I'm Gerald B., the breeder behind Bakari located in Oglesby, IL. We focus on intentional breeding so that we can produce quality puppies that are excellent representations of the standard. Our program is dedicated to only breeding dogs that we know are exemplary representations of the standard and will make a positive contribution to their line and to the families who love them. We care deeply about our dogs and puppies, and we want only the best for them and for our buyers.
Q. & A. with Gerald
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Zorro
Went home
Male
Joy
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Gerald
Gerald 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 Gerald to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Gerald 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 Gerald 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 Gerald directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gerald.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Oglesby, IL
4408 miles away
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More about Gerald
Gerald has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Gerald was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Gerald is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bakari 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
Myrtle, mom
Xoloitzcuintli
About Myrtle
Myrtle is a female Xoloitzcuintli over 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gerald decided to make her part of their program. Gerald 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Bakari 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 Xoloitzcuintli.
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.