Nadelhaus German Shepherds
24385 Million Rd #9644, Corning, CA 96021
Overview
Nadelhaus German Shepherds is a German Shepherd breeder based in Northern California near Corning, CA that also offers dog boarding, training, and sells raw dog food products. They provide boarding in clean kennels with supervised playtime, professional dog training services (including board and train), and operate a learning center with over 80 training videos. The facility is family-operated by Traci Needles who has been breeding German Shepherds since 1996.
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67 reviews analyzedNadelhaus German Shepherds is a highly polarizing facility with a significant divide between long-term loyalists and customers reporting catastrophic health and safety failures. While many praise the beauty and temperament of the dogs and Traci's expertise, a cluster of severe reviews alleges fatal genetic defects, lack of transparency regarding pedigrees, and a dismissive attitude toward veterinary medicine. Potential buyers should weigh the high praise for 'showstopper' dogs against serious allegations of unethical breeding practices and health negligence.
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Fatal genetic health conditions (Renal Dysplasia)
“Another of Xavier's puppies just received a fatal diagnosis of renal displaysia. How many puppies have to suffer and die, Traci?”
Severe aggression/safety incident
“DOG: Rage at age 5 yrs. Almost killed owner who barely survived... 142 stitches to left face, ear, forehead, & shoulders.”
Discouraging veterinary care
“I tried to take Zeus to the vet, but she convinced me that 'vets are incompetent and stupid'.”
Health issues/Giardia(4 mentions)
“He ended up contracting Giardia from the site and has never fully recovered.”
Lack of documentation/Pedigrees(3 mentions)
“No certificates or proven documents about the history of dog's previous generations were provided.”
Bait and switch/Waitlist issues(3 mentions)
“This was the beginning of the Bait and Switch tactic that they pull at this place.”
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