Effective Date: February 4, 2026
Last Updated: October 14, 2026
Fluffy Shepherds is independently owned, written and maintained by Jeffrey C. I’m responsible for what appears here, including the products and services I choose to write about. My priority is helping people make better decisions for the dogs in their care, ahead of commissions, sponsorships or commercial relationships.
As of October 14, 2026, I don’t have any active affiliate arrangements. I may introduce them in the future, and any commissions earned would help cover the costs of running the website, researching information and keeping its resources current. You don’t have to buy anything to use Fluffy Shepherds.
How I Make Recommendations
I’ve lived with German Shepherds for years, including rescued dogs. My experience matters, but it doesn’t mean I’ve personally used every product or service worth discussing.
When I write about products or services, I’ll make the distinction clear:
Personally used: I’ve used the product or service myself. I’ll explain the circumstances, how much experience I have with it and any meaningful limitations.
Researched, not used: I’ve examined the available information without using it myself. I’ll explain what supports the assessment and what remains uncertain.
Not recommended or insufficient evidence: If I have concerns or can’t find enough reliable information to support a recommendation, I’ll say so.
I won’t recommend something simply because it pays a commission. Whether it suits the dog and the circumstances matters more than whether someone waved a commission link around like a biscuit.
Affiliate Links, Sponsorships and Other Connections
A commercial relationship doesn’t buy a favourable review. If I receive payment, a commission, a free product, a discount or any other benefit connected to something I write about, I’ll disclose it clearly alongside that content. The same applies to personal or business connections that readers should know about when weighing what I’ve written.
If I’m given a product to review, I’ll say so and describe how much I’ve actually used it. Sponsored content will be identified as sponsored, and I won’t accept arrangements that require me to conceal important problems or publish opinions I don’t hold.
Rescue Resources and Editorial Independence
I maintain Canadian rescue resources to help people understand their options and find relevant organizations and authorities. Organizations cannot pay for preferential placement, referrals or favourable recommendations in those resources.
Being listed isn’t an endorsement or a guarantee that an organization is suitable for a particular dog or household. Rescue, animal-welfare and emergency information will remain free to access, and I won’t put commercial links in emergency instructions or crisis contacts.
Why I Focus on Canada
Fluffy Shepherds is Canadian-first, so Canadian availability and practical considerations get particular attention. A Canadian product doesn’t automatically get my recommendation over a better alternative.
Where it affects a purchasing decision, I’ll try to point out significant Canadian limitations, such as cross-border costs, availability, or warranty and return conditions that may differ here. Prices and terms change, so check the supplier’s current information before you buy.
Third-Party Products and Services
Some links lead to websites I don’t operate. Those businesses control their own products, prices, policies and customer service.
Even a carefully researched recommendation may not suit every dog or situation. Where health or safety is involved, my recommendation doesn’t replace advice from an appropriate qualified professional.
Contact
If you have questions about a recommendation, commercial relationship or something I’ve published, you can contact me directly.
Jeffrey C.
jeffrey@fluffyshepherds.com