Plum Valley Pups

Sam V.

Breeder of Poodles and Bernedoodles

  • Crete, IL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Sam V., the breeder behind Plum Valley Pups located in Crete, IL. At Plum Valley Pups, my children and I take great pride in raising well-socialized, loving puppies right in our home. Our puppies are part of our family from day one. We focus on giving them the best possible start in life, exposing them to everyday household sights and sounds, regular car rides, and plenty of human interaction. From an early age, we implement early neurological stimulation (ENS) using the Puppy Culture workbook, which helps develop confident, well-adjusted puppies that thrive in their new homes. Our approach to raising puppies has resulted in exceptional temperaments—our puppy buyers consistently praise how calm, affectionate, and well-mannered their new companions are. Whether they’re snuggling on the couch or exploring new environments, our puppies transition smoothly into their forever homes. We are committed to producing happy, healthy, and well-rounded puppies that bring joy to their families for years to come! Here at Plum Valley Pups we are devoted to the development and well-being of our puppies. We are committed to responsible breeding practices and health test each of our parent dogs. In our home, raising pups is a family affair and we are dedicated to educating our puppies' new families about responsible dog ownership. We are 100% committed to producing healthy, well-tempered, affectionate, and above all - incredibly loved and socialized puppies that will be beloved members of your family for years to come.

Q. & A. with Sam

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I began breeding after seeing how much joy and comfort our dogs brought my family. I have two adopted sons with autism, and caring for puppies has been incredibly therapeutic for them. What started as a way to share that healing joy grew into a small, ethical breeding program focused on health, temperament, and love.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our program is family-based and hands-on—our puppies grow up in our home, surrounded by love, kids, and everyday life. We focus on health, temperament, and socialization, using DNA testing and personality evaluations. Each puppy is nurtured with purpose and care, preparing them to become confident, loving companions.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies are miniature size. Bernedoodle puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies include apricot and red. Bernedoodle puppies include yellow and white, red, chocolate merle, brown and white, brown, tri-color, phantom, blue merle, and merle. 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.

Getting a puppy from Sam

Sam 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 $2,300 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Our pups are $2500–$3000 and come home pre-loved, vet-checked, vaccinated & ready for family life with CKC papers. Mini poodles have AKC! Once deposit is given, puppy is reserved and remaining is due at pick up! You’ll receive weekly pictures and videos, as well as milestone updates!"

Contract & health guarantee

Sam 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 Sam 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 Sam 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sam.

Breeder's location

Meet in Crete, IL

4347 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport

4332 miles away

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Meet in Chicago, IL

4327 miles away

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More about Sam

  • Sam has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months

    Sam was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Sam is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Plum Valley Pups 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

All breeds

Bernedoodle

Golden Retriever

Poodle

Parent health testing

Bernedoodle

Miniature Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Plum Valley Pups 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 Bernedoodles.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Sam to bring home their puppies.

  • Jack W.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    From the very beginning Sam answered all our questions, kept us up to date and informed of the progress and growth of our puppy. She went over and beyond for us. You can tell her passion is caring for puppies and finding the right home for them

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.