparation
Ask About Training →
In-home training across Central Florida. Program scoped to your dog and your goals.
Payment Policy
Deposits are non-refundable. Full payment due at 8 weeks. Zelle · Cash · Check · Invoice accepted. Common Questions
Questions We Get Every Week
Honest answers to the things serious buyers always ask.
No — and this is intentional. We select your puppy based on Volhard temperament testing at 7 weeks, combined with everything you've told us about your lifestyle and goals. A high-drive working-line dog in the wrong home is a problem for both the dog and the owner. We've seen it. We prevent it.
Your puppy comes with: health records, copies of all parent health test results (OFA + full Embark panel), early neurological stimulation (ENS/ESI) from day 3, Volhard temperament testing at 7 weeks, limited AKC registration, and our raw feeding guide with approved brand list. First vet visit after pickup is your responsibility.
Deposits are non-refundable. We reserve the right to retain any deposit. Please do not place a deposit lightly — a puppy is a 10–15 year commitment. Full payment is due at 8 weeks of age. Payment methods accepted: Zelle, cash, personal check, or invoice.
We guarantee the health of our dogs for one full year if the dog is maintained on a proper diet and exercise regimen. A full refund is available within 72 hours of pickup if a health issue arises. After that window, our take-back guarantee applies — we will always take a dog back, but refunds are not offered beyond 72 hours.
Most puppies are sent home with a spay or neuter contract to be completed at or around 2 years of age. Minimum age for altering is 18 months — preferred age is 2 years when the dog is fully adult. Pediatric neutering prevents proper development and creates long-term health problems. The health guarantee is voided if a dog is altered too early. Once a working title and all health testing is completed, full AKC registration may be granted on an approved basis.
Yes — when full health testing (OFA hips, elbows, patella, cardiac, eye, thyroid, and full Embark genetic panel) plus a working title (minimum IGP1, PSA, or approved equivalent) are achieved. This process takes 2–3 years and must be approved by us. Any puppies produced without our approval can be legally confiscated per the purchase contract.
Get Started
Ready to Apply?
Fill out the form below and tell us about yourself. We review every application and reach out if it looks like a match.
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Our Ranch
40 Acres. One Standard.
Emery Ranch sits on 40 acres in Umatilla, Florida — Lake County's working dog country. We're not a kennel operation. We're a small family program with a specific standard: health-tested bloodlines, matched placements, and lifetime accountability for every dog we produce.
Cheyenne and Chelsea Emery both came from healthcare careers before going full-time into working dogs. That background shapes how we approach breeding: rigorously, with documented results, and with a willingness to say "not a fit" when the match isn't right.
Umatilla, Florida · Lake County · Farm visits by appointment
Puppy shipping available — flight nanny arrangements on request
Vet: Shamrock Veterinary · Eustis, FL
Breeding Age Minimum 2 years (typically 2.5–3)
Health Testing Required OFA + Full Embark Panel
Puppy Development Protocol ENS/ESI · Volhard Temperament Test
Take-Back Policy Any reason · Any age · No questions