Update: After posting this review, I received an extremely hostile iMessage from the owner. She called me “disgusting,” accused me of thinking she was “forging health records” because I asked for verifiable OFA numbers, and added an implied threat: “You’re lucky my husband was not there.” All Messages saved. —- I contacted Oak Glen Kennels (Yucaipa, CA) about a German Shepherd puppy. My plan was simple: visit first, review the paperwork in person, think it over that night, and if everything checked out, come back the next morning and buy the puppy. I wasn’t shopping for entertainment — I was ready to purchase.
Before driving 2.5 hours, I asked for basic proof (OFA hip/elbow results and the written health guarantee). She refused to share documentation by text and told me that in “29 years” she’s rarely had anyone “demanding documents” and would only show them in person.
At the visit, she pressured me to commit immediately and said, “Who drives 2 1/2 hours just to look at a puppy?” When I insisted on normal due diligence, she got hostile and later texted, “You’re calling me a lier like I’m faking paperwork. Good luck!!”
If this were a one-time transaction, I might have still taken the puppy. But if anything went wrong, I’d potentially have to deal with this breeder again — and based on how she handled basic questions, I walked away.
Beautiful puppy. Completely unprofessional, high-pressure behavior. If you want transparency and a normal buying process, avoid.
Stephen Hastings
Nov 2025
I have never been there. Don't own any pets
Helen Lee
Oct 2025
Thank you Oak Glen kennels for my beautiful new addition, Atlas, who’s 5 mos old now. He’s happy, healthy and so smart! Easy transition with all his “brothers!”
Alberto Tamayo Hernandez
Sep 2025
Hazel has turned out to be a beauty, Only 4 months old 😍🐕 thank you very much oak glen kennels. For giving us the perfect dog we were looking for. She is very lovely with all the kids around here, she is definitely a show dog just like her blood generation ❤️
After Dark
Aug 2025
I'd buy 10 more if I could! Wonderful breeder and we couldn't be happier with our now 8 month old Apollo.
Robin Bloom
Aug 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Amazing German Shepherd Breeder
Oak Glen Kennels is fantastic! Their German Shepherds are healthy, stable, and have the best temperaments. They give you pedigrees, vet records, and even let you meet the parents. They genuinely care about their dogs and where they go. They’re very accommodating and always happy to answer questions. Even though they’re in a small town, they run like a top-tier breeder. Highly recommend!
Aleen Aprahamian
Jul 2025
I can’t put into words how happy we are with our dog from Oak Glen Kennels. He is sweet, smart, and an awesome boy. He is great with kids and protects our home. Hoping to add to our family again soon.
Renee Simpson
Jun 2025
Oak Glen kennel is a place that you can trust to deliver quality pets with a wealth of knowledge for successful pet ownership. My husband and I have acquired 3 GSK from them over the past 11 years and are extremely pleased with our experiences. Thank you Lisa!
Marissa Jaime
Jun 2025
Brought Lisa my 2 GSDs and she did such a wonderful job! Both my dogs are moody in their own way and she handled them so perfectly! They will definitely be going back! ✨
You can see the difference in just his tail…
jadah Anderson
Aug 2024
Wish I could rate lower! When this lady is confronted she’s very rude. Unprofessional. Very dirty. And does indeed cut corners . DIRTY.
Saqib A. Khan
AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE
Update: After posting this review, I received an extremely hostile iMessage from the owner. She called me “disgusting,” accused me of thinking she was “forging health records” because I asked for verifiable OFA numbers, and added an implied threat: “You’re lucky my husband was not there.”
All Messages saved.
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I contacted Oak Glen Kennels (Yucaipa, CA) about a German Shepherd puppy. My plan was simple: visit first, review the paperwork in person, think it over that night, and if everything checked out, come back the next morning and buy the puppy. I wasn’t shopping for entertainment — I was ready to purchase.
Before driving 2.5 hours, I asked for basic proof (OFA hip/elbow results and the written health guarantee). She refused to share documentation by text and told me that in “29 years” she’s rarely had anyone “demanding documents” and would only show them in person.
At the visit, she pressured me to commit immediately and said, “Who drives 2 1/2 hours just to look at a puppy?” When I insisted on normal due diligence, she got hostile and later texted, “You’re calling me a lier like I’m faking paperwork. Good luck!!”
If this were a one-time transaction, I might have still taken the puppy. But if anything went wrong, I’d potentially have to deal with this breeder again — and based on how she handled basic questions, I walked away.
Beautiful puppy. Completely unprofessional, high-pressure behavior. If you want transparency and a normal buying process, avoid.
Stephen Hastings
I have never been there. Don't own any pets
Helen Lee
Thank you Oak Glen kennels for my beautiful new addition, Atlas, who’s 5 mos old now. He’s happy, healthy and so smart! Easy transition with all his “brothers!”
Alberto Tamayo Hernandez
Hazel has turned out to be a beauty, Only 4 months old 😍🐕 thank you very much oak glen kennels. For giving us the perfect dog we were looking for. She is very lovely with all the kids around here, she is definitely a show dog just like her blood generation ❤️
After Dark
I'd buy 10 more if I could! Wonderful breeder and we couldn't be happier with our now 8 month old Apollo.
Robin Bloom
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Amazing German Shepherd Breeder
Oak Glen Kennels is fantastic! Their German Shepherds are healthy, stable, and have the best temperaments. They give you pedigrees, vet records, and even let you meet the parents. They genuinely care about their dogs and where they go. They’re very accommodating and always happy to answer questions. Even though they’re in a small town, they run like a top-tier breeder. Highly recommend!
Aleen Aprahamian
I can’t put into words how happy we are with our dog from Oak Glen Kennels. He is sweet, smart, and an awesome boy. He is great with kids and protects our home. Hoping to add to our family again soon.
Renee Simpson
Oak Glen kennel is a place that you can trust to deliver quality pets with a wealth of knowledge for successful pet ownership. My husband and I have acquired 3 GSK from them over the past 11 years and are extremely pleased with our experiences. Thank you Lisa!
Marissa Jaime
Brought Lisa my 2 GSDs and she did such a wonderful job! Both my dogs are moody in their own way and she handled them so perfectly! They will definitely be going back! ✨
You can see the difference in just his tail…
jadah Anderson
Wish I could rate lower! When this lady is confronted she’s very rude. Unprofessional. Very dirty. And does indeed cut corners . DIRTY.