German Shepherds of Virginia

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Frances A.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Near Richmond, VA · 114 miles away

Meet the breeder

I'm Frances A., the breeder behind German Shepherds of Virginia located in Near Richmond, VA. Puppies are temperament tested and parents are health tested and are genetically tested by Embark to make sure they are clear of any future issues. My puppy program revolves around creating the most sound animal for whatever your purpose is from birth. Puppies are exposed to a number of environmental stimuli. All puppies receive age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, are microchipped, AKC registerable and approved to carefully screened homes.

Q. & A. with Frances

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After researching German Shepherds for the past 6 years and how the pedigrees effect the abilities of a working line shepherd I decided to spend time producing and enhancing the line.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am a small breeder and will only have 1 - 2 litters per year. I enjoy my dogs and plan on producing litters which will give future owners the comfort knowing that the parents are healthy, temperamentally sound and are awesome dogs! I am an AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.

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

    Our puppies include plush 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 sable and black. 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 Frances

Frances 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

Puppy prices include a $700 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration, age-appropriate puppy vaccinations, deworming, ENS, microchip and puppy socialization. Deposit is applied to your purchase price.”

Contract & health guarantee

Frances 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 Frances 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 Frances directly.

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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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Near Richmond, VA

114 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)

106 miles away

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More about Frances

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Frances has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Frances was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

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Frances is a trusted Good Dog breeder

German Shepherds of Virginia 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

German Shepherds of Virginia 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Frances to bring home their puppies.

  • Kendall V.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Frances was a dream to work with! She was so communicative, so knowledgeable, honest and trustworthy from the very start. She answered every question I had and provided so many highly-anticipated puppy updates throughout the process. I really couldn’t have asked for a better puppy buying experience. Frances matched us with a puppy based off of what we were looking for and she did a great job! Our puppy is extremely intelligent and has a very well-balanced temperament. She will just be a family dog for us; but based off her intelligence and confidence, I truly think she could do any kind of dog job there is. She is also beautiful and exactly what we were hoping for as far as her coloring goes. We are so happy we were able to get a puppy from Frances and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a healthy, smart, loving, beautiful, good-tempered German shepherd puppy!

    Kylee T.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    Frances was absolutely amazing to work with. She did so much to help me and my puppy out. Her communication was great and I loved every update I got. He’s pretty smart for only being 9 weeks old, and he is a very healthy pup. She gave us all of his vet information and papers. He has an easy going temperament and catches on quickly. The Good Dog app was new to me, but it was trouble-free and simple to use. German Shepherds of Virginia surpassed any expectations we had in more than one way. We highly recommend working with Frances Ali through German Shepherds of Virginia.

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    Akiya M.

    Verified owner · July 2024

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    Frances is a great German Shepherd breeder. I received my new puppy and she has been very helpful with all my questions before, during, and after the purchase process. My puppy has good temperament and health.

    Cathy H.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2023

    German Shepherds of Virginia far exceeded my expectations in every way. Frances was absolutely wonderful to work with and the communication with her was excellent. She kept us informed every step of the way. She answered all of our questions. She obviously cares deeply about her dogs and the quality of the bloodlines and their health. She provided us with vet reports and DNA profile. Our new GSD is beautiful and has a wonderful personality. He is in perfect health. He is intelligent and learns easily. It is obvious that Frances worked closely with him and socialized him well while he was in her care. We highly recommend German Shepherds of Virginia and Frances Ali. Working through the Good Dog app was very convenient.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.