Affinity
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Meet the breeder
I'm Cassie R., the breeder behind Affinity located in Elko New Market, MN. 50 years of breeding puppies that are healthily, good temperaments. Our puppies are socialized from the moment they are born! Our last litter was 5 years ago, we don't breed often.
Q. & A. with Cassie
Why did you start breeding?
To continue the love of the breed. We only breed every few years.What makes your program special?
50 years of breeding, showing and coursing with limited breeding, we bring experience and knowledge from researching this beautiful breed.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Cassie
Cassie 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
Contract & health guarantee
Cassie 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 Cassie 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 Cassie directly.
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 Cassie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elko New Market, MN
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More about Cassie
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer.
Cassie has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Cassie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Cassie’s links
Cassie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Affinity 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 health testing
Great level
Affinity 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 Whippets.
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.
Whippet Health Foundation Database, Vet Wellness Exam
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.
