Reviews

 

Marisa and Shawn are dedicated to making their lifelong dream of breeding German Shepherds a reality. They are truly a family breeder committed to providing a high level of integrity, offering excellent communication, and nurturing, wonderful, and well rounded puppies. We are blessed to have the first puppy born from their first litter--and we couldn't be happier!   Mark and Nancy owners of Sophie

I recently had the pleasure of working with Forest Home Shepherds when purchasing our German Shepherd, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Marisa was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to our needs. She took the time to answer all of our questions, provide detailed information about the breed, and ensured we were matched with the perfect puppy for our family.

One of the highlights of working with Forest Home Shepherds was the regular updates and pictures they sent us from the time our puppy was born until adoption day. It was so special to see our puppy grow and develop, and it made the entire process feel very personal and connected.

Forest Home Shepherds raise their dogs on a beautiful piece of land, which provides an ideal environment for the puppies to thrive. These dogs are East German working dogs, known for their strength, intelligence, and loyalty. While they are absolutely stunning, they also require a lot of socialization and training to reach their full potential. Marisa was very clear about this, and provided excellent guidance on how to properly care for and train our new family member.

Our German Shepherd is everything we hoped for. It’s clear that Forest Home Shepherds are deeply committed to the well-being of their dogs and take great care in raising puppies that are not only beautiful but also well-prepared for their new homes.

We are so grateful to have found Forest Home Shepherds and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-quality German Shepherd. This has been a truly positive and rewarding experience, and we couldn't be more thrilled with our new family member! Whitney - owner of Hunter

My family and I lost our beloved German Shepherd last year, and we felt like he would have wanted us to provide a good home for another pup, so we started looking. We found Marisa and her family with a litter of pups, and we fell in love with a young male pup we eventually named Trooper. The best part of our experince with Marisa and her family was that once we picked Trooper out and were waiting for the right time to bring him home, she kept us very involved in his "daily routine," sending us pictures while playing or on walks, his first bath, and a full report on his first physical at the vet's office. Marisa was quick to return messages and was always available if we needed anything. We've had Trooper for about eight months now, and we are still sending Marisa pictures of him! We would wholeheartly recommend Marisa and Shawn as breeders and true dog lovers." Jim and Julie owners of Trooper

 

 

I purchased my little/big sable German Shepherd, Luna, from Shawn and Marisa. Luna has a great temperment and is a healthy dog, almost a year old. The breeder was very accomidating during the process of picking up Luna. They took extra time out of their life to hold Luna for two weeks after she was ready because of a scheduling conflict. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a puppy. Thank you Shawn and Marisa, when I want another one, you are my first choice! Thank you, Troy - owner of Luna

We got our adorable boy Kovu from them last May, and he has been such a wonderful addition to our family. Forest Home Shepherds were great about keeping us updated during the adoption process and made the whole ordeal easy and stress-free. They even gave us a bag of puppy food and a blanket that he still cuddles with today. If you're looking for a good breeder in the Colorado Springs area, I highly recommend these guys. Zach and Alissa - owners of Kovu

I got one of Forest Home Shepherds female dogs about six months ago. She is an amazing well tempered dog. We love her so much and would definitely recommend them . Dogs are well taken care of and their home is perfect for what they do. Lots of space to run and a really nice kennel setup! Thanks guys for brightening our lives with Armina!!! Joseph - owner of Armina

Luna is just the sweetest girl. She loves to snuggle under a blanket and thinks she’s a lap dog. She was so easy to train basic commands and loves to run with me. Forest home shepherds made the adoption process as easy as possible and we still send updates on Luna. If you are looking for a great family German shepherd, then talk to Marisa and Shawn and meet their wonderful dogs!  Kacey - owner of Luna

My Wife and I had lost our German Shepherd and we had felt like a piece in our home was missing. We knew we needed to make an addition to our family and we knew we wanted a quality breeder. By luck we found Marisa and Black Forest Shepherds. We saw a puppy on the website we loved and Marisa encouraged us to come out to their home and meet Ranger. From the moment we met Marisa and her husband we knew we had found the perfect people. They were both so knowledgeable and you could tell they both have a true passion for this breed and what they do. From leaving their house the first time  to when we picked Ranger up Marisa was in constant communication with us, updating us with vet visits and just fun videos of him being a puppy around the property. Since bringing Ranger home he has been the perfect puppy, he has amazing temperament and training has been a breeze with him. We are still in communication with Marisa almost a year later. She loves getting update pics and videos of the puppies, just another way you know she truly cares about what she is doing and cares about the puppies and people that pick them along the way. We are a German shepherd family and Black Forest is the only breeder I will ever go to and the only breeder I will recommend to anyone wanting a German Shepherd from amazing people. Brandon -- owner of Ranger

From our very first conversation with Marisa, we were impressed. To hear the amount of research and thought that occured before the breeding even began was impressive. As promised, there has been periodic follow-up to how she is doing now. Poppy is now 12 months old. Owners of Poppy

Marisa and Shawn are great breeders, whether you’re looking for a family dog or you have always dreamed of having a German shepherd! I found them through a website and I’m so glad I did! They made the process of getting my best friend Thor so easy; whether it was letting me visit him even when he wasn’t ready for pick up, explaining his whole pedigree to me, and what his parents background is. These are kind of breeders you strive to have! But not only are they great breeders Marisa and Shawn are great people very nice understanding and helpful! Isaiah - owner of Thor