Southern Sands Bichons

Valerie S.

Breeder of Bichon Frises

Meet the breeder

I'm Valerie S., the breeder behind Southern Sands Bichons located in Rome, GA. Bichon’s have been our passion for the last 10 years, starting with our first pet Bichon, Molly. She was shy, affectionate, playful and independent. She quickly stole our hearts and soon we added a boy Bichon to our family. We started learning about the breed and decided to breed them (I had never whelped a litter before) which was scary but opened up a whole new world of love for the breed. Raising puppies is a labor of love and my heart was fully invested in being a good caretaker to these precious lives. We added another Bichon Frise girl to our home, but this time she was an AKC registered Bichon. A friend of mine asked me to help her at a dog show in Atlanta and I was quickly bit by the “show” bug. I met a very knowledgeable breeder/handler who sold me my first show dog. He mentored me and helped me learn to groom them. I also learned the importance of health testing and which specific tests should be done on the Bichon Frise breed. Since then our home has filled with offspring of these show dogs and we have worked hard to build a healthy, strong breed line. When not showing, our Bichons are part of the family and spoiled with love. They run free in their fenced in back yard and sleep in family beds. Puppies are raised with great care and attention in our home. They are handled and loved, and socialized with other dogs and people. My passion for the breed extends to matching each of the puppies from our litters with the perfect family who will love and cherish them for a lifetime.

Q. & A. with Valerie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I fell in love with the breed after getting our first Bichon as a companion for our a Lhasa Apso. They are playful, intelligent, affectionate and get along well with other dogs. I am involved in the show world and have come to care deeply about maintaining the breed standard and producing healthy Bichon puppies for others to love and enjoy as much as I do.

  • What makes your program special?

    Bichons are my passion and my goal is to produce healthy and happy Bichons. I am always striving to further my knowledge of the breed so that I can continue to improve my breeding program as well as share my knowledge with others!

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are 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.

Getting a puppy from Valerie

Valerie 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 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All are AKC registerable and will be health checked and have their first vaccines prior to leaving our home. Deposit is taken once your application has been accepted. We also have a contract that is signed by both parties. Deposit will be deducted from the total cost of the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Valerie 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 Valerie 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 Valerie 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Valerie.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Rome, GA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Lovell Field

More about Valerie

  • Valerie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Valerie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Valerie’s links

Valerie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Southern Sands Bichons 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

All breeds

Biewer Terrier

Bichon Frise

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Southern Sands Bichons 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 Bichon Frises.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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