Athena Rima
Meet the breeder
I'm Athena R., the breeder behind Athena Rima located in Spokane, WA. We are a show breeding program dedicated to breeding top-quality Vizslas. We believe the perfect dog starts with work done by the breeder. We believe in open communication with our future puppy parents and do our best to help your puppy have a healthy, happy start in life!
Q. & A. with Athena
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to set an excellent foundation for our own show dog. We fell in love with the process of breeding and the rest is history.What makes your program special?
We want you to have the best experience possible when you buy a puppy from us! We will work with you every step of the way.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Athena
Athena 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
Connect with Athena to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Athena 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 Athena 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 Athena 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 Athena.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Spokane, WA
4958 miles away
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More about Athena
Club memberships
Athena is a member of Puget Sound Vizsla Club and Vizsla Club of America.
Athena has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Athena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Athena’s links
Athena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Athena Rima 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
Athena Rima 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 Vizslas.
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.
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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
