Summers Acres

Summers Acres is a breeder of German shepherd dogs in New Haven, IN, serving Northeast Indiana near Fort Wayne. Marlene Zehr has spent over a decade developing well-structured bloodlines under American Kennel Club guidelines with regular hip and elbow evaluations. Adult dogs live in a family home on a small farm where each whelping takes place in a dedicated, sanitized room. Puppies are introduced to household routines from week three with supervised outings to fenced fields and gentle exposure to local sights and sounds.

The breeder’s philosophy centers on fostering confident temperaments and physical resilience through balanced play, early handling exercises, and gradual leash training. Partnerships with nearby veterinary clinics and canine trainers support timely wellness checks, vaccinations, and basic obedience lessons. Summers Acres is known among local owners for producing pups with steady nerves and an eagerness to learn.