We were able to breed Charlie and Chloe because we had many friends and connections that wanted puppies. We had planned for them to have only two litters. They had a total of 11 puppies that all went to great homes that were investigated by us before placement. Owning a German shepherd is a big responsibility, and sadly for some, they are too much work.  Shepherds are work dogs and need a lot of attention. Unfortunately, some people give them up for this reason alone. Before you get one...THINK IT OVER... or try adopting a mature shepherd. They are such a great breed.  They are friendly, loyal to a fault, and make wonderful family members!