Varian Kennels
- Parkfield, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Patricia V., the breeder behind Varian Kennels located in Parkfield, CA. For over 30 years we’ve been dedicated to making “Forever Friends.” From breeding programs designed to improve bloodlines to training programs specialized to meet the unique and individual needs of dog and owner alike, Varian Kennels has touched the lives of hundreds.
Q. & A. with Patricia
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve always had AKC registered beautiful dogs that were extremely well trained. People would often ask me why I did not breed them and after many years I tried it out and fell in love with it!What makes your program special?
I live on 240 acres and all of my dogs are extremely well trained and can run free with me as I jog in our countryside. They play in puddles and streams and ponds and my pack helps me train outside dogs that come in for training!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Aster
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Puppy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Patricia
Patricia 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
"see website, puppy page."
Contract & health guarantee
Patricia 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 Patricia 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 Patricia directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Patricia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Parkfield, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport
Meet in Santa Barbara, CA
More about Patricia
Patricia has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Patricia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Patricia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Varian Kennels 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
Patricia V.
Litter update on 08 May 2025 •Socialization is so important! We make it a game, and switch it up every week!
Bates and Lucy's litter
Patricia V.
Litter update on 08 May 2025 •The male puppy (in Turquoise) is still available!
Bates and Lucy's litter
Patricia V.
Litter update on 03 Apr 2025 •Eyes open, trying to balance on all fours… ADORABLE!
Bates and Lucy's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Tess, mom
German Shepherd
About Tess
Super sweetheart, and very mellow for a German Shepherd. She helps me train all the new dogs that come in!
Lucy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Lucy
Lucy is a total sweetheart. She is like your shadow, loves to follow you around with her tail always wagging calmly and consistently, and usually a toy held gently in her mouth.
Uploaded health tests
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +4 more.
Parent health testing
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Great level
Varian Kennels 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
