Whispering Woods Farms LLC

Cheryl & Tom R.

Breeder of Poodles

  • Crewe, VA
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Moose
Sasha

Planned Poodle litter

Due Nov. 2026

Ready Feb. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Cheryl & Tom R., the breeder behind Whispering Woods Farms LLC located in Crewe, VA. We offer group and individual dog training lessons taught by a graduate of the Animal Behavior College. We are hobby breeders and sometimes sell AKC registered puppies. Our puppies are raised in our home using Avidog protocol. We do ESI, ENS and also add raising cortisol levels to improve immune health in our puppies. We strive to breed structurally sound dogs with an eye toward mentally sound well balanced dogs with excellent temperments. We currently have 5 of our dogs/ puppies working in Therapy.

Q. & A. with Cheryl & Tom

  • Why did you start breeding?

    A medical diagnosis made me realize I was going to need a service dog. I was astounded at the cost and wait times. I decided to train my own. I researched all sorts and settled on the Standard Poodle. I went back to school and located my female puppy. I fell in love with the breed. I learned how much the Doodle movement has taken away from this awesome breed and decided to start breeding.

  • What makes your program special?

    The amount of time I spend with all of my dogs/puppies!

  • 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 are parti. 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.

Getting a puppy from Cheryl & Tom

Cheryl & Tom 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 $1,300 - $17,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Pet only registration or breeding registration for a select puppy. We accept deposits once our puppies are born at about 2 weeks of age. This holds your spot on our waiting list. We always reserve first pick of the litter for our program.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cheryl & Tom 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 Cheryl & Tom 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 Cheryl & Tom 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 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
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cheryl & Tom.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Crewe, VA

More about Cheryl & Tom

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Temperament Evaluator, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Licensed Veterinary Technician, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Cheryl & Tom has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Cheryl & Tom was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Cheryl & Tom’s links

Cheryl & Tom is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Whispering Woods Farms LLC 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

Good level

Whispering Woods Farms LLC 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.

  • 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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), 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.

  • X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 2, von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Full Embark Panel, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, 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 Cheryl & Tom to bring home their puppies.

  • Thom J.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Cheryl and Tom were an absolute delight to work with. Their litter was loaded with beautiful puppies and Cheryl clearly has an amazing gift for caring for and raising incredible puppies. As she invited us into her home to meet three generations of poodles her love and care for them was clear and as she brought each one to us before introducing the puppies we were amazed at how well trained they were. Many of the puppies were still available when we met them and they all had very different personalities. The one thing they all had in common was that they were loving, playful (in different ways) and all were well behaved. Selection quickly became obvious as a new puppy seemed to be a perfect fit for our family. Tom handled the business transaction and provided some general information for the adoption. The contract was clearly written to cover legal and financial aspects but most importantly health and wellbeing of the puppy. Within an hour we were on our way with the blessing of Cheryl and Tom with one of their precious puppies. For the past month we have been absolutely amazed at how incredible it is to have a puppy who is so amazingly smart, well trained and loving. We have gradually introduced her to other dogs in our extended family and she has adjusted nicely to all of them. I hope it will be a long time before we adopt anymore other puppies but when that time comes my first step will be to reach out to Cheryl to see when next she will have a beautiful puppy for us to fall in love with - as we have with this young pup.

    Jordynne D.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    We were so happy with Cheryl and her kindness toward us. She was incredibly accommodating and helped us choose the perfect puppy to fit our lifestyle. Cheryl was very honest about her training methods, and we’re so glad we decided to move forward with her. Our puppy is confident, well-mannered, and exactly as described in his profile. When the time comes to add another dog to our family, we will absolutely be coming back to Cheryl!

    Cherryl P.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2024

    Cheryl and Tom from Whispering Woods Farms were amazing. From the very first message I sent, they were very responsive, answered every question and concern I had, and made the transition for us to get our puppy very easy. It is obvious they really care for and about their dogs and the families they go to. It was a wonderful experience, and if we ever want to grow our furbaby family we know where to go!

  • Bridget J.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    We had such a wonderful experience with Tom & Cheryl! Our poodle came to us already potty trained, comfortable being brushed, and ready for lots of love. 🐩 His temperament is so sweet and loving, and it’s clear he was raised with great care and attention. Cheryl was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to provide us with detailed information about our puppy’s health, feeding, and overall care before we left her home. We are forever grateful for the amazing start she gave our puppy — and for helping us welcome such a perfect new member of our family!

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    Megan W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    I had not had a puppy in 7 years. I was nervous and anxious to bring one home again. I can't even put into words how blessed I feel that I found Cheryl and Tom. They eased all of my fears while waiting for the day we got to bring him home. The amount of work put into these puppies from day one just amazes me. Our Frasier came home at 10 weeks old with the most incredible temperament. Potty training has been a breeze and I can't even remember what I was worried about. As long as they continue breeding, we will never get a puppy from anyone else.

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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.

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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.

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