Valley of the Moon Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Shannon V., the breeder behind Valley of the Moon Labradors located in Santa Rosa, CA. I work hard to produce healthy, happy Labrador Retriever puppies, and I take great pride in my breeding program. I received my BS in Cynology and pursued my MD. Along the way, I fell in love with being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to have the opportunity to create companionship and love and to see the positive effect that a beloved furry companion can have on its family!
Q. & A. with Shannon
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up breeding horses which I LOVED and now that I am through medical school and residency, I found I missed the connection with animals with which I was raised. It is the balance I need. We started working with a wonderful mentor in 2013. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others!What makes your program special?
After we homed our first litter, our customers had training questions. We decided that it was incumbent upon us to be able to guide our families in the upbringing of their puppy. We found Bergin University! We sent my husband back to school to earn a BS in Cynology. A lot of sacrifices were made to do this but we feel like that was the BEST decision we ever made for our program and the puppies we produce!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. 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.
Delilah
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Dax
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shannon
Shannon 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 deposit and $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes age-appropriate worming and vaccinations, a microchip, and crate training. Puppies are raised in our home on our little farm using Puppy Culture methods. Non-refundable but transferable to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Santa Rosa, CA
5636 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
5641 miles away
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More about Shannon
Certifications & recognitions
BS Biology, Physician, BS Cynology , Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Valley of the Moon Labradors 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
Rebel, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rebel
Rebel is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon 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.
Pepper, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon 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.
Clover, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Clover
Clover is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon 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
Great level
Valley of the Moon Labradors 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 Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark 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).
