I'm Joanie A., the breeder behind Versi Canines located in Jurupa Valley, CA. F1 Shepadoodles
We aim to help others who are looking to integrate a lifetime healthy canine companion with a great temperament into their life. Owning a pet has been shown to improve self-satisfaction, energy levels, self-esteem, and mood, as well as decrease depression. Additional benefits include increased motor skills and movement, improved social skills and verbal communication, decreased boredom, and a more positive outlook.
Q. & A. with Joanie
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray, black phantom, black and white, and black. 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.
Olivier Giroud
Went home
Male
Rose Lavelle
Went home
Female
Delphine "Mimi" Cascareno
Went home
Female
Lucy Bronze
Went home
Female
Kylian Mbappe
Went home
Male
Wendie Renard
Went home
Female
Leo Messi
Went home
Male
Namar
Went home
Male
Hugo Lloris
Went home
Male
Sicily
Went home
Female
Rome
Went home
Male
Cairo
Went home
Male
Petra
Went home
Female
Paris
Went home
Female
London
Went home
Male
Margarite
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Joanie
Joanie 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 $250 deposit and between $550 - $950 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes a written one year health guarantee, CKC or American Hybrid Club breed registration form, up-to-date age-appropriate vaccinations, first 30 days of pet insurance, and lifetime breeder support. $250 puppy selection is determined in order of reservation fee received and selection for specific puppy takes place at 6 weeks of age in deposit order after temperment evaluations.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joanie 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 Joanie 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 Joanie directly.
Versi Canines 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
All breeds
Poodle
German Shepherd
Pacino, dad
Poodle
About Pacino
Pacino is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joanie decided to make him part of their program. Joanie 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.
Chloe, mom
German Shepherd
About Chloe
Chloe is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanie decided to make her part of their program. Joanie 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.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Versi Canines 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 Assorted Doodle Crosses.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Joanie to bring home their puppies.
CJ
Cezie J.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
So happy we found Versi Canines. We are in love with our new puppy Loken.
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.