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SkyBlue Kennel
- Clintwood, VA
- Responds within a few days
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.
Tula
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Bowery
Went homeMale
Alice
Went homeFemale
Lyanna
Went homeFemale
Daenerys
Went homeFemale
Cersei
Went homeFemale
Yara
Went homeFemale
Stannis
Went homeMale
Ned
Went homeMale
Oberyn
Went homeMale
Margaery
Went homeFemale
Lynyrd
Went homeMale
Elyse
Went homeFemale
Mambo
Went homeMale
Dawn
Went homeFemale
Amour
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 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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 over 4 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
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.
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.
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.
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 over 7 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 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, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Cardi, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Cardi
Cardi is a male American Staffordshire Terrier over 6 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
Breeder-Reported 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.
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.
Dawn M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
Our experience was better than ever expected !!!!! Nicole and her Family were / are WONDERFUL, WARM, CARING PEOPLE !!!!!!!! Nicole was there from the beginning. From choosing our Puppy, until we picked him up, AND thereafter !!!!!!! We were in constant contact. And still are !!!! She always sent pictures, sent updates, and answered every question we had !!! We are so very grateful to have been chosen by her and her family to have allowed us to be a part of their family !!!!! Our boy was as much, even more than we hoped for !!!!! SkyBlue Kennel IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDE BY OUR FAMILY !!!!!!! Any person or family would be lucky to be chosen to be a part of their family !!!!!!!
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!
Virginia F.
Verified owner · Feb. 2023
Nicole was great through the entire process. She kept in contact, answered all questions and was very genuine in her care for our puppy and her well being with us once she came home to us. We are very grateful to her and SkyBlue Kennel.
