I'm Debby M., the breeder behind Moodyblues Whippets located in Norfolk, VA. I am a very occasional breeder of top-quality Whippet puppies for people who share the same love and passion I do for these amazing companions. I breed for health, temperament, and conformation. I devote my time, energy, and attention to each litter to ensure my puppies get the best start in life. Please fill out puppy survey on my website if interested in getting on my waitlist.
Q. & A. with Debby
Why did you start breeding?
I had Whippets for the past 25 years, and feel like there is not a more perfect breed of dog. I wanted to share this amazing breed with people, and determined to do my part as a responsible breeder and produce healthy, well-rounded pups. Whippets have proven to be wonderful companions in my life, and it is a privilege to share that love and friendship with others.
What makes your program special?
I truly love whippets and am dedicated to looking out for the breed as a whole. I only breed dogs who have exceptional temperaments, are health-certified, and are outstanding representatives of the breed. I ensure my puppies have what they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs. My puppies are also usually blue (gray) or blue and white in color, which can be somewhat rare in the USA.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue. 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.
Magpie
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Debby
Debby 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 refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price of one puppy including AKC registration, vaccinations, worming, microchip, vet check, and lots of goodies in puppy package. When notified that you're high enough on the waitlist to be eligible to choose a puppy...Deposit in stages: first part ($500) when puppies born to maintain spot on waitlist (refundable) and second part ($500) around 5 weeks when puppy draft occurs to select the pup (non-refundable at this point if a puppy is chosen, but the first deposit will be refunded if a suitable pup is not available). Balance due on pickup around 10 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debby 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 Debby 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 Debby directly.
Moodyblues Whippets 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
Zeppola, dad
Whippet
About Zeppola
born in Italy
Zuppa, mom
Whippet
About Zuppa
Zuppa is a female Whippet over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debby decided to make her part of their program. Debby 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
Excellent level
Moodyblues Whippets 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 Whippets.
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.
Whippet Health Foundation Database, 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.