Cotton Top

Leah R.

Breeder of Poodles and Dalmatians

  • Travelers Rest, SC
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Leah R., the breeder behind Cotton Top located in Travelers Rest, SC. We are dedicated to providing high-quality pets with exceptional temperaments and health. Our breeding program is built on a foundation of love and respect for poodles and Dalmatians. We strive for continuous improvement in the breed. Our aim is to raise adaptable puppies that excel in various environments with their new families. Our dogs are valued family members. As committed and responsible breeders, we are passionate about our work and the well-being of our dogs. (As of March 2026 we no longer breed the beautiful Dalmatians.).

Q. & A. with Leah

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My decision to start breeding stemmed from the deep love and admiration I had for my dog. Her outstanding temperament and the happiness she brought to our family were a constant source of inspiration. I wanted to extend this joy and love to other families who cherish the companionship of dogs. This endeavor has been incredibly rewarding, and wet are delighted to share these remarkable dogs with other loving families and individuals.

  • What makes your program special?

    We strive for only the best. We complete various health tests prior to breeding and we breed for quality, not quantity. Each puppy is greatly loved by us! We ensure they are socialized, healthy, and prepared to excel in their forever homes. We are very dedicated to producing the highest quality family pets for loving homes. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies include moyen and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies include sable, apricot, black, brown, cafe au lait, cream, red, silver, white, parti, and phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Leah

Leah 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Leah partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies will come with vaccinations and deworming record . They will also be microchipped ans have the microchip registration papers,ENS&ESI (Early Nurolgical stimulation and early scent initiation)certificate, volhard (temperament)test with scores,birth certificate, AKC limit registration,unless otherwise discussed. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex. OUR CONTRACT We require a contract stating for any reason you cannot keep the puppy at any point in its life, it will be returned to us. You will have 48Hrs(excluding holidays and weekends) after you pickup your puppy to have him/her checked by a licensed veterinarian. We offer a 1yr health guarantee from any genetic disease or mutation that is currently tested for. Things that are unseen like injury in new home, or human neglect , hip or elbow damage caused by injury or neglect. and/or accidental death. Both yourself and me will sign a copy for both of us to keep. We will replace or refund your puppy if its caused by anything genetically, or if its a genetic disease after we have your vet report and the puppy sees a vet of our choosing. In the event that your puppy dies a necropsy MUST be preformed by a licensed veterinarian to determine cause of death for refund or replacement puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Leah 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 Leah 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 Leah 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leah.

Breeder's location

Meet in Travelers Rest, SC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)

Meet in Travelers Rest, SC

More about Leah

  • Club memberships

    Leah is a member of American Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Embark Vet Breeder Affiliate, Puppy Culture Breeder, Professional Groomer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

  • Leah has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Leah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Leah’s links

Leah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cotton Top 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

Parent health testing

Dalmatian

Moyen Poodle

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Cotton Top 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 Dalmatians.

  • 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.

  • Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)

    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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Leah to bring home their puppies.

  • Jason a S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Leigh has been great and a pleasure to deal with. When Copper's litter arrived, she not only kept us up to date with pictures, but with comments on their development and personalities. The puppy exchange was seamless. Our Copper's sweet behavior is precious! Not only is he a handsome boy, but he is a wonderful pup. He's full of energy, responds well to our early commands. He's a wonderful snuggler. Our boys fell in love with him as fast as my husband and I. He is a perfect addition to our family. He and our 10 year old hound dog get along wonderfully. Thank you Cottontop

    Linda B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    It went well with everything from quick response to information on when and where to pick up the puppy. It was convenient to where I live and I liked that part.

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    Cheyann C.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    I had a wonderful experience working with this breeder and couldn’t be happier with my Dalmatian puppy, Patch. From the very beginning, Leah was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about her dogs. She took the time to answer all of my questions, kept me updated throughout the process, and made sure I felt confident and prepared before bringing Patch home. It’s obvious that her puppies are raised in a loving, well-cared-for environment. Patch arrived healthy, well-socialized, and already showing a great temperament. You can tell a lot of effort goes into early care, socialization, and overall well-being. What really stood out to me was how much she genuinely cares about her dogs and the families they go to. Even after bringing Patch home, she remained available for support and advice, which meant a lot as a new puppy owner. I highly recommend this breeder to anyone looking for a puppy. If you’re looking for a responsible, caring, and trustworthy breeder, you’ll be in great hands.

  • Hannah T.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

      • +5

    Leah is extremely responsive and answered every question I had. There were so many options of transport delivery or picking up. I looked at a handful of breeders and dogs, but I just immediately was drawn to Leah (the reviews are wonderful) and very drawn to Littles, I knew she had to come home to me!

    Bryce B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    When looking for a puppy, having the right breeder is so important and can sometimes be difficult- through our research we were so happy that we found Leah, the communication, regular updates and care they take of their puppies was amazing and consistent right through the pick-up date. We brought home our Dalmatian puppy "Teddy" and have been so pleasantly surprised with how well his initial crate + potty training have gone, he has already settled in to playing so well with his new 4-legged "big brother", loves exploring the yard and snuggles in between. Such a great experience overall, highly recommend and if we are ever in the market for a fur baby again we will certainly give Leah a look first.

    Michael L.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Leah was a wonderful person to work with answered all questions promptly and in a timely manner kept us updated through out the whole process providing info and photos as our pup grew. She was also a joy to meet in person upon pickup and she provided all the necessary paperwork for our pup and some additional items such as toys and pads etc etc ... All in all she is a wonderful person and excellent breeder to work with and made the experience a smooth and easy would be happy to go though her again.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.