Timbreblue Whippets
Meet the breeder
I'm Sharyn H., the breeder behind Timbreblue Whippets located in Lexington, VA. My daughter Johannah Gage and I are partners in breeding AKC whippets. Our dogs are tested for genetic cardiac, hearing, and vision problems. Puppies come with an extensive guarantee. Our dogs are bred based on temperament, health, conformation, soundness and the American Whippet Club standard.
Q. & A. with Sharyn
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve wanted to breed dogs since my childhood. As an adult, I bred and showed collies (my first heart breed) for 25 years. Then my daughter brought home a whippet. I was struck by the classic beauty, curiosity, funny personalities and problem solving ability! We waited several years before breeding a whippet litter to give us time to understand and learn about the breed. We've never looked back!What makes your program special?
Our relationships with our puppy buyers do not end when they take their puppies home. We are available for consultation and help over the lifetime of all of our dogs. We have an active social media presence and the Facebook Timbreblue group also provides help to each other. We have a reunion periodically for our owners and pups and like very much to stay in touch throughout the life of the dog.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and blue, red brindle, blue fawn, fawn, blue brindle, blue, red, and fawn brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sharyn
Sharyn 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 $1,000 refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our price includes AKC registration, microchip and registration, an extensive guarantee, and a "puppy pack" with toys, chewies, books, food, a blanket, and in-depth notes on puppy care. We do not accept deposits until puppies are three weeks old. We accept deposits when puppies are three weeks old and eyes are open. Refundable if we don't have a suitable puppy for you, you find one you like better elsewhere, your life changes (!) or you decide a whippet puppy is not for you.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sharyn 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 Sharyn 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 Sharyn 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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sharyn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lexington, VA
138 miles away
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More about Sharyn
Club memberships
Sharyn is a member of Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders, Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club, and American Whippet Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Sharyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Sharyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sharyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Timbreblue Whippets 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
Sparrow, mom
Whippet
About Sparrow
Sparrow is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sharyn decided to make her part of their program. Sharyn 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.
Mia, mom
Whippet
About Mia
Mia came to us from an excellent breeder in Italy. She arrived wagging her tail and grew into a loving, cooperative, and very sweet whippet. She's a little more reserved than our other whippets but give her a few minutes and she loosens up! She likes watching for deer out the front window and barking at the UPS man. She has been a mother before and loves it! She will adopt other mothers' puppies if given a chance and is totally devoted to her own.
Graffiti, mom
Whippet
About Graffiti
A white and blue fawn fireball! Graffiti loves everybody and has devoted her life to having fun. She loves to run FastCat…and anywhere else she can!
Eddy, mom
Whippet
About Eddy
Solid fawn with black muzzle
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Timbreblue Whippets 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 Whippets.
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.
Brucellosis, Whippet Health Foundation Database, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.
