I'm Vicki J., the breeder behind Julian Farms located in Grass Valley, CA. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to do better for the breed and the families that love them! Breeder support and a continued effort to enhance the breed are the main objectives of our program. We hope to stay connected to our buyers long after the puppy goes home!
Q. & A. with Vicki
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Tootsie Roll
Went home
Female
Kit Kat/F
Went home
Female
Mr. Goodbar
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Vicki
Vicki 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Vicki 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 Vicki 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 Vicki directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Vicki.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Grass Valley, CA
5552 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
5598 miles away
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More about Vicki
Vicki has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Vicki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
VJ
Vicki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Julian Farms 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
Emma, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Emma
Emma is our sweet family pet. She is good natured, loves her ball and water. As a bonus, Emma has a beautiful, thick dark chocolate coat which receives many compliments when out in public.
Royal, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Royal
Royal is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vicki decided to make him part of their program. Vicki 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
Good level
Julian Farms 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 Labrador Retrievers.
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.
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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).