Puppy Program

Breeding Program - FAQs

What is the process for purchasing a New Skete German Shepherd puppy?

New Skete accepts applications for puppies periodically throughout the year.

Please check back frequently if you are interested in applying for a puppy.

Click here to apply .

After I apply, how long before I would be able to get a puppy?

What is the process for purchasing a New Skete German Shepherd puppy?

We are a small monastery and operate a small breeding program. Mother Nature can be fickle and we never know how many puppies will be born.

Waiting times can vary.

Are the puppies trained?

What is the process for purchasing a New Skete German Shepherd puppy?

What is the price of a puppy?

New Skete puppies are socialized. They are handled from an early age and introduced to different people and situations. More about socializing can be found in our book “The Art of Raising Your Puppy.” They are not house (potty) trained.

What is the price of a puppy?

What is the price of an adult dog?

What is the price of a puppy?

New Skete German Shepherd puppy carrying leaf in mouth.

At present, the cost for a New Skete German shepherd puppy is between $4,900 and $5,500. This is subject to change without notice.

For instructions and tips on applying please see below.

Click here to complete an application.

Can I purchase an adult dog?

What is the price of an adult dog?

New Skete German shepherd dog laying on cot in training center.

When an adult dog is retired from the breeding program, he/she is then placed in a loving home for the rest of his or her life.

Adult dogs have completed the New Skete Dog Training program.

For information on training techniques and tools please visit our training page.

What is the price of an adult dog?

New Skete German Shepherd laying by feet of people in monks' recreation room.

At present, the cost for an adult New Skete Shepherd is between $8,500 to $12,000. This is subject to change without notice.

Adult dogs have completed the New Skete Dog Training program.

We are accepting a limited number of adult dog applications.

Tips for applying

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

Check this webpage often for the application.
Complete the application in its entirety.
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.

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New Skete Monastery German Shepherd Dog Breeding Program