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Adopting a German Shepherd Dog

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an German Shepherd Dog - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost to adopt a German Shepherd from a shelter is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. Buying German Shepherds from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on whether or not they’re from working dog or show-dog bloodlines, they can cost anywhere from $500 to $7,000.

You can adopt a German Shepherd through a rescue that specializes in German Shepherds. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available German Shepherds in your area.

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German Shepherd Dog Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about German Shepherd Dog types to temperament and health issues to popular German Shepherd Dog mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.