I'm Darlene R., the breeder behind Starstruck Samoyeds located in Hayden, ID. Our dogs excel both in and out of the show ring. They are excellent representations of the breed and have wonderful temperaments. We breed in order to preserve the wonderful attributes we found in our dogs. Because of our dedication to both the health and quality of the breed, it's our goal to pass these traits down to future generations.
Q. & A. with Darlene
Why did you start breeding?
As a preservation breeder, it is all about the love of the breed and to better preserve the breed.
What makes your program special?
The most important thing for me is producing healthy, happy, confident, well-adjusted puppies who make wonderful family members for life.
I believe in doing my utmost diligence in utilizing all the heath testing available to produce puppies that will be healthy, long lived companions.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and biscuit, white, and cream. 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.
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Darlene
Darlene 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $2,900 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Before the puppies go to their new homes, they will have had their rear dewclaws removed by my vet (at 2-3 days old), they will be microchipped, dewormed, had their first set of shots and a wellness exam by my vet, and be registered by the AKC. I ask a $300 deposit toward the purchase price to hold a puppy. It is completely refundable if I end up not havin.”
Contract & health guarantee
Darlene 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 Darlene 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 Darlene directly.
Starstruck 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
Jamie, dad
Samoyed
About Jamie
Jamie is the sweetest male who loves to play with everyone. His favorite thing in the world is to run FASTCAT. (It’s like a 100 yard dash for dogs). He is crazy fast and working on the third level title in this.
Dany, mom
Samoyed
About Dany
She is the best mama dog, this time too intense about cleaning her babies to give them pink little faces! : ) This fades! Dany is very athletic and is going to be running agility courses after her babies leave home.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Starstruck 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.
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.
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).