Dutch Shepherd puppies in California
Lean, athletic and full of drive, with a striking brindle coat — and the calm, steady temperament of our Dutch Shepherd sire, Karl.
What to expect
Athletic & agile
Lighter and leaner than a German Shepherd (roughly 50–75 lb), with the stamina for a very active life.
Brindle coat
Gold or silver brindle, most often short-haired — they shed noticeably less than a German Shepherd.
Eager to work
Highly intelligent and driven; they shine in training, sport and working roles.
Hardy
A smaller, working-focused gene pool; generally a robust, healthy breed.
Karl
Dutch Shepherds at a glance
Dutch Shepherds share the German Shepherd’s herding roots and intelligence, but they’re leaner, lighter and often even higher-drive. They need a great deal of daily exercise and mental work, and they bond closely with an owner who enjoys training.
Our Dutch Shepherd sire is Karl — a large, calm dog with a wonderful, confident temperament. When a litter is a cross with one of our German Shepherds, we say so clearly on its page.
Reserve a puppy from our next litter
Nova × Karl is a German Shepherd × Dutch Shepherd cross.
Nova × Karl
Expected January – February 2027
A planned pairing of Nova, our Czech-line German Shepherd female, with Karl, a large, calm Dutch Shepherd known for his outstanding temperament. Expect athletic, intelligent, people-focused puppies suited to active…
Puppies go quickly — reservation holders choose first, in the order they reserve.
Meet our Dutch Shepherd
Every litter traces back to dogs we live with, train and know inside out.
Reserve online, choose at 8 weeks
- ReserveHold a spot in an upcoming litter with a deposit online — or join the free waitlist.
- Follow alongBirth stats, photos and weekly weigh-ins for every puppy, e-mailed to reservation families.
- Pick dayAt 8 weeks, families choose their puppy online, in the order they reserved.
- Go homePay the balance online, then pick up or arrange delivery — with records and a 2-year guarantee.
Common questions
What’s the difference between a German Shepherd and a Dutch Shepherd?
Both are intelligent, loyal herding breeds that excel at work and family life, but they differ in a few ways.
Read the full answerAre your breeds a good fit for a first-time owner?
They can be — with the right commitment.
Read the full answerHow much exercise does my puppy need?
Manage exercise carefully while your puppy’s joints are growing.
Read the full answerAre your dogs and puppies registered?
Our German Shepherds are AKC registered, and we are proud to be an AKC Breeder of Merit.
Read the full answerHow does pick day work?
Pick day is when the puppies are about 8 weeks old (the date is shown on the litter page).
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Hear first about our next litter
Join the free waitlist — no deposit, no obligation — and we’ll e-mail you when reservations open and with every update.