Last reviewed: October 2026
Looking for a German Shepherd in Virginia? This directory brings together current website leads, published locations, and contact details to help you start your search. German Shepherds are bred in distinct show and working lines with different energy and drive levels, so ask which line a litter comes from and whether it suits your household rather than choosing by the breed name alone.
How we choose and review these listings
We reviewed the businesses’ own websites and published contact information for this update. Listings need a usable current website or primary-source page with German Shepherd information and a relevant regional location. Where a program’s current German Shepherd plans are unclear, that limitation is stated in its entry.
This is a website-based directory, not a ranking or an endorsement. We have not visited these premises or independently verified breeding practices, health-test claims, availability, prices, or guarantees. Telephone numbers and email addresses are checked against published sources, not by calling or emailing the businesses. Confirm the details and request original records before paying a deposit.
German Shepherd contacts to consider
1. Shiraz German Shepherds
Shiraz is a family program in Northern Virginia, about an hour from Washington, D.C., that lists upcoming litters and trained adults. Ask about the parents and visits.
- Location: Loudoun County, Virginia (by appointment)
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Shiraz German Shepherds website
- Phone: 703-309-4246
- Email: [email protected]
2. Haus Juris German Shepherds
Haus Juris is a full-service kennel offering boarding, grooming, and training as well as German Shepherd breeding from German bloodlines. Ask about current litters and the parents.
- Location: Nokesville, Virginia
- Source type: Breeder and kennel
- Website: Haus Juris German Shepherds website
- Phone: 703-594-9925
- Email: [email protected]
3. Blue Ridge Lane German Shepherds
Blue Ridge Lane says it is AKC-inspected and asks buyers to complete a puppy request form. It does not accept text messages. Ask about the parents and visiting arrangements.
- Location: Middlesex County, Virginia
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Blue Ridge Lane German Shepherds website
- Phone: 540-764-4158
- Email: [email protected]
4. Straight Back German Shepherds in Virginia
This Sterling breeder raises AKC-registered straight-backed German Shepherds and says it has bred them since 2004. Ask about the parents and current litters.
- Location: Sterling, Virginia
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Straight Back German Shepherds in Virginia website
- Phone: 703-209-1743
- Email: [email protected]
5. Vom Dreifke German Shepherds
Vom Dreifke describes more than 25 years of breeding and training and says its puppies are raised in the house. Its site does not state a town, so confirm where the dogs are kept.
- Location: Virginia (804 area code); confirm the visit location
- Source type: Breeder and trainer
- Website: Vom Dreifke German Shepherds website
- Phone: 804-896-1066
What to ask before choosing a puppy
- Can I see the parents’ original hip and elbow results and DNA reports? Ask your veterinarian which screening matters for German Shepherds, such as hip and elbow scoring and degenerative myelopathy (DM) testing; a general claim of “health tested” does not show what was tested.
- Is the litter from show or working lines, and how much drive and energy do the parents have? Discuss your household, experience, children, other pets, and how much training and exercise you can provide.
- Where was the litter born and raised, and who cared for it? Arrange a visit or live video conversation, and ask about meeting the mother and seeing the puppies in their usual surroundings.
- What registration, pedigree, and written contract come with the puppy? Check the registration details with the registry, and read the health provisions, breeding restrictions, and return policy before paying.
- What is the total price, when is the deposit payable, and is it refundable? Ask about pickup or transport arrangements and get the terms in writing before sending money.
- What veterinary examination, vaccination, and parasite-treatment records come with the puppy? Ask when the next veterinary appointment is due and keep copies of the paperwork.
Are puppies available now?
A working website does not mean a litter is currently available. Contact the business about current and planned litters, waiting lists, and pickup timing. Older prices, litter dates, and availability claims have been removed because they can change quickly.
What changed in this review?
Blue Ridge Lane’s email address has been corrected to the one shown for the kennel. Vom Dreifke does not state a town on its website, so its entry asks readers to confirm the location.
