Leaning T Ranch
- Fairfield, NC
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Meet the breeder
I'm RaeLynn T., the breeder behind Leaning T Ranch located in Fairfield, NC. The temperament of the parents will pass on to the puppies just as health, confirmation and intelligence will. We seek to pass on the very best traits to our puppies to ensure a healthy, wonderful, top quality dog for your family.
Q. & A. with RaeLynn
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our 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 puppies include apricot, cream, and red. 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.
Dare
Went homeMale
Azalea
Went homeFemale
Hyde
Went homeMale
Charlotte
Went homeFemale
Maggie
Went homeFemale
Magnolia
Went homeFemale
Raleigh
Went homeMale
Victory
Went homeMale
Freedom
Went homeFemale
Liberty
Went homeFemale
Courage
Went homeFemale
Peace
Went homeFemale
Harmony
Went homeFemale
Triumph
Went homeFemale
Uncle Si
Went homeMale
Miss Kay
Went homeFemale
Willie Robertson
Went homeMale
Miss Korie
Went homeFemale
Phil Robertson
Went homeMale
Miss Sadie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from RaeLynn
RaeLynn 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
"This price includes AKC registration, first round of vaccines, deworming, puppy socialization and desensitization. Order of deposit results on order of pick of puppy. Deposit is deducted from overall price."
Contract & health guarantee
RaeLynn 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 RaeLynn 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 RaeLynn directly.
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
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from RaeLynn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Fairfield, NC
4177 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
4059 miles away
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Meet in Herndon, VA
4068 miles away
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More about RaeLynn
RaeLynn has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
RaeLynn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
RaeLynn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Leaning T Ranch 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
Litter and program updates
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 09 Feb •…And just like that, all 6 puppies have gone to their forever homes! Maine, New York, Virginia, and North Carolina! They all have wonderful, loving families and I’m sure will be spoiled little sweeties! We cannot wait to see how they grow and develop and become the best dogs for each of their families!
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 31 Jan •…We do temperament evaluations on all our puppies in all our litters. These temperament evaluations help the families on our deposit list to pick the right temperament for them and their situation and lifestyle. We test for several different things including energy level, human focus, tenderheartedness, sight and sound sensitivity, confidence, willingness to work with and for their human, dog friendliness and so much more! Now how a dog is raised in your home will also greatly shape your dog. But these early evaluations help to understand some of the core temperament traits. Message me for details about each puppy’s temperament evaluations!
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 31 Jan •…Puppy playtime isn’t just cute—it’s critical 🐶💛 Those early weeks spent playing with littermates and momma are how puppies learn to be dogs. Through wrestling, chasing, tumbling, and the occasional squeak, they pick up lifelong skills that no human can fully teach. 🐾 With their littermates, puppies learn: Bite inhibition (how hard is too hard) Social cues and boundaries Confidence and communication How to handle frustration and excitement 🐾 With momma, they learn: Manners and discipline Emotional regulation Safety, comfort, and trust When play is okay—and when it’s time to settle This messy, noisy, joyful play builds balanced temperaments and helps prevent behavior issues later in life. Puppies who get plenty of healthy interaction early on are often more confident, resilient, and socially savvy as adults. So when you see a pile of puppies bouncing off each other while mom watches nearby, remember: that’s not chaos—that’s education 🐕✨ Playtime is growing time.
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 30 Jan •…I love how involved Ziva is with her puppies. She is constantly showing them how to be good canine citizens! It’s beautiful to watch! She is such a good momma! She has even shown them how to do the zoomies a time or two - which always makes me laugh.
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 29 Jan •…Pete, our peacock, really likes to say hi and to show off to the puppies whenever they’re outside to go to the bathroom or outside to play for a few minutes. Isn’t Pete beautiful?! If you’ve got a peacock, these puppies are desensitized!
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 23 Jan •…✨ Our Moyen Poodle Puppies Are 6.5 Weeks Old! ✨ It’s hard to believe how quickly these incredible puppies are growing. At 6.5 weeks, they’re showing us just how special they are 💛 ✔️ They’ve had their first vaccinations and thorough veterinary exams ✔️ They’ve completed multiple temperament evaluations this week, helping us match each puppy with the perfect forever family ✔️ Kennel training has begun ✔️ Potty training is underway These puppies are sweet, human-focused, resilient, and curious—confident little explorers who are ready to step into new worlds with their forever families. 🐾 Our current deposit list will be selecting their puppies this weekend, and we currently have two spots still open for deposits. 🏡 Go-home day: February 2nd If you’ve been waiting for the right puppy at the right time, this might be your moment. We can’t wait to see where these amazing pups land 💕
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 11 Jan •…Tomorrow these puppies are 5 weeks old! They are going to the bathroom outside. They are enjoying their puppy food. They are soaking up everything around them. They’re playing with each other more and starting to run around more. It’s adorable to watch as each day progresses all that they learn.
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 08 Jan •…I put in new items into the puppies whelping area to allow them to experience new things. Today it was a blanket and a cardboard box. It’s so cool to watch them actively explore each. These puppies may seem tiny but they are sponges. They are soaking in everything happening around them. I try to take advantage of that fact and give them learning opportunities to help them become well rounded dogs as part of my breeding curriculum. We have reservation spots open! Keep following along for more
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 07 Jan •…We had a vet visit on Monday. They did great! Then the puppies had their first time outside. They did great! They instinctively prefer to go to the bathroom outside! We have started puppy food. Raising good puppies starts with the breeder laying a good foundation. We try our best to do that very thing!
Banjo and Ziva's litter
RaeLynn T.
Litter update on 06 Jan •…4 week old photo shoot! These sweet puppies are stealing my heart! Are they stealing yours too? We still have reservation spots open! They’ll be ready beginning of February for their forever homes!
Banjo and Ziva's litter
Parent dogs
Ziva, mom
Poodle
About Ziva
Ziva is a great dog. She is very human focused and always wants to please her humans. She is very calm and loving. She loves meeting new dogs and other new animals. Ziva quickly becomes everyone’s favorite dog with whomever she comes in contact with. She is very intelligent and picks up on things very quickly. She loves to play but especially loves to snuggle in close. We are breeding Ziva to pass on her incredible temperament and personality as well as her healthy genetics. Ziva has been THE BEST momma! She is cares for her puppies so well. She teaches them how to play and how to be good dogs. She gives them the very best start any puppy could want. It is a beautiful thing to behold and be part of.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Standard Poodle
Moyen Poodle
Great level
Leaning T Ranch 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, 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.
Full Embark 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with RaeLynn to bring home their puppies.
Melissa S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
I am so happy with my puppy, Gemma! She is such a sweet and smart little girl, and I can tell she had a wonderful start in life. The breeder was amazing to work with—very responsive, knowledgeable, and clearly cares deeply about their dogs. The whole process was smooth and reassuring, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I feel so lucky to have Gemma in my family!
Donnamarie M.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
We couldn’t be happier with the dog we got from Raelynn. He has been an absolute joy and such a wonderful addition to our family. Raelynn herself was a pleasure to deal with—kind, professional, and incredibly accommodating. She even went out of her way to meet us at a halfway point to make our drive easier, which we truly appreciated. The entire process was smooth and positive from start to finish, and it’s clear how much care she puts into her dogs. Highly recommend!
JAJoshua A.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
+4RaeLynn was wonderful to work with. Responsive, kind, flexible, knowledgeable, and worked to get to know our family to make sure we were matched with the right pup for us, not just the one we thought was cutest in the pictures. Couldn’t have been a better experience. No high-pressure tactics like we experienced with some other high-volume breeders.
Hannah B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
RaeLynn was WONDERFUL to work with and SO accommodating from all my crazy questions, to also delivering her most of the way to me in Virginia! What a relief with two kids! We named our girl Nala. She is absolutely darling and just the sweetest loveliest girl! We couldn't be happier! We met the mama, Zeva, as well. And she was so sweet and well mannered and obedient. I would highly recommend RaeLynn as a breeder and individual! She's a kind and down to earth soul and it was a pleasure!
Terry Z.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
RaeLynn was very easy to communicate with. She responded in a timely fashion and kept in touch almost everyday. Since we were miles away, we FaceTimed so my husband and I could see Maggie "in action" and ask questions. When it was time to pick up Maggie, we met RaeLynn and her husband at a dog park. They brought Maggie and Ziva (Maggie's mom). RaeLynn is determined to pass on the best qualities of Ziva. Maggie was potty trained and could sit and lay down. The entire experience was wonderful. This is our second day with Maggie and we couldn't be more pleased. Maggie is the most cuddly puppy we've have ever had. Her demeanor is calm and very loving, which is unusual for a puppy. My husband and I recommend RayLynn 100% when considering a new addition to your family.
