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Final McCumberhaus Pups Await Their Forever Homes!

August 2025

Following the passing of our founder in 2024, friends of McCumberhaus Kennels have poured their hearts and souls into socializing, providing veterinary care, and finding the right forever families for the wonderful dogs survived by “Papa Robert”.

Rylie, Bentley, and Ellie are all sweethearts, based in Los Angeles. These smart girls have overcome so much and waited for their forever families far too long! They are ready for their next adventure! Details below.

If interested in adopting, text or call Darby at 626-838-0491

Please note, we are no longer breeding and do not/will not have puppies available.


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August 2025

Rylie

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2.5-3 year old F1 female (50/50 mix). 62 lbs.

  • ✓ Spayed
  • ✓ Up to date on shots
  • ✓ Leash trained
  • ✓ House trained and good with doggie doors

Hi! I’m Rylie, a smart, emotionally attuned, shepadoodle (50/50 German Shepherd-Poodle).

I can be shy when introduced to new people, but an excellent guardian when strangers approach my home. I can’t wait to cuddle and devote myself to your care and protection. If you’re feeling blue, I’ll be right there to support you — I feel very deeply. I will take food from your hand oh so gently.

💡I’m super strong and smart — doors and gates are a fun puzzle that I am really good at figuring out. You must have a very secure fence for me!

🐕I’m excellent on walks. Adventures on my own are fun but I also love other dogs. I love toys, but fetch or catch doesn’t really interest me. I prefer exploring.

🌊I ADORE the water! If you live near rivers, lakes, or beaches…I will be the happiest girl ever!

🐣I would do best in a home with adults or kids over 6 years old. Because I didn’t grow up around small children, I sometimes herd them when I feel they are misbehaving or unsafe.

🥹When I was rescued, I was the sweetest girl even though many of my teeth were in pain due to damage from chewing on gates and crates. I’ve since had my dental needs taken care of and have a happy, healthy smile.

⭐While my past is heavy, my future is bright. If you’re ready to be gentle with me, give me time to open up and bond, and love going to the lake, river, or beach…we will really hit it off! I can’t wait!


     

Bentley

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4 year old F1B female. 42 lbs.

  • ✓ Spayed
  • ✓ Up to date on shots
  • ✓ Leash trained

I’m Bentley! Tough as nails but sweet as pie. Though I can be shy with new people, I am the sweetest, softest snuggle bug with my loved ones. I don’t bark often, but when I do it sounds bigger than I look. Gardeners best beware 😂 I also like to learn and will spend a lot of time studying you and your routine.

🥹 When I was rescued after my breeder passed, I was so upset that I would hide in my crate. I have done well with gentle and positive love and training. Now, my tail never stops wagging :)

🐕 I love exploring the outdoors and am great on walks. I’m also used to going to the park and I play very well with other dogs, especially when we play fetch!! I enjoy rough-housing with my brother and cousins – I promise I’m stronger and tougher than I look! I LOVE to chase balls more than anything but I hate conflict so will surrender easily.

🥰 I’m looking for a relaxed family with a yard and ideally another doggie sibling to love and play with. The best way to win my affection is to let me come to you. I take time to open up to new people, but once I trust you, you’ll be covered in kisses and cuddles.

💩I’m doing pretty good with potty training, but I’m not perfect. Because I grew up in an outdoor kennel, I’m still intimidated by the doggie door. I prefer to potty outside but if the door is closed, I’m not sure where to do my business. I’ll need your encouragement and some positive 1:1 training to use an alert bell, or to become confident in using the doggie door to take myself outside.

I’m so ready for snuggles with my forever family and hope you are, too!!


     

Ellie

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2.5-3 year old female. 41 lbs.

  • ✓ Spayed
  • ✓ Up to date on shots
  • ✓ Leash trained

Hi! I’m Ellie and I love to be a good girl. I am very shy with new people but I love cuddles once I feel safe. I have a huge, deep bark and am quick to alert you to someone at the door! I sound like a dog twice my size, or bigger! I have beautiful soft, fine hair that needs regular brushing or a short haircut.

💗Because of my gorgeous blue shepherd coloring, I was kept for breeding. I delivered healthy puppies a few months after my breeder passed and I was a great mommy! Since I’ve been rescued, I’ve turned my mothering instincts to herd and care for all my toys with great affection. You’ll often find me hanging out in a crate filled with toys — they make me happy.

⚕️Within a few months of my rescue I had puppies, and a few months later I was spayed and had dental surgery to remove some teeth damaged – I now have a cute, sparkling smile :) After healing from my dental surgery, I broke my toe (they take forever to heal!). But phew! What a journey – I’m so glad to finally be recovered and back to running, catching balls like a little torpedo!

🐕 I am good on walks and like to stick next to my person. I’m also wicked fast and would be great at agility work once we are bonded! With my current pack, I’m always the first one to get the ball, and I won’t easily give it back… into to my crate it usually goes 😂 I like other dogs but would also do well in a single-dog home.

💩 I’m doing pretty good with potty training, but I’m not perfect. I prefer to potty outside but if the door is closed, I don’t feel confident to use the doggie door on my own. I’ll need your encouragement and some positive 1:1 training to use an alert bell, or to use the doggie door to take myself outside.

I’m looking for someone quiet but active, who I can deeply bond with. I’m very affectionate with my person but it took me a while to open up, especially with my long year of medical recoveries.

I’m ready now for my forever family or person! I hope you’re the one I’ve been waiting for!

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TRUSTED AKC PEDIGREE SHEPADOODLE DOG BREEDER IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CA, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & SOUTHERN OREGON

STURDY, SMART, AND STUNNING SHEPADOODLES

We consistently offer the healthiest, most beautiful German Shepherds (GSDs), Poodles, and Shepadoodles in North America. You can now take home a low-shed Shepadoodle of a variety of sizes including mini (15-20lbs), medium (40-60lbs), and large dogs (80+ lbs) to meet the different needs of apartment dwellers, homeowners, and outdoor enthusiasts.

McCumberhaus dogs are known for their wonderful reputation of kindness, intelligence, calmness, and devotion. That’s why these hypoallergenic dogs are frequently selected for service training and emotional support needs. These results only happen from dedication to sound breeding practices and loving care.

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(Above) "The Crew", Our 2014 litter of F1 Shepadoodles. Half of this litter was trained for specialized service ranging from elderly companion dogs to diabetic alert dogs. A fine litter of F1 pups, with a lasting legacy. The waiting list for their descendants is almost full. Our F1's are the finest and the rest of America agrees. Don't wait to own a part of history!
     

A LONG LEGACY OF DOODLE BREEDING EXCELLENCE

A great dog begins with careful breeding, then is shaped by great owners. All our stock imports from Europe, governed by the SV of Germany, the foremost authority in the world. Our dogs are living well into their teens.

Not all doodles are created equal. Since the early 1990’s, careful pedigree tracking of AKC GSD’s (German Shepherds) has allowed McCumberhaus to produce hearty, gentle dogs without the disease and temperament issues previously associated with GSDs in America. A marvelous comeback for GSDs and fantastic news for McCumberhaus pack members who want a long and healthy life for their furry companion!

KEEP YOUR STANDARDS AND TAILS HELD HIGH

Whether you adopt from us or not, HOLD BREEDERS TO A HIGH STANDARD so the Shepadoodle perseveres with the dignity it deserves and finds its rightful place in K9 history.


AMERICA HAS SPOKEN, WE ARE NOW THE NATIONAL LEADING PURVEYOR OF FINE SHEPADOODLES.

NAPOLEON II & GIGI

Our AKC Standard Poodle pair "Gigi" (55 pounds) with"NAPOLEON II."( 80 pounds) OFA hips preliminary 'Good' and eyeCERT 'Good'.Great gentle loving temperament.

COCO & HOLLY

Our dogs were designed for temperament and health, qualities that must be present for SERVICE and THERAPY dogs. Beauty is icing on the cake. We are so very proud.

BUTTERCUP & ZOE

We love this photo as it displays the incredible intelligence and emotional depth of our dogs. 'Buttercup' is first daughter of Captain Jack & 'Gigi'.

     

BEAUTIFUL MILITARY GRADE GERMAN SHEPHERDS, POODLES & MILITARY GRADE F1 & F1B HYBRIDS!

These are from great, sweet, long-living, champion, working-stock lineage!

Diego

"Diego" Our top GSD Stud. First generation from Titled West German Lines. ScH1, ScH3, Kkl 1, Va rated, A-stamped and OFA certified "GOOD" hips and elbows. Diego is 100 pounds of graceful, agile, beauty. A sweetheart whose strong genetics transfer to all of our F1 and F1B Shepadoodles. Diego can clear the top of our trucks' tailgate with ease. Excellent temperament. Great health. From proven stock living well into their teen years.

Four Generations of McCumberHaus GSD'S 2002-2006

Please support the families of fallen CHP Officers with a generous donation to the "FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL" in Woodland, CA. Our dogs serve the public in many ways. Help us help families and children with disabilities with your continued support of our wonderful program.

Call Darby to adopt your Shepadoodle today!
626-838-0491

Los Angeles, CA and Reno, NV

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