Virginia German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Marco, the breeder behind Virginia German Shepherds located in Roanoke, VA.
Q. & A. with Marco
Why did you start breeding?
I began my breeding program while living in Germany in the middle ‘90s following in the footsteps of my European mentors.What makes your program special?
High level of dedication and unmatched practical experience grounded in a deep German tradition.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black and tan, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Marco
Marco 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.
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
“Health guarantee, AKC registration and first round of vaccines plus breeder support. Deposits are refundable for reasonable circumstances or if the puppy sex in not available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marco 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 Marco 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 Marco 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marco.
Breeder's location
Meet in Roanoke, VA
191 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lynchburg Airport (Preston Glenn Field)
151 miles away
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More about Marco
Club memberships
Marco is a member of PSA, American Schutzhund, and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
SV Registered Kennel, Former Law Enforcement , AS Schutzhund Judge.
Marco has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Marco was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Marco’s links
Marco is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Virginia 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 health testing
Great level
Virginia 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.
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).
