Bandersnatch
Meet the breeder
I'm Margaret P., the breeder behind Bandersnatch located in Spencer, NY. We strive to breed for health, temperament, and conformation. We admire the Border Terrier and do what we can to better the breed. We want to establish relationships with the owners of my puppies for the lifetime of the puppy and beyond.
Q. & A. with Margaret
Why did you start breeding?
Border Terriers were a rare breed when I first got into them. The breeder of my first Border encouraged me to breed her and mentored me. She produced my first homebred champion, Ch Bandesnatch Brillig. I do not breed often but have had some success over the years.What makes your program special?
I breed with my daughter Amanda. We are interested in longevity, health, and temperament. We establish relationships with the owners of our puppies for the lifetime of the puppy and beyond. We establish relationships with other breeders and have lasting friendships in the breed.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Margaret
Margaret 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 Margaret to learn more details about pricing.
“This includes AKC registration, a contract, vaccinations, health certificate, microchip that is registered with AKC Reunite, a collar, and lead. Deposit is not accepted until I have a puppy for that buyer. If they change their mind, the deposit is not refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Spencer, NY
More about Margaret
Club memberships
Margaret is a member of Ithaca Dog Training Club, Finger Lakes Kennel Club, Otterhound Club of America, and Border Terrier Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Margaret has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Margaret was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Margaret’s links
Margaret is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bandersnatch 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
Bandersnatch 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 Border Terriers.
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.
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.
DNA Repository, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM)
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).
