I have been raising/breeding German Shepherds for the past 12 Years. Our puppies our raised in our home around children, cats and other dogs. They will be very well socialized. We have both parents in our home. Dad is AKC registered and is a long haired, black German Shepherd. He is a big teddy bear who loves attention and is very mild mannered. Mom is a black German Shepherd with a shiny stock coat. She is very energetic and loves to play.