I'm Franklin R., the breeder behind Reynolds Family located in Norfolk, VA. Our puppies have been vaccinated and dewormed by a licensed veterinarian, and they have been examined with a healthy bill of health. Born May 16, 2025.
Q. & A. with Franklin
Why did you start breeding?
Trying something new, introduce by friend breeder.
What makes your program special?
Because of our love for animals
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and white. 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.
Lilly
Went home
Female
Lottie
Went home
Male
Lionel
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Franklin
Franklin 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 $700 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“First vaccination And deworming treatment.Vet examined.”
Contract & health guarantee
Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Franklin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Norfolk, VA
4119 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Franklin can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Franklin
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinarian.
Franklin has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Franklin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Franklin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Reynolds Family 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
Lady, mom
Shichon
About Lady
Lady is a female Shichon. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Franklin decided to make her part of their program. Franklin 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.
Leo, dad
Shichon
About Leo
Leo is a male Shichon. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Franklin decided to make him part of their program. Franklin 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
Great level
Reynolds Family 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 Shichons.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).