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Starry Night German Shepherd Dogs
- Purcellville, VA · 14 miles away
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathryn D., the breeder behind Starry Night German Shepherd Dogs located in Purcellville, VA. We offer long coat German Shepherd dogs that are bred to be healthy, treasured members of the family. Our dogs are bred for temperament first because we believe that when the child grows up with one of our pups, that experience should be a positive influence on their entire life. To enhance their temperament, we follow the Puppy Culture (TM) program to give their great genes the best opportunity to flourish and result in a stable, healthy dog.
Q. & A. with Kathryn
Why did you start breeding?
Initially I just wanted to continue the line of German Shepherds because I loved my first dog Alex. Now I want to do everything I can to improve the breed, promote the gorgeous long-coated GSDs and provide the healthiest and best dogs possible to families.What makes your program special?
I follow the "Puppy Culture" (TM) with my puppies to give them the best chance of a solid start.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Casseiopeia "Cassie"
Went homeFemale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Darby Shaw
Went homeFemale
Diesel
Went homeMale
Everest "Green"
Went homeMale
Ellie "Hot Pink"
Went homeFemale
Elmo "Blue"
Went homeMale
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Elizabeth (Lizzy)
Went homeFemale
Emmit "Purple"
Went homeMale
Light Pink
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
"Zen" (White) Fisher Starry Night
Went homeMale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Seafoam Green
Went homeMale
"Azul" Falcon Starry Night (Blue)
Went homeMale
Rosy Pink
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kathryn
Kathryn 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,680 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price ($3,000) includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, lifetime microchip registration, vet certificate of exam, appropriate vaccinations at time of sale, and deworming. Deposits are only accepted if we both agree that you and the puppy are a good fit and/or you want me to remove the puppy from consideration by other families.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathryn 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 Kathryn 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 Kathryn 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathryn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Purcellville, VA
14 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
6 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Kathryn can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kathryn
Club memberships
Kathryn is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. .
Kathryn has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kathryn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kathryn’s links
Kathryn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Starry Night German Shepherd Dogs 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
Theo, dad
German Shepherd
About Theo
Theo is a male German Shepherd about 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathryn decided to make him part of their program. Kathryn 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
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.
Glory, mom
German Shepherd
About Glory
Glory is an incredibly smart girl with a black face and rich mahogany and black coloring. She has an amazing personality, always up for adventure, especially if it involves water, hiking and balls. She has excellent ball, food and prey drive, is beautifully put together with a great structure that is both impressive and light, from her bone structure to her gait. Glory is smart and courageous. A clever problem-solver who works a problem until it is solved. You can watch her work puzzles and beat other dogs to the prize. She is a sweetheart, a photo-bomber and the center of attention. When you think of dog who has an amazing personality...that's Glory. She is fearless and up for fun and new experiences. Glory LOVES to ride in the car, go for hikes and absolutely loves water, be it splashing in a pool, racing through creeks or the Shenandoah River, being paddled around in a kayak or drinking from and being sprayed down with a garden hose. Glory likes to chase after squirrels, dig for field mice and would love to run down deer, if allowed (but she's not!). She is a heart-stealer and a dedicated and fabulous mother to her new litter.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), +2 more.
Mozli, dad
German Shepherd
About Mozli
Mozli is a strikingly handsome black and red plush/long coat GSD. He was imported from a multi-generational breeder in Serbia and trained by Steven Jackson. He has a wonderful temperament, is fantastic with puppies and children and is a dominant, courageous and loyal protector.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +5 more.
Abby, mom
German Shepherd
About Abby
Abby is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathryn decided to make her part of their program. Kathryn 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.
Cassie, mom
German Shepherd
About Cassie
Cassie is a gorgeous long coat, red and black GSD. Her nickname is "Jan Brady" because she often wants to be an "only child." She is reserved but courageous. Her long coat is silky with feathers...longer than our other dogs. She has taught all the Starry Night Dogs the joys of fetching balls, so much that it's a competitive sport around the farm. She is the BEST mother we've had at Starry Night, nursing her pups longer and being much more involved with the puppies than previous bitches.
Great health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Starry Night German Shepherd Dogs 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.
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 Kathryn to bring home their puppies.
Kylee S.
Verified owner · May 2025
We are so glad that we found Kathryn! Every step of the way, she was incredible. She carefully helped us get a puppy that was the right fit for my husband and I based on our lifestyle and the pup’s temperament. Even after we brought our pup home, she continued to be an amazing resource and was always happy to answer any questions I had. It is very hard to find an ethical and responsible breeder, especially with GSDs, and she is one of them and truly cares about the dogs and what kind of homes they go to. We will most certainly be getting another pup from her sometime in the future!
Kelvin H.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
We had a fantastic experience with Starry Night Dog Breeding! Kathryn was incredibly knowledgeable about breeding and dog care. She guided us through every step, sharing valuable insights that made us feel well-prepared for our new puppy. Even after the purchase, Kathryn continued to provide advice and support, making sure we had everything we needed to give our puppy a great start. We highly recommend Starry Night to anyone serious about finding a healthy, well-cared-for puppy. Kathryn’s expertise and dedication truly set her apart.
