Flood Farm has a new sire, and his name is Bear. We have been waiting for the right moment to introduce him, and after a week of watching him settle in, we are thrilled to share him with our FF Family. How Bear came to Flood Farm Bear came to us from a fellow breeder who knew Cindy and was looking for just the right home for him. Cindy has spent more than 40 years raising German Shepherds. When she met Bear, she saw the qualities she values most in a family companion: a stead

Hello Flood Farm Family, The mornings on the Peninsula are cooler, the days are shorter, and the rain is back. Every dog on the farm notices, including our eldest. All about Tasha She had her first litter here in November 2017 and has been part of the FF Family ever since. She is also feisty for her age. Her favorite thing in the world is her squeaky piggy toy, and she plays with it hard for as long as it survives. Tasha is a good reminder that fall care changes with age. Her

A little while back, someone reached out to us. Once they heard how thorough our process really is, they decided Flood Farm wasn't the breeder for them. We screen every family the same way, no exceptions, no matter their experience with dogs. We wrote the whole story on the blog, including why "not for everyone" is something we're proud of.

Every Flood Farm puppy goes through the same eight weeks before they ever come home with you. Different litters, different seasons, different puppies — but the same approach every single time. Here's what actually happens on the farm before a puppy meets their new family. Handled From Day One From the moment a puppy can hear and smell the world around it, it's being handled — held, touched, talked to, every day. It sounds like a small thing, but early, consistent handling is

Dear FF Family, Three weeks in, and Valkyrie's puppies are growing right before our eyes. “Perfect Size” is living up to his name — solid, confident, and already the first one on the move. His sister is right behind him in her own way: content, unhurried, and quietly getting bigger every day. Two very different puppies, two very good reasons to smile. We also have a new video up on our YouTube channel, and it's one of our favorites yet. It starts sweet — a puppy cuddled up to

Hello Flood Farm Family, The wait is over — Valkyrie’s puppies have arrived, and they are thriving. One week in, and we already have video of the two of them tucked in close to Mom, doing exactly what newborn pups should do: eating, sleeping, and growing. If you’ve been following along, you know how much anticipation has built around this litter, and we’re thrilled to finally share them with you. We have one boy and one girl. Our boy is what we’re calling “Perfect Size” — com

Hello Flood Farm Family, Over the past several months, we've walked through quite a bit together. Getting your home ready. Building your knowledge before your puppy arrives. Thinking about the full arc of your German Shepherd's life. Understanding the protective instinct that defines this breed — and the remarkable dog who embodied it so well. And most recently, those critical first hours and days at home, when the habits that will shape your dog for years are quietly being f

Hello Flood Farm Family, We have some exciting news to share — and for all of you still guessing, Valkyrie will be a Mother once more for the next Flood Farm litter! 🐾 It's Official: A Litter Is on the Way We are thrilled to announce that Valkyrie is expecting, and this litter carries a lineage that means a great deal to everyone here at Flood Farm. The sire is our beloved Kipper — the remarkable dog we told you about in our last post — whose calm confidence, loyalty, and pr

Preparing for Your Puppy — Part 4: Understanding Your Shepherd's Protective Nature Hello Flood Farm Family, In Parts 1 through 3 of our Preparing for Your Puppy series, we covered getting your home ready, educating yourself before your puppy arrives, and thinking about the full arc of your German Shepherd's life. Today we want to talk about something that draws a lot of people to this breed in the first place — and something that, without the right understanding, can also ca

Understanding the Phases of Your German Shepherd’s Life Hello Flood Farm Family, In Parts 1 and 2 of our Preparing for Your Puppy series, we talked about getting your home ready and educating yourself before your puppy arrives. Today we want to step back and share something we think about a great deal here on the farm — the bigger picture. A German Shepherd isn’t just a puppy. They’re a companion for 10 to 14 years. And every phase of that journey — from those wild, wonderfu