Lebenshunger German Shepherds

Lebenshunger German Shepherds has been raising AKC-registered German shepherd dogs in Bangor, Maine since the late 1990s, with owner Kevin Schmersal building the program around imported European bloodlines. The kennel sits in central Maine, roughly an hour north of Portland, and places dogs with families throughout New England and beyond.

The foundation of the program traces to multiple trips across the Atlantic, including attendance at the World Sieger Show, where the team studied progeny classes and evaluated dogs in person before selecting breeding stock to import. That commitment to German-standard bloodlines has remained central to the program's direction.

Health testing is a defined part of the breeding process, covering hip and elbow certification along with DM-negative screening. The kennel facility features spacious runs with in-floor radiant heat — a practical consideration given Maine's winters. Each puppy leaves microchipped and covered by a lifetime genetic health guarantee, a standing commitment that reflects the program's long-term confidence in its lines. Those researching German shepherd dog breeders in Maine will find Lebenshunger among the more established programs operating in the state.

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