I'm the breeder behind Moonbeam Whippets And Poodles located in Richlands, NC. I have been a long-time exhibitor in conformation as well as other dog sports. I worked as a vet assistant for eighteen years. I'm also a conformation judge for UKC. We do health testing and like tittles on both ends of our dogs names.
About Emily
I worked as a vet assistant for 18 years and have been a UKC judge for ten years. Im the president Of Hampton Roads Kennel Club a UKC club that I also chair 4 shows a year for. I got my poodle almost 3 years ago and we have done all kinds of sports together. Dock diving,fastcat,lure coursing,disc,and more shes also an emerald grand champion in UKC and was #6 in standard poodles 21. All OFA testing
What makes Emily’s program special
Our puppies are raised in our home and socialized all the time. We will have them use to being groomed, walking on a lead and crate training as well as potty training all before they leave for their new homes. We have plenty of enrichment toys and surfaces to make brave confident puppies.
Emily’s certifications & recognitions
UKC judge , CHIC Certified
Emily 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $3,000.
“AKC UKC Vet visit with vaccinations and microchip.”
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily directly.
Our puppies will be well socialized and introduced to all kinds of enrichment toys. They will start on potty training, lead training, crate training and grooming before leaving to their new homes. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Leash Training, car riding , crate training, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Cats, Various Surfaces , Noises , Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Children, grooming , Weekly Nail Trims , Behavioral shaping , Doggy Door Training, leash training for control. visiting different environments, Car Training , Puppy Manners, Potty training, crate training, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Leash Walking, and Potty Training.
All puppies have a veterinarian exam and vaccinations along with a microchip.
We send our puppies home with puppy starter pack, brush, litter certificate , ukc , AKC Registration, Microchip, and Vaccinations.
Emily offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Emily started breeding
I was born in to the dog world ,my mother showed as a young girl. I got my first whippet in 98 and have been showing and breeding scene. I have had 5 litters in the past but this is my first poodle litter and it has been ten years sense my last litter.
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Emily’s program has one size
Emily’s Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Emily’s program includes three colors
Emily’s Poodle puppies include blue and silver. Emily’s Whippet puppies are fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Moonbeam Whippets And Poodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Poodle
Poodle
About Mora
Mora is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Standard Poodle
Whippet
Great level
Moonbeam Whippets And Poodles 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 Standard Poodles.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.