German Shepherd Puppies for Sale Near San Luis Obispo, CA

INCREDIBLE DOGS FROM EXCEPTIONAL BLOODLINES: For over three decades, Varian Kennels has dedicated itself to refining the perfect German Shepherd puppy, bred here on our ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA. The German Shepherd puppies as well as our Labrador Retriever puppies are bred for beauty, intelligence, excellent health and fabulous dispositions. We start with gorgeous AKC German Shepherd Studs and Dams that have been health tested for just about everything! (OFA heart, hips and elbows, and all the applicable DNA genetic tests per breed.)

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES RAISED RIGHT: Here at Varian Kennels, in San Luis Obispo, our German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers are cared for impeccably. We have over 200 acres where the dogs get plenty of exercise and fun daily, as well as professional training and socialization. Check out some of our videos on youtube, Facebook, and Tiktok and instagram. Our dogs and kennels are recommended by AKC, as one inspector wrote, “this breeder should be commended on the overall care and condition of her dogs and the construction of her kennels.See report yourself.

CURRENT LITTERS OF GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE: You can see the parents mentioned below on our German Shepherd Parents page. Tess will be bred next week, to an outside stud, who you can see on our blog. Send in your waitlist form now to hold one! You do NOT need to send any money until they are born.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much are the German Shepherd puppies Puppies for Sale?

Will I get to choose my German Shepherd puppy?

What comes with your German Shepherd Puppy?

Your puppy comes with his first shot, 4 de-wormings, microchip, vaccination schedule for when you get home, starter puppy food (large breed) and Nuvet Antioxidant supplements, a leash, training treat and poop bag holder, and shavings to help with potty training. And of course, AKC registration papers and a bill of sale with a health and hip guarantee! (Try to find another German Shepherd Breeder that does that!)

Can families visit the ranch before reserving a puppy?

Can I get a puppy if I live out of state?

We certainly can help with that! While our ranch is based in San Luis Obispo, California, our dogs have found loving homes all over the country. We offer safe out-of-state airline shipping, as well as local delivery options, to ensure your new companion reaches you comfortably. Local delivery is currently $2.50 a mile (from my door to yours) or airline travel will add an extra $1200.

Do you offer dog training services?

Absolutely! I believe in making forever friends, which means lifetime support for you. I have written 2 books to help you get started, “Puppies; an Ounce of Prevention” and “Dog’s; a Pound of Cure.” Furthermore, when you purchase a German Shepherd puppy or Labrador Retriever Puppy from Varian Kennels, you will get 10% off any personal training sessions you need to help you navigate every stage of your dog's life. See our details on the Training Page. I also offer a “Great Start” training add-on package, see below!

The GREAT START Training Package: If you would like your pup already started in training and fully vaccinated (except for rabies), then this is for you! We keep the pup until 12 weeks of age, so he/she would have had 2 vaccinations and 5 wormers, shampoo bath, flea treatment, and nails trimmed just before pickup. We continue to socialize the puppy to dogs, cats, and strangers, car rides, housebreak (crate train), and teach him/her the basics: sit, stay, come, down, fetch, look, leave it, walk on a leash, no jumping, and wait at doors, as well as some simple puppy agility. You will receive an e-collar for continued off-leash work and a private training session at pickup. The cost is $5000. (Not included with the price of puppy) If you would like weekly video updates as well as a final video showing off all of your new dog's skills, this can be added for an additional cost of $500. Space is limited in this program (only 2 pups per litter) so let me know when making your deposit! Check out previous Great Start Graduates on our youtube channel!

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What do others say about their experiences purchasing German Shepherd Puppies from Varian Kennels?

“I'm really excited to come back again in a few weeks to get the chance to bond better with them!What an amazing experience. I'm really excited about this adventure!"

"Patricia, thank you very much for the time you gave me! You have an incredible setup, and both dot and Walter are gorgeous labs.
I'm really excited to come back again in a few weeks to get the chance to bond better with them!
What an amazing experience. I'm really excited about this adventure!"

"Well, we have to report that little Tango seems right at home here with us in Shell Beach. She is on the fast track to potty training, telling us exactly when she needs to go. She is having a ball with all of her toys. She drags every toy to her bed, plops down, and plays around until her eyes can't stay open anymore. Very little whimpering. Mostly tail wagging, chasing us around, playing lap cat/dog, and just being a joy to us, filling our house with sweet puppy life. So, we are off to a great start. Tango seems to have made our house her house, and our whole family, including Tango, seems to be the perfect match. We could not be more happy".

"Yeti has already become a beautiful, well-behaved, irreplaceable part of our family. He and Willow, our female ridgeback adult, get along famously. Thank you again. More pics to follow."

"We named our puppy Kona (black female Lab). She is about 4 months now. We are teaching her to sit, come, and stay. She knows all of them now. She gets along with our other dog, "max," perfectly. Thank you for the very nice pet!"

"(from New York) Patricia, we are at the airport, she arrived. She is fabulous. We are in love! Thank you for all your kind support."

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