The short version: you deal directly with the breeder over WhatsApp and video calls, verify a public 4-generation pedigree (ALKC certificate no. 249882), join the free waiting list, pick your puppy in list order when the litter is born, confirm it with a 1/3 deposit and a written contract (prices from US$ 1,500), and receive your puppy through assisted international delivery — transport costs covered by the buyer. The breeder is your point of contact at every step.
Canil Gelbes Wasser has bred working line German Shepherds in Chapecó, southern Brazil, since 2001 — the same genetics used by police and military handlers, raised on a rural property alongside horses and daily family life. What we offer international buyers is simple: working genetics you can verify, at a price that can make the trip worth it. Not sure a working line fits your home? Take the first-time owner checklist.
Step by step: from message to arrival
| Step | What happens | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contact | WhatsApp chat with the breeder about your goals and the planned litter | Nothing |
| 2. Verification | You check the public pedigree (ALKC no. 249882), the sire and dam, and join a live video call | Nothing |
| 3. Waiting list | Free waiting list: tell us male, female or not sure yet, and the litter you want. No cost, no commitment | Nothing |
| 4. Follow-up | Photos and videos of the pregnancy, birth and puppies | Nothing |
| 5. Choice and deposit | When the litter is born we contact families in list order; list order is pick order. You choose with the breeder's temperament guidance, and a 1/3 deposit confirms the chosen puppy, with a written contract | 1/3 of the price |
| 6. Delivery | Assisted international shipping once the puppy is cleared to travel (USA: 6 months; EU: about 7 months) | Balance + transport |
Why buying from abroad is safe (when done right)
Everything that matters is verifiable remotely. The pedigree number is public and checkable with the registry. The sire (Odin Holly's Land, German bloodline) and dam (M-Killer da Lagoa Grande, police bloodline) appear in photos, videos and live calls. The contract is written and signed before any payment. Distance changes nothing about the evidence — only about the shipping.
What you should demand from any foreign kennel — ours included: a live video call showing the puppies and the dam (never accept recorded-only footage), the pedigree number of both parents before paying any deposit, and written terms covering what happens if the litter is smaller than expected. Our answers to all three are on record; the verification walk-through is in our guide on checking an ALKC pedigree from abroad. The full list of warning signs is in how to spot a puppy scam before you pay.
Price and what is included
International prices start from US$ 1,500 (Americas) / € 1,300 (Europe) for the standard litter and from US$ 2,000 / € 1,750 for the elite litter. They include the ALKC and CBPA pedigree, first vaccine, two deworming doses, microchip, written sales contract and the breeder's post-sale support over WhatsApp — feeding, raising and training guidance during adaptation. International transport costs are quoted separately and covered by the buyer, always agreed before any deposit. For full transparency: the Brazilian domestic price of the standard litter starts from R$ 5.000 — international prices differ because they include export preparation and dedicated support (see the FAQ below). The full logistics are explained in the international delivery guide.
Why a Brazilian working line kennel
Brazil has an active working dog scene: police bloodlines are bred and trialled here, and the CBPA (Clube Brasileiro do Pastor Alemão) is Brazil's member club in the WUSV. On price, compare for yourself: in the US, working line puppies typically run US$ 3,000–6,000+, per Embrace Pet Insurance, before shipping. The full comparison is in Why Brazil? Elite genetics at a fair price.
One honest caveat from the breeder: import rules vary by country (rabies vaccination windows, microchip, health certificates). We prepare the export paperwork and the buyer confirms the import requirements of their destination — we walk through this together before you commit.
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Why are there two puppy prices?
There are two litters with pedigree and the sire is the same in both — Odin Holly's Land. What changes the starting price is the dam's bloodline: the standard litter, with M-Killer da Lagoa Grande (police bloodline), starts from US$ 1,500 (Americas) / € 1,300 (Europe); the elite litter starts from US$ 2,000 / € 1,750 and adds the German sport bloodline through the dam, Tina, daughter of the imported German female Kiera von der Schiffslache (VDH/SZ 2322826). The final price may vary by puppy, litter and demand. Included documentation is identical in both.
Start the conversation — no commitment
Talk directly to the breeder, verify the pedigree, join a video call with the dogs. When every question has an answer: Join the waiting list (free, no commitment).
Talk to the BreederFrequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a puppy from Brazil without visiting the kennel?
Yes. The entire process runs remotely: live video calls with the puppies and dam, public pedigree verification (ALKC no. 249882), written contract, and assisted international shipping. You are welcome to visit, but you don't have to.
How much does a working line German Shepherd from Brazil cost?
At Canil Gelbes Wasser, international prices start from US$ 1,500 (Americas) / € 1,300 (Europe) for the standard litter and from US$ 2,000 / € 1,750 for the elite litter, including pedigree, first vaccine, deworming, contract and post-sale support. International transport is quoted separately and paid by the buyer.
How do I pay safely from another country?
Joining the waiting list is free. You pay only after choosing your puppy: a 1/3 deposit confirms the chosen puppy, with a written contract, and the balance is paid before delivery. The deposit is non-refundable if you withdraw after paying it. Payment terms and methods are agreed directly with the breeder — never pay any kennel that demands full payment upfront without a contract.
How old is the puppy when it travels?
At the age your destination requires: the United States requires dogs to be at least 6 months old at entry, and a puppy from Brazil cannot enter the European Union before about 7 months. If you come to Brazil, pickup at the kennel in Chapecó is from 60 days, but to fly home with the puppy the same destination age rule applies. The breeder maps the exact schedule with you, in writing, before any deposit.
What if the litter has fewer puppies than families on the list?
List order protects you: when the litter is born we contact families in list order, and list order is pick order. If the litter runs out before your turn, you keep priority for the next litter — and since the waiting list is free, you have paid nothing.
Why is the international price different from the Brazilian domestic price?
International prices — from US$ 1,500 (Americas) / € 1,300 (Europe) for the standard litter — differ from the Brazilian domestic price of the same litter, from R$ 5.000, because they include export preparation and dedicated international buyer support. In every market, transport is quoted separately, in writing, before any deposit.
An ocean between you and the right dog is a logistics problem — and logistics problems have quotes, dates and solutions.