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Located in the beautiful hills above Paso Robles, in San Luis Obispo County, Varian Kennels resides on over 200 acres of rolling hills, seasonal ponds, and plenty of oaks and pines.

For over 30 years, we've been dedicated to making "Forever Friends." From breeding programs designed to improve bloodlines of Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds to training programs specialized to meet the unique and individual needs of all dogs and owners alike, Varian Kennels has touched the lives of hundreds.

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Let us help you find your next forever friend! Whether starting from the beginning with one of our AKC German Shepherd puppies for sale or AKC Labrador Retriever puppies for sale, purchasing an older fully trained dog, or turning the little devil in your own backyard into a perfect little angle, Varian Kennels can help!

German Shepherd Stud: Paik

By Varian Kennels | May 25, 2026

Tess has been bren to Paik, an exceptional German Shepherd imported titled Male. Paik is easy going, social, and is excellent with children. He has that calm, “Gentle Giant” temperament that goes great with families. Paik has sired litters while residing in Germany and here in the US. He is now 8 years old. The…

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