Roark German Shepherds
- Abingdon, VA
Meet the breeder
I'm Roby R., the breeder behind Roark German Shepherds located in Abingdon, VA.
Q. & A. with Roby
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Roby
Roby 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Roby partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they're old enough for us to see their personalities and temperaments, typically around 7 to 8 weeks.”
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Roby 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 Roby 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 Roby 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Roby.
Breeder's location
Meet in Abingdon, VA
294 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tri-Cities Airport
323 miles away
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Meet in Bristol, VA
306 miles away
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More about Roby
Roby has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Roby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Roby is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Roark German Shepherds 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
Zara, mom
German Shepherd
About Zara
Zara is a female German Shepherd 3 months old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Roby decided to make her part of their program. Roby 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.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A).
Rowdy, mom
German Shepherd
About Rowdy
Rowdy is a female German Shepherd over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Roby decided to make her part of their program. Roby 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Signal, dad
German Shepherd
About Signal
Signal is a male German Shepherd about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Roby decided to make him part of their program. Roby 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Roark German Shepherds 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
