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Family Jewels Kennel
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Meet the breeder
I'm Joy B., the breeder behind Family Jewels Kennel located in Charlottesville, VA. We do our best to breed with total care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours!
Q. & A. with Joy
Why did you start breeding?
I saw the benefits this breed in particular can bring to so many lives, they love to “work” for their people.What makes your program special?
They are family, it doesn’t end once they leave the nest. I am also available for training whether that is just puppy manners, socialization, agility or service training.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red, black, black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. 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.
Hocus Pocus 🔮
Went homeMale
Sadie 🎃
Went homeFemale
Pumpkin Princess 🎃👑
Went homeFemale
Boo 👻
Went homeMale
Curry
Went homeMale
Jade
Went homeMale
Pandora blue eyes
Went homeFemale
Butler
Went homeMale
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Willy (one brown and one blue eye)
Went homeMale
Blu
Went homeFemale
Circa
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Joy
Joy 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
Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Their price includes veterinary care, age appropriate vaccines, worming, puppy care package that will be sent home with you and their ASDR registration. The deposit will guarantee the pup of your choice will go home to you. If the deposit is made within 3 days of their birth you can opt for a docked tail/dew claws removed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joy 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 Joy 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 Joy 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 Joy.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Charlottesville, VA
Meet at RIC airport
Meet at CHO airport
Flexible meeting point
Joy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Joy
Certifications & recognitions
ASDR.
Joy has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Joy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Joy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Family Jewels Kennel 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
Trinket, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Trinket
Trinket is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joy decided to make her part of their program. Joy 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.
Bijou, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Bijou
Bijou is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joy decided to make him part of their program. Joy 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Family Jewels Kennel 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 Toy Australian Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel
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).
