von NUMMER-EINS

We are German Shepherd Breeders in Virginia and we raise the Highest Quality German Shepherd Dogs in North America from German Bloodlines with emphasis on Temperament, Character, Health and Anatomy.  

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kennel accomplishments

25 Years Experience

Award Winning Dogs

Health & Temperament Tested

Dedicated Support

What We Do

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Puppies

We breed occasionally to further our program. We breed Red -Black German Shepherd puppies from elite German stock. Visit our Litters page for info on our upcoming breeding plans. Our Sixth-generation Breeding Program boasts remarkable longevity, with senior dogs leading vibrant lives well into their teens.

Atlas the German Shepherd performing an off-leash focus heel during obedience training at von Nummer-Eins.

Training

Our training program is structured to develop socialization, crate training and early obedience so that every puppy grows into a confident, adaptable and dependable partner.
Each stage of training is designed to nurture a puppy's curiosity, intelligence and eagerness to please. Beyond the basics, we focus on real world exposure & foundational skills that prepare your German Shepherd puppy to thrive in any environment.

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For Sale: Trained Dogs/Imports

We offer older trained puppies, adult dogs and imports. Our dogs are excellent companions and effective Personal Protection Dogs. These GSDs meet the highest standards in quality, health and come from internationally successful German bloodlines, proven over multiple generations for sound temperaments and longevity.

What our Clients have to Say

"Best bred Shepherds I’ve ever owned! Temperament. Stable nerves, Health, great with kids and of course, their beauty."
Patti
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"Ryka was the best decision I ever made. She is silly, unique, beautiful and sharp as a tack. She became one of the best cadaver dogs I could have ever asked for."
Sara
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"We are continually impressed with Kilo’s temperament. He is snuggly, gentle with the kids, walking well on a leash, and unperturbed by noisy neighbor dogs and construction. Thanks for giving us a dream dog! "
Stephanie
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"I can see that Abhai's love for the breed by carefully co-ordination the proper mating practices and his training is exceptional."
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AngieKismet
"Words will never be able to describe how truly blessed we are to have partnered with Abhai and his family for one of their amazing German Shepherds."
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JasonVader
"Not only are Abhai's dogs beautiful, they are healthy and athletic with a balanced temperament. It is very obvious that he has a long experience with training them."
Dr. David & Dr. Angela
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"I can’t say enough good things about our breeder. My Olivia is a pet, not a competition dog, but he values her life and happiness just the same."
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"Our dog Enzo has exceeded all of our expectations and is a well-rounded, confident, loving member of our family."
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Robert & EvinEnzo
"Doc has never been anything but a gentle giant to our children or any children he meets during our busy lives. Abhai and the Von Nummer-Eins kennel is second to none"
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SarahDoc
"I’m absolutely thrilled with the best tempered German Shepherd, Arjun, that we got from his amazing breeder, Abhai. "
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JofiaArjun
"Red’s gentle nature and instincts are unparalleled. He senses our every emotion, knowing exactly when to comfort us and when to force us to play."
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Rachel & Dr. ARed
"Nummer-Eins is a great kennel. They understand GSD breeding. Quality people produce quality dogs. There is none better."
Theresa & Sunil
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"I wanted express our gratitude for bringing Hoshi into our lives. It’s been two fantastic years with our intelligent and handsome pup, and we couldn’t be happier."
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Ramyata & TanayHoshi
"As a first time GSD owner I had a lot of questions regarding owning a GSD. Abhai exhibited tremendous patience and understanding while educating me about the breed. "
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Total German Shepherd Dog Podcast

Your Gateway to the GSD World.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of German Shepherd Dogs. In this podcast, we take you on a journey through the breed’s many facets- training, breeding, competition, and the stories of the dogs and people around them. 

 

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Judging IGP: Perspectives with Albert Spreu
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