I'm Sebastian S., the breeder behind Arete English Toy Spaniels located in Des Moines, IA.
Q. & A. with Sebastian
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red, red and white, black and tan, and black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sebastian
Sebastian 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 $1,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sebastian.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Des Moines, IA
4554 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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Meet in Minneapolis, MN
4377 miles away
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More about Sebastian
Club memberships
Sebastian is a member of Mid Atlantic English Toy Spaniel Club.
Sebastian has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Sebastian was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Sebastian is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Arete English Toy Spaniels 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Arete English Toy Spaniels 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 English Toy Spaniels.
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.
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.