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Shieldwall Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Rhea L., the breeder behind Shieldwall Kennels located in La Belle, FL.
Q. & A. with Rhea
Why did you start breeding?
I initially entered breeding through a love of the Shepadoodle and an interest in improving consistency in that cross by starting with a well-bred Standard Poodle. Through showing, health testing, and mentorship, my focus evolved toward preservation breeding and producing temperament-stable Poodles, leading to a carefully planned breeding with a phantom Poodle breeder who specializes in service work.What makes your program special?
My program focuses on combining stable, service-suited temperament with the rare and striking phantom coat pattern. I work closely with temperament-focused mentors and have chosen a stud from Olympus Poodles, a program known for producing calm, confident dogs suited for service and therapy work. My goal is consistency in both mind and structure.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Getting a puppy from Rhea
Rhea 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppy pricing reflects parent title, health testing, temperament evaluation, early socialization, and placement type. Prices vary by suitability for pet or working homes. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to join the waitlist and is applied to the final puppy price. Deposits are refunded only if we are unable to provide a puppy due to unforeseen circumstances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rhea 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 Rhea 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 Rhea 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rhea.
Breeder’s location
Meet in La Belle, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Southwest Florida Airport
More about Rhea
Rhea has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Rhea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Rhea is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shieldwall Kennels 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
Lova, mom
Poodle
About Lova
Lova is a UKC Champion Standard Poodle with excellent athletic ability and a steady, thoughtful temperament. She is active, driven, and loves physical outlets, with a naturally high prey drive and enthusiasm for sports and training. She can be shy when first meeting new people, but she warms up quickly once comfortable. Lova is well traveled, very well behaved in public, and unfazed by environmental stressors such as fireworks. She thrives in structured, active homes that appreciate a clear-headed, athletic dog.
Good health testing
Dentition, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Shieldwall Kennels 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 (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.
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.
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.
