Astral Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Rayna M., the breeder behind Astral Kennels located in Gastonia, NC. Our dogs are bred for good health, conformation, strength, love, and providence. We take the extra time and care to make sure our babies are bred for the best outcome & ensure the best care. We love our valued customers, who return to us & trust us. Join the family ❤️.
Q. & A. with Rayna
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve always had a love for dogs. my mother was always involved in a kennel for work or outside of work. We always loved showing people why it is to love dogs.What makes your program special?
Spending everyday with these amazing animals. learning and growing with them. and getting to share that love with others. appreciating every bitWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Rayna
Rayna has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"This price includes health guarantee, deworming, food and ensures the puppy to the right conditions and care. All puppies are the same price as the quality of the litter. Puppies will come with vet records and health information."
Contract & health guarantee
Rayna may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Rayna offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Rayna directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rayna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gastonia, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
Meet in Savannah, GA
More about Rayna
Club memberships
Rayna is a member of AKC, BRC, ABKC, and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
ABKC Handler , Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Handler.
Rayna has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Rayna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Rayna’s links
Rayna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Astral Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Good level
Astral Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Temperament Test
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
