I'm Emily C., the breeder behind Moonbeam Whippets And Poodles located in Richlands, NC. I have been a long-time exhibitor in conformation as well as other dog sports. I worked as a vet assistant for eighteen years. I'm also a conformation judge for UKC. We do health testing and like tittles on both ends of our dogs names.
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
I was born in to the dog world ,my mother showed as a young girl. I got my first whippet in 98 and have been showing and breeding scene. I have had 5 litters in the past but this is my first poodle litter and it has been ten years sense my last litter.
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in our home and socialized all the time. We will have them use to being groomed, walking on a lead and crate training as well as potty training all before they leave for their new homes. We have plenty of enrichment toys and surfaces to make brave confident puppies.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Whippet puppies are fawn. Poodle puppies include blue and silver. 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.
Sage
Went home
Female
Lyric
Went home
Female
Zero
Went home
Female
Journey
Went home
Female
Winter
Went home
Female
Journey
Went home
Female
Wasabi
Went home
Female
Max
Went home
Male
Raven
Went home
Female
Starla
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Emily
Emily 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 between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC UKC Vet visit with vaccinations and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Richlands, NC
286 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albert J. Ellis Airport
291 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Emily can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Emily
Certifications & recognitions
UKC judge , CHIC Certified.
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Moonbeam Whippets And Poodles 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
Mora, mom
Poodle
About Mora
Mora is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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
Standard Poodle
Whippet
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Moonbeam Whippets And Poodles 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.