Testimonials

I have two Majestic White Shepherds, and they are both magnificent dogs. Purple Rain is 4 years old, a big strong, gorgeous and athletic girl. She’s smart, loyal and a wonderful member of our family.

When we wanted a second dog, I perused shepherd breeders all over the country, and not only White and Swiss Shepherd breeders. I wanted a male puppy with a solid temperament who came from a careful breeding program. I found and corresponded with other great breeders, but I couldn’t find anybody with the careful attention to genetics coupled with a loving approach to raising healthy, happy pups right in her own home who could match Ven Grasso at Majestic White Shepherds.

I asked if I could come meet and help out with the litter when they were about 6 weeks old and Ven graciously said yes. Before the day was up, her ‘Green Boy’, now Majestic’s Ready-Willing-n-Abel (Abel), had clearly chosen me. He makes eye contact like no dog I’ve ever known.

Abel has just turned one as I write this. He is gentle, calm and sweet and a terrific younger brother to his more intense ‘sister,’ Rain. The two dogs share no ancestors going back 5 generations, so it isn’t repeat breeding luck that got me two great dogs. It was Ven’s tireless work and investment in developing the breed and raising even-tempered, lovely dogs. Count yourself lucky if you get to bring one of these dogs into your home!

Meredith Liben

I am prejudice when it comes to White Shepherds and love them because of their nature and how they differ from their other shepherd cousins. I purchased my White Swiss Shepherd from Ven. In essence my third white shepherd. I went to Ven because of her breeding ethics and wanting to ensure that she develops healthy puppies. Ven goes above and beyond what most breeders do to ensure the puppies are healthy by obtaining genetic DNA to ensure that the parents do not have any congenital medical issues that can be passed on to the offspring and taking the high bar of no inbreeding for at least 5 generations. Most breeders do not do that and it is important. It not to say that you won’t get a sick puppy but the chances are far fewer with Ven’s ethic breeding practices. I know of her practices as when I was thinking on breeding one of my white shepherds with her dog, these were the criteria Ven had to even consider breeding her dog with mine. These practices were and are important to me.

The girl I purchased from Ven is sweet, very affectionate, smart and gentle. Most of all I know that she is healthy. I am very happy with my puppy that I got from Ven not to mention she brings me a lot of joy and makes me laugh. She is gentle with children, other dogs, cats especially kittens and she is just a year old and would trust her alone with children, dogs, cats and kittens.

Louise Tokman

My husband and I found Ven after losing our beautiful 14-year-old white shepherd. We were devastated and only wanted to meet a reputable breeder and her pack — not necessarily bring home a puppy just yet.

I remember my first conversation with Ven. She had two litters on the ground that weren’t yet old enough for visitors, but she invited us to come meet her pack as soon as they were. She also gave me references from past puppy parents so I could learn more about her breeding program and the pups she produces. Ven answered every question and concern we had — the health and temperament of her pups mattered most to us, and she assured us the parents are fully health tested, something that was just as important to her.

When the puppies were old enough for visitors, Ven reached out, and we made our way to Majestic White Shepherds. We immediately fell in love with Ven herself. Then she brought out her older dogs to meet us — I remember falling for Luke the moment he walked right up and pressed himself against me. Then she let some of the puppies out, and they were perfect.

I’ll never forget it: all the puppies went one way, and one little guy came right over to my husband and me, plopped down on the floor beside me, and stayed there — as though we’d met before, as though he already knew we were meant to be together, at only six weeks old.

That little puppy who picked us is named Banner. He’s now two and a half — a regal, confident, intelligent, protective, quirky, headstrong German Shepherd, deeply bonded to his family. And Ven has never left our side. Questions, concerns, accomplishments, milestones — she has been there for all of it.

This is Majestic’s Winter Promise, 2 1/2 years old.

Simply put, she is the best dog I have ever owned. Intelligent, intuitive, well-mannered, easy to train, and eager to please.

Always smiling, she impresses everyone she meets. I couldn’t imagine my retirement life without her. No health, food, or allergy issues.

I am so glad that I went to New York to meet Ven and her dogs. I would get another puppy from her in a heartbeat.

Robert Borgatti

In 2020 I started my search for my next best friend. I was working long hours, but was planning to retire in the next couple of years, and I wanted to start my next chapter with a new family member. I’ve been a life long lover/owner breeder of the German Shepherd. I was two when we moved in with my Gramma, she had Polly, that was it, the GSD was in my blood forever. I started my search looking for the perfect GSD, then thought that I would look for a White GSD, from there I jumped into the Rabbit hole of the White Swiss Shepherd AKA Berger Blanc Suisse, I had not heard of the separated breed until then….. Well I was hooked.

I live in Central NY and was looking at breeders of the WSS all over the country. I printed a picture of my dream grown dog and put it on my wall in my office. (I still have it) I was more than willing to travel as far as necessary. By Gods grace I found Ven and Majestic White Shepherds. I fell immediately in Love with Ven’s pack. We started our communication back then and I’ve watched her beautiful pack grow. I drove out and met the one that made Majestic White Shepherds what it is today, Ven. I could not have asked for anyone more impressive of not only her knowledge and care but her love & continued improvement of the breed. I was willing to wait as long as it took.

It’s hard to find a picture of Axel without his brother Bruder right by his side, but I absolutely love this one because it captures his classic Majestic grin!

If you’re fortunate enough to be selected by Ven to love and care for one of her precious puppies, you’ll soon discover that they all seem to share this beautiful smile! They love to grin for the camera, and once you’ve seen a Majestic smile, you’ll recognize one anywhere. You’ll see!

Axel is, quite simply, the best dog in the world. He’s smart, kind, well-mannered, silly, loyal, and doesn’t have an aggressive bone in his body. Yet, we know without question that he would lay down his life to protect his family.

He loves going for walks and sniffing absolutely everything along the way. But his favorite thing in the world is simply being near his family. He follows us from room to room, content to sit quietly and watch whatever we’re doing.

Axel also has a few adorable quirks that make him uniquely Axel. For example, he insists that he needs a “lift” to get into the car or onto the bed. Trust me, he doesn’t! But he loves being pampered and waited on, and we’ve happily obliged. It’s one of those silly little things that makes him so endearing.

And then there’s his paw.