About Us

Hi! We are James and Amanda Clark, and we’re glad you want to get to know us! We have three sweet children, Reagan (6), Lincoln (4), and Harrison (1.5). James is a Navy Veteran and Amanda teaches special education. We are passionate about Jesus, German Shepherds, and raising our family in Christ. We have had shepherds for over 27 years and have been breeding for 14 years. Our German Shepherd Puppies are bred for temperament, intelligence, agility, and protection. They are born and raised on 4 acres and socialized from a young age. They are accustomed to loud noises, human interaction, and other dogs. Puppies come from a unique line of family and working dogs.

Each puppy is part of our family until they depart. We expect that they are cared for with excellence for the remainder of their lifespan and a good home is of utmost importance.

“Gracie Mae Linhart” is a third-generation Stride Away Shepherd. She has her hips/elbows done through the SV, is DM clear through the OFA and has a BH title. Her older sister, “Lucy,” is now retired from having puppies. Her younger sisters, “Joyas de Parayas,” and “Evie Linhart de Parayas,” are still in training.

The sire, “Ursus de Parayas” (Drogo) is our most recent import from Germany. Drogo has “normal” hips/elbows through the SV, is DM clear through the OFA, is registered with the AKC/CEPPA and has an IGP2 title. We imported the grandfather of the puppies, “Alvin Linhart” from the Czech Republic. Alvin had an IGP1 title, “normal” hips/elbows and was also DM clear. The combination of our working lines results in puppies that are superb with families but have the capability to go in any direction. Previous puppies have gone to police departments, fire departments, and as service dogs around the country.

Thank you for your interest in a Stride Away Shepherd for both your family and protection dog! We hope you will enjoy them as much as we do.