Valerie Straub
Meet the breeder
I'm Valerie S., the breeder behind Valerie Straub located in Smithfield, VA. All our Frenchies are bred, raised, and loved indoors to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a French Bulldog. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.
Q. & A. with Valerie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are cream. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my 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 $2,700 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Valerie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Smithfield, VA
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
More about Valerie
Valerie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Valerie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Valerie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Valerie Straub 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
Cotton, mom
French Bulldog
About Cotton
Cotton is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valerie decided to make her part of their program. Valerie 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Valerie Straub 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 French Bulldogs.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
