SkyBlue Kennel
- Clintwood, VA ·
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
River
7 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole N., the breeder behind SkyBlue Kennel located in Clintwood, VA. We aim to produce healthy, well-rounded, competitive, athletic dogs who are true to the AKC breed standard. Our focus has always been on the White Rock and Ruffian lines, which have proven themselves with longevity, versatility, and health. Our puppies make fantastic family companions who are up for anything their owners may ask of them whether it be in the conformation ring or mountain hiking. Our puppies have successfully competed in conformation, barn hunt, agility, and more!
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with the breed over 20 years ago. When we went to meet a breeder she talked us into co-owning the dog and letting her show him. We then started delving deeper by studying the different lines and the attributes of each. We followed our hearts and decided to start our own breeding program under the SkyBlue prefix.What makes your program special?
Before we started breeding, we spent countless hours studying pedigrees and lines. We gravitated towards the White Rock and Ruffian lines and are one of a small handful of breeders who have worked to perpetuate them here in the US. We have had the pleasure of working with breeders in Europe and Mexico in order to keep these lines going. We do not follow show fads but stay true to our vision. It would be our pleasure to help you find your dream dog!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn, white, red brindle, red, fawn brindle, blue fawn brindle, blue fawn, blue brindle, blue, black brindle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Anthony
ReservedMale
Loon
ReservedMale
Rolex
ReservedMale
Gordon
ReservedMale
Wyatt
ReservedMale
Blaze
ReservedMale
Joel
ReservedMale
Riot
Went homeFemale
Havoc
Went homeFemale
Timber
Went homeMale
Hero
Went homeMale
Titus
Went homeMale
Captain
Went homeMale
Digger
Went homeMale
Chrome
Went homeFemale
Jackie
Went homeFemale
JMann
Went homeMale
Waylon
Went homeMale
Jeffrey
Went homeMale
Stitch
Went homeMale
Church
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Bowery
Went homeMale
Alice
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nicole partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We hope to keep a show prospect from this breeding for ourselves. We will accept limited reservations at this time, and will choose our keeper in the coming weeks.”
Price
“Our puppies are given age-appropriate vaccinations/dewormings, are microchipped, and AKC registered. Our puppies are sold with a written guarantee and we offer a lifetime of support. Our price is for companion puppies with limited AKC registration. Deposits hold a spot in line. They are non-refundable but are transferable. No exceptions.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Clintwood, VA
4356 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tri-Cities Airport
4386 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
4243 miles away
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More about Nicole
Club memberships
Nicole is a member of American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Central Georgia and Staffordshire Terrier Club of America .
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
SkyBlue Kennel 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
Litter and program updates
Nicole N.
Program update on 10 Apr •🐾💙1 week old! Dogma × Hazel and Nihil × Lenox 💙🐾
Nicole N.
Program update on 17 Jan •Accepting 1 more reservation for this litter!
Nicole N.
Litter update on 17 Jan •Getting big!
Dogma and Margaery's litter
Parent dogs
Sativa, mom
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Sativa
Sativa is a female American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.Bruce, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Bruce
Bruce is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Nihil, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Nihil
Nihil is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.Bowery, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Bowery
Bowery is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.Manhattan, mom
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Manhattan
Manhattan is a female American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.Loudon, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Loudon
Loudon is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Darwin, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Darwin
Darwin is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Memoir, mom
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Memoir
Memoir is a female American Staffordshire Terrier about 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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.
Good health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +4 more.Dagon, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Dagon
Dagon is a male American Staffordshire Terrier almost 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.Cardi, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Cardi
Cardi is a male American Staffordshire Terrier about 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
SkyBlue Kennel 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 American Staffordshire Terriers.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition
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 Profile, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia
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 Nicole to bring home their puppies.
Rob C.
Verified owner · July 2026
It was great working with Nicole. She was very responsive and helpful while we waited for our Harvey to become of age he could come home. She helped with transportation and everything worked out quite well. Harvey is a spunky little fella and we're excited to watch him grow. Highly recommend this breeder.
Eric A.
Verified owner · May 2026
Nicole was fantastic to work with! Before we totally decided to pick a pup, she answered any and every question we had. Once we decided which one we wanted, we received updates all the time with fresh pictures and stories of what they were doing and how much our baby girl was growing. Now we have our Millie and couldn’t be happier! Definitely would recommend SkyBlue to any and everyone!
Andrea C.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
I have great gratitude and admiration for the exceptional care and professionalism From the detailed information they provided about the care regimen to the healthy, beautiful condition of the dog, it’s evident how dedicated they are to ensuring their well-being. Their thoroughness and attention to detail have given me great confidence that I am getting a wonderful, healthy companion. Knowing that I have their support if needed further reassures me that I am making the right decision. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for making this experience so positive.
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Allen W.
Verified owner · June 2026
From the first day I reached out to Nicole-SkyBlue Kennel in search of another pet because mine had recently passed away, it has been the best experience ever. She explained the process in detail and answered all of my questions and concerns no matter what time of the day or night. The information about the puppy was detailed and she was very knowledgeable about the breed. She sent pictures weekly showing the growth, how healthy he was, and how he was thriving. She was very thoughtful and caring during the entire process and I was very sure I made the right decision to purchase my puppy from SkyBlue Kennel. She was excellent in helping me arrange transportation for my puppy Titus will StevieBostonTransportation which was excellent. I highly recommend SkyBlue Kennel for your next pet purchase! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me and my family purchase our newest family member Titus. Thank you for your empathy and understanding during a hard time for us it meant more than you can ever imagine.
Mary K.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
+5Nicole was responsive immediately and let me know that my puppy was available. Just looking at his picture I felt bond which was important because I had lost my best friend and service dog for 12 years. Within two days I had my deposit down for Clint, whom I renamed Kalev. Nicole helped me through the whole process in arranging for transportation to my local airport. The whole experience was peaceful and I had no stress except the excitement of meeting my new BFF. I got weekly updated pictures of Kalev. And he received his first puppy exam and vaccines as well as microchip, and he was delivered by the dog nanny with all of his papers, including AKC registration. Overall, my experience was pleasant, flawless, and exceptional. I feel very blessed to have Kalev. He has already one over my husband and my neighbors. After only five days of having him. I was able to teach him to sit come up on a stool and then come down on a stool sit again and then lay down. A very smart breed. I’ve had Amstaffs before and they are a sweet, smart, loyal and dedicated breed.
Joe S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2024
Purchasing our new pup through SkyBlue Kennels was an awesome experience. From the start, Nicole was informative, helpful, and incredibly responsive for any and all questions we had. The “pick-up” process was seamless and very professional as we were given instructions and helpful tips for our new pup. Thank you so much to the entire team at SkyBlue!
