New Skete Monastery German Shepherd Dog Breeding Program

We are NOT accepting applications at this time.

Please check this page often as we make the application available (when needed) throughout the year.  We do no send any email notifications as to when the application will be on the site.

• All applications must be submitted online.
• There are no "trick" questions or right or wrong answers on the application.  We ask for your contact information, ask you to tell us about your home, your experience with dogs, what you are looking for in a New Skete German Shepherd puppy, and just a few more questions about the care and training your puppy will receive.

Instructions on Applying

1. Check this webpage often for the application.
2. Complete the application in its entirety.
3. A copy of your application will be automatically emailed to you, upon submission.

Questions or comments on the application process?  Email nsshepherds@newskete.org

In the meantime please consider reading Article 35-D NYS Sale of Dog and Cats

Do you have a puppy currently under the age of a year and a half? 

If yes STOP here!

We are not accepting applications from people that have puppies under the age of a year and a half.  Please apply during the next application period when your puppy is over 1.5 years old.

Terms of Application:

New Skete accepts applications for puppies periodically during the year.
We accept  a limited number of applications.
The application must be completed and submitted online.

The Monks of New Skete reserve the right to decide whether to place a puppy in a home for any reason, and to change the terms of its application at any time, without notice to the applicant.