Welcome to Schäfers Weg Shepherds

Schäfers Weg means "The Shepherd’s Way" — a reflection of our faith in Christ as our guide and our passion for maintaining the Dutch Shepherd as the loyal, capable working dog it was meant to be. Our dogs are raised with care, purpose, and devotion, following a path rooted in integrity, tradition, and love for the breed.

Our Dogs

  • A Dutch Shepherd dog standing on rocky ground with plants, in a natural outdoor setting.

    The Girls

    Nothing prettier than a girl with stripes.

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  • A black dog lying down outdoors on a blurry background of trees.

    The Boys

    Raw Dutchie power

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  • Brindle dog sitting on a forest path surrounded by trees and grass.

    The Young Dogs

    Keeping us all on our toes!

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American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit badge, blue with AKC logo and text 'Founded 1884'.

breeder of merit
with the American Kennel Club

Logo featuring the acronym 'WDSAA' above a triangular design with three Dutch Shepherd heads facing different directions.

members of the
working dutch shepherd association of america

Three Dutch Shepherd dogs with short, long and rough hair.

members of the
american dutch shepherd association

“a breed will stand or fall according to its breeders - not its loyal fanciers, not its judges and handlers, not its exhibitors and trainers. for the breeder is the only link between the past and the future; only through him can the breed stay alive.”

— Peggy Adamson