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Welcome to The Golden Hen Farm
Home of the American Vanguard Shepherd
A highly intelligent, devoted, and adaptable breed raised for companionship, adventure, and family life.
The American Vanguard Shepherd is more than just a dog—they're an intelligent, loyal, and adaptable companion. Whether hiking rugged trails, relaxing at home, or learning new skills, this breed thrives in active families and adventure-driven lifestyles.
Now Accepting Applications for Upcoming Litters!
Adventure
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Meet the American Vanguard Shepherd
Bred for intelligence, adaptability, and deep family bonds, the American Vanguard Shepherd is a truly unique breed. They are quick learners, naturally in tune with their people, and thrive as active companions in a variety of home environments.
What Makes Them Unique?
✔ Versatile for Any Lifestyle – Thrive as a family companion, adventure partner, or therapy dog.
✔ Highly Intelligent & Trainable – Naturally responsive, problem-solving, and eager to please.
✔ Loyal & Emotionally Attuned – Form deep connections with their humans and understand emotions.
✔ Raised Alongside Other Pets – Socialized with cats, dogs, and children for easy integration.
Interested in Adopting?
Puppy Preparation: Why Choose Our Puppies?
Raised for Success from Day One
Our puppies receive the best start in life with expert socialization, training foundations, and premium nutrition. Raised inside our home with their parents, they grow up in a stable and loving environment, ready to join yours.
✔ Early Socialization: Introduced to household environments, children, and other pets.
✔ Training Foundations: Puppies begin learning basic commands and crate exposure.
✔ Premium Nutrition & Health Care: High-quality food, vaccinations, and deworming.
✔Parental Influence: Raised by a bonded pair, naturally learning confident behavior.
✔ Lifetime Support: We provide a training guide and ongoing breeder support.
Meet Our Puppies!
Adoptable Puppies, Ready to go Home Now!
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Previous Litters
🐾 Life Beyond the Kennel 🐾
Stories from the Families and Homesteads Who've Welcomed Our Puppies
Our puppies don’t just leave with a name—they leave to begin a life filled with purpose, companionship, and love. From quiet homesteads to active family homes and working farms, here’s what people have shared about their new four-legged family members.
" He is an absolute angel! He is the most calm and well mannered puppy I have ever met! And he is such a love bug. I am so grateful to have him in my life! Thank you for breeding such amazing dogs! "
-- From an animal-loving couple whose pack just gained its newest hiking buddy --
Embark on a journey with our exceptional puppies, meticulously bred for their unparalleled intelligence and loyalty.
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