Snowshoe Samoyeds
- Rileyville, VA · 53 miles away
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather G., the breeder behind Snowshoe Samoyeds located in Rileyville, VA. It is my goal to learn, understand, appreciate and further this breed through research, patience, and using every resource available to me to ensure that I am doing what is best for the future of this already spectacular breed. I devote my heart and soul into every dog I own and produce. Each litter is carefully planned with the best interest of the breed. I breed for type, structure, movement and temperament.
Q. & A. with Heather
What makes your program special?
I focus on quality structure, temperaments, and health. I breed to standard!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Samoyed puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Champion Sired Aqua Female
Went homeFemale
Champion Sired Blue Male
Went homeMale
Champion Sired Green Female
Went homeFemale
Champion Sired Brown Male
Went homeMale
Champion Sired Yellow Female
Went homeFemale
Champion Sired Tan Male
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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.
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
“The purchase price includes dewclaw removal, multiple dewormings, vet exam, one to two vaccinations and microchip. Puppies come with an informational puppy pack which includes pedigree, feeding instructions, 2-year health guarantee, and AKC registration application. . $500.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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 in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rileyville, VA
53 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
6 miles away
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Meet in Washington D.C., DC
25 miles away
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More about Heather
Club memberships
Heather is a member of East Tennessee Working Group Association , Potomac Valley Samoyed Club, Metropolitan Samoyed Club of Atlanta, American Kennel Club (AKC) Breeder of Merit, and Samoyed Club of America.
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Snowshoe Samoyeds 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
Bria, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bria
Bria is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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
Great level
Snowshoe Samoyeds 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 Samoyeds.
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.
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 (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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
