SIOBAHN
GERMAN SHEPHERDS & PAPILLONS

What we do

Moving Forward
Leyla’s litter in 2023 has been so beautiful, that we will breed GSDs one last time in 2024. We have the right dog selected and these will all be long coat puppies.
And we would like to introduce a new direction for us. Thanks to the generosity of Yvonne Weber, the incredible dedication and kjndness of Dean Freshwater and the brilliant work of Tabatha Buckley-Bettis, Schatzi – US Ch. Nightfires Graceful Winner joined our family in July 2024. She is one of the most stable and resilient dogs we have ever encountered and is living testimony the dedication of those striving for excellence in the purebred dog world. And we are the fortunate owners of this amazing young person.
For Siobahn Kennels the concern has always been two fold – that the puppies we produce have the type and temperament that ensures they bring pleasure and confidence to those who own them and that the homes we select are the ones that will see our puppy grow, thrive and remain for life.
These puppies will only be placed with those who we believe will provide the quality life for their dog that we expect. It will be a lifetime commitment from those we select to take our puppy.
If you genuinely believe that yours is the best possible home for one of these puppies, please make contact by phone or email to register an interest in this litter.

Our Dogs
Whilst some of our dogs are in the show ring and are bred, they are first and foremost, our pets.
Our dogs stay with us for life and are family members.

Things to consider
Please make sure you are ready to provide a loving home for life and the care and attention required to raise a German Shepherd or Papillon well. Aside from all the puppy love, dogs need boundaries, their basic needs being met and healthcare throughout their lives.
Responsible pet ownership is key and it is important our puppies go to loving, committed homes.
Our dogs deserve nothing less.

SIOBAHN PAPILLONS
About us
In 1991 we acquired our first German Shepherd dog, a long coat called Quartorze Dallas.
The journey since then has been one of absolute joy and pleasure, tinged with the sadness of loss every time one of our beautiful animals passes.
We were led to breed our dogs because, knowing the privilege of ownership and remarkable bond we had enjoyed with this breed, we wanted others to experience what we treasured. We have now come full circle and only breed long stock coat GSDs now.
And now we enter a new phase in life and take with us the knowledge gained with GSDs over 30 years to a new breed, Papillons. We were attracted to this breed through getting to know some amazing Papillon dogs that are the cheeky little companions that are an integral part of so many lives. We wanted some of the pleasures that we saw others enjoying.
Our goal in breeding has always been for soundness, temperament and to produce a dog that others come to believe is the best dog ever. To quote an unknown author:
“Let’s not measure the success of a breeder by the amount of winning their dogs do in the show ring, but by the number of dogs that stay with the family that purchased them as a pup and die in the arms of that same family years later. In that case we have three winners : the breeder, the family and most importantly, the dog”

What our breeds need
or Whilst there are always exceptions, the German Shepherd breed lives between 10 and 12 years on average and for Papillons 12 to 17 years. And assuming they remain healthy, active dogs, throughout their life, your dog will require:
- TIME with you and other family members
- PATIENCE & LOVE that will let them learn
- REGULAR EXERCISE appropriate to their needs
- POSITIVE MENTAL ACTIVITY to stave off boredom
- QUALITY FOOD & HEALTH CARE throughout their life
- A SAFE ENVIRONMENT to call home
- SOCIALISATION & TRAINING that ensures they grow to be a positive ambassador for their breed and a credit to you, their owner.
Because they are so intelligent, they will test you at every life stage and they will rely on you to provide guidance, control and a stimulating and loving home.
Making a decision to purchase a German Shepherd or a Papillon now is a contract between yourself and your pet committing to being there for them throughout every life stage. If you are not reasonably confident that this will be the case, please do not consider a Siobahn puppy.
FAQS
German Shepherd Dogs and Alsatians are the same breed
- Stock Coats (short hair)
- Long Stock Coats (long hair)
World War 1
Our pack

Geordie
Aust. Ch. Siobahn Apollo AZ

Nina
Aust. Ch. *Vladimir Greyt Sensation

Indiana
Kazkiri Bohemian Rhapsody A(1/5) Z(0/0)

Poppy
Aust. Ch. *Siobahn Greyt Encore AZ

Leyla
Aust. Ch. * SIOBAHN GREYT EXPECTATIONS A(2/3) Z(0/0)

Schatzi
US. Ch. NIGHTFIRES GRACEFUL WINNER
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