Autumn Vanskiver
- Kalifornsky, AK
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Autumn V., the breeder behind Autumn Vanskiver located in Kalifornsky, AK. Our puppies are raised in our home as part of our family, recieving daily love, socialization, and enrichment. They interact with our children, explore indoor and outdoor play areas, and are never kennel-raised. We focus on health, temperament, and confidence. Our parents dogs are OFA certified.
Q. & A. with Autumn
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tri-color and merle. 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.
Seldovia
Went homeFemale
Kenai
Went homeFemale
Juneau
Went homeFemale
Talkeetna
Went homeFemale
Cordova
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Autumn
Autumn has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Autumn partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
“Our puppy price includes age-appropriate vaccinations, routine deworming, a veterinary health exam, a health record, and a puppy starter kit. All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of color and size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Autumn 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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Autumn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kalifornsky, AK
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport
Meet in Soldotna, AK
More about Autumn
Autumn has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Autumn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Autumn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Autumn Vanskiver 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
Jo, mom
Bernedoodle
About Jo
Jo is a female Bernedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Autumn decided to make her part of their program. Autumn 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.
Sully, dad
Bernedoodle
About Sully
Sully is a male Bernedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Autumn decided to make him part of their program. Autumn 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.
Parent health testing
Good level
Autumn Vanskiver 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 Bernedoodles.
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 (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.
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.
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).
