Hershel's
- Nokesville, VA
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Smores
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Aviva M., the breeder behind Hershel's located in Nokesville, VA. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Aviva
Why did you start breeding?
wanting to enhance the breed qualities and having an all around dog capable of daily lifeWhat makes your program special?
picking a puppy that will be suitable in its new homeWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Truffles
Went homeFemale
Strawberry shortcake
Went homeFemale
Kebbler
Went homeMale
Twix
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Chunky
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Aviva
Aviva 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
Connect with Aviva to learn more details about pricing.
“The price of a puppy includes initial vaccines, deworming, AKC registration, microchip. Our down payment for a reservation is $1000. Those funds go towards the purchase price. You will forfeit the down payment, if you decline to take a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Aviva 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 Aviva 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 Aviva 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Aviva.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Nokesville, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
More about Aviva
Club memberships
Aviva is a member of AWMA and DVG.
Aviva has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Aviva was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Aviva’s links
Aviva is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hershel'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
Parent dogs
All breeds
French Bulldog
Belgian Malinois
Munster, mom
French Bulldog
About Munster
Munster is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aviva decided to make her part of their program. Aviva has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ben, dad
Belgian Malinois
About Ben
Ben is a male Belgian Malinois. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Aviva decided to make him part of their program. Aviva has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Nora, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Nora
Nora is a female Belgian Malinois. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aviva decided to make her part of their program. Aviva has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Malka, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Malka
Malka is a female Belgian Malinois over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aviva decided to make her part of their program. Aviva has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Hershel'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 Belgian Malinois.
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.
Spine (OFA, FCI)
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).
