I'm Nichole V., the breeder behind The Floof Brigade located in Stanwood, WA. Hi! We’re Nichole and Daniel, two friend who have teamed up to bring beautiful samoyeds to the PNW. Raising each litter in our home with mom and dad present, enrichments activities, and new experiences to help every litter thrive and be a loving addition to their fur-ever homes!
Q. & A. with Nichole
Why did you start breeding?
I (Nichole) was first introduced to Samoyeds when Daniel brought home our Appa girl. I have learned so much about this breed and loved getting to know their amazing temperament and gentle nature. Daniel’s plan was always to breed Appa but we needed the right match. After one meeting with Archie we knew it was meant to be and brought him home. Their bond with each other made for the perfect family.
What makes your program special?
We only have 1 male and 1 female in our home. Spacing litters 10mos to a year apart to allow for full recovery of our dam. Puppies are cared for around the clock receiving one on one enrichment activities and monitoring. Each puppy also receives a full wellness exam and 1st vaccines at 8 weeks. While this a longer lead time it helps pups become better adjusted when going to their new homes.
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.
Daisy
Went home
Female
Hulk Man
Went home
Male
Rosie
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Nichole
Nichole 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes UKC registration, first round of vaccines, deworming, early puppy socialization, care records, welcome home basket, and photos of your pup growing up in their first 8 weeks. All of our puppies are the same price and deposits are nonrefundable, but may be transferred to a different puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nichole 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 Nichole 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 Nichole directly.
The Floof Brigade 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
Nichole V.
Litter update on 01 June •
Pool day with mom and dad. 🥰
Archie and Appa's litter
Parent dogs
Appa, mom
Samoyed
About Appa
Appa is a sweet calm girl who love to cuddle. She enjoys playing tug of war and fetch, as well as taking walks around the block and car rides. Appa is AKC and UKC register.
Archie, dad
Samoyed
About Archie
Archie is a loving boy who loves to sleep in the most silly positions. He enjoys playing in the yard or running down by the lake and splashing in the water. He is AKC and UKC register.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
The Floof Brigade 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Nichole to bring home their puppies.
Meaghan G.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Nichole was kind, honest, responsive and very understanding with me as a first time dog owner. She took her time to answer all my questions via a video chat before I made my decision to work with her, and helped the entire process feel smooth. She was incredibly responsive before and after taking our dog, Púca, home. I highly highly recommend The Floof Brigade!
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Lisa D.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
We had a great experience with Nicole. She responded quickly to our questions. We adopted Rosie in June. We renamed her Pepper. She is an amazing puppy! She has confidence and a willingness to learn. And oh my goodness, she loves water. No sprinkler, hose, or pool is safe. We are so happy she’s part of our family. Nicole and her partner did an amazing job raising Pepper. She has no behavioral issues. She shines in obedience class. I’m so glad our paths crossed. We could not be happier with Pepper. She’s a perfect addition to our family.
Thank you for all the love and care you gave Pepper as a puppy!