Valaurah Farms

Valerie M.

Breeder of Poodles

  • Springfield, OR
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Carrot

Ready Aug. 7

4 weeks old · Female

Potato

Ready Aug. 7

4 weeks old · Male

Tomato

Ready Aug. 7

4 weeks old · Male

Spinach

Ready Aug. 7

4 weeks old · Female

Kale

Ready Aug. 7

4 weeks old · Male

Squash

Ready Aug. 7

4 weeks old · Female

Raddish

Ready Aug. 7

4 weeks old · Female

Flash Accomplished Adult Standard Poodle Available for Guardian Home

Ready now

4 years old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Valerie M., the breeder behind Valaurah Farms located in Springfield, OR. As a dedicated breeder of Standard Poodles, my goal is to produce exceptional puppies that meet a wide range of needs—from service and sport to conformation and family companionship. Each litter is thoughtfully planned with versatility in mind, aiming to place puppies in roles where they can truly thrive. Our breeding dogs are not only extensively health tested to meet and exceed CHIC standards, but they’re also proven in both conformation and performance arenas, with titles that reflect their quality, structure, and drive.

Q. & A. with Valerie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When my mom's golden retriever died in 2015, we went searching for her a new puppy. I was struck by the difficulty in finding a well-bred, healthy companion. We eventually settled on a Standard Poodle, instead of a golden. I FELL in love & the rest is history. I started learning as much as I could & dove into the science of breeding. I studied everything I could on properly raising puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    We have been in operation for several years now & have generational health testing behind our puppies. Our proven record of putting health first has created a line of healthy companions guaranteed to live a long life. Our puppies receive so much care & love during early development that their transition to their new life is easy. They are ready & eager to take on the world with their new family.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include moyen and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our puppies include sable, apricot, black, blue, brown, cafe au lait, cream, red, silver-beige, white, parti, phantom, and brindle. 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.

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, 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.

Valerie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our pricing structure is dependent upon registration level. Deposits are non-refundable, but are transferable to the next litter if we do not have a puppy that fits your needs. Puppy picks occur at 7 weeks of age, your deposit holds your place in line.”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 with children
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Springfield, OR

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Airport

Meet in Portland, OR

More about Valerie

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Valerie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

    Valerie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Valerie’s links

Valerie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Valaurah Farms 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Valaurah Farms 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 Standard Poodles.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Valerie to bring home their puppies.

  • Kiki L.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Valerie was very professional, responsive and kind. She answered all our questions and was very welcoming. We were very impressed by all the support and information she provided. The fact that she carefully evaluates her puppies to see what their strengths are was a confidence builder for us to know that both we and our puppy would be set up for a successful life together. It’s not just about picking a puppy because it’s cute. It’s about matching the dog with the lifestyle of the people. Valerie also went out of her way after a long day to chat with us about her process and was very kind when we needed to wait a bit before deciding to get a puppy. Once we did make our decision, the process and communication were excellent. Our puppy is beautiful and came with lots of goodies to get her started. I have already recommended Valaurah Farms to friends. And the Good Dog app is great.

    Melody G.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +4

    One of the main reasons I chose to bring Roxy into my life was with the hope of training her as a psychiatric service dog. I live with CPTSD and ADHD (likely AuDHD), which comes with challenges like panic attacks, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, night terrors, and dissociation. From the very beginning, Roxy has been exceptional. Her temperament, awareness, and ability to attune to me have been remarkable. Many grounding behaviors came naturally and were easily reinforced — lying under my feet while I work, leaning into me during rest for deep pressure therapy, and alerting me when I begin to dissociate. She is calm, intuitive, and incredibly people-focused. As she’s grown, she has excelled in training. She learns quickly, retains information well, and has begun task-specific work such as crowd navigation (block and orbit), anxiety and habit interruption, and light pressure support during panic attacks in public. Her intelligence and eagerness to work make training a joy. Equally important, she knows when it’s time to work and when it’s time to just be a happy dog. At home she’s playful, confident, affectionate, and full of personality — the perfect balance of drive and off-switch. The bond we’ve built already is incredible, and I truly could not have asked for a better foundation in a dog. Roxy is everything I hoped for and more, and I am deeply grateful to her breeder for producing such a well-balanced, thoughtful, and capable dog. We are excited to continue growing into an amazing team together.

    Halaina B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

      • +4

    We had been been researching puppies for awhile and when we came across Valaurah Farms things started making sense. We were able to ask questions and feel confident that the puppy we got fit our family. When the puppies were born we followed along while Valerie prepared the puppies to be able to handle the stresses of life. When we pick out boy we knew he would be a perfect fit. We love our puppy and get nothing but compliments on how smart, calm and friendly our puppy is. I can confidently say our next dog will also be from Valaurah farms.

  • Haley P.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I cannot say enough good things about Valaurah farms' breeding program. Valerie is responsive, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Our puppy is happy, healthy, and thriving. They clearly gave her a great start at kennel training and house training. Valerie provided regular updates throughout the process with pics and videos. All of that is wonderful, but any breeder *should* provide those things. What makes valaurah farms' program truly outstanding is their temperament testing/puppy picking process. It is clearly very important to Valerie to match the right pup with the right family. Very impressive and unique. We are head over heels for our new puppy, whom we have named Calypso "Callie"

    Janet H.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Very well! Valerie met us in Vancouver with Cygnet. The hand-off went smoothly. Now we are enjoying our new family member, and she is enjoying us.

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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.

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.

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.

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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