Austin’s German Shepherd’s

Kevin A.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Amherst, VA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Nico
Sassi

Expected German Shepherd litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Nov. 4

Meet the breeder

I'm Kevin A., the breeder behind Austin’s German Shepherd’s located in Amherst, VA. At Austin’s German Shepherds, we produce top-quality German Shepherds to loving and caring homes. Our dogs are our companions first and foremost, they live in our home with us.

Q. & A. with Kevin

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We purchased our first female in 2014 and she was such an amazing dog we wanted to share those characteristics with others who wanted the best companion they could find. We also had trained German Shepherds for other people in the past that just did not appear to have those same traits and wanted to produce a line that would bring that quality and trainability to other families.

  • What makes your program special?

    We strive to bring happy and healthy German Shepherds to others. Our dogs live in our home, as do our puppies. We are looking to form the total companion. We believe the degree of socialization we give our puppies makes them well rounded pets, allowing their owners the ability to take their German Shepherd with them wherever they go. We raise dogs that can be used for sport, protection, K-9 duties or just a family pet.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies include long and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, black and tan, and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kevin

Kevin has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Kevin partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“You make your pick at 7 weeks, then they can go to there homes at 8 weeks old. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“$2000 for limited registration; $2500 for full AKC registration/breeding rights.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kevin 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 Kevin 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 Kevin directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kevin.

Breeder's location

Meet in Amherst, VA

4199 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Lynchburg Airport (Preston Glenn Field)

4217 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Kevin can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Kevin

  • Club memberships

    Kevin is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.

  • Kevin has been a member of Good Dog for about 7 years

    Kevin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

Kevin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Austin’s German Shepherd’s 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Austin’s German Shepherd’s 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

    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 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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

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