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Bella Dulce
- Hillsboro, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Jacqueline H., the breeder behind Bella Dulce located in Hillsboro, VA. We have been involved with Havanese and breeding and showing sound and healthy dogs and well loved pets since 2004. We were blessed Žofie, our first Pyreneean mastiff from Los Hafanos in 2023. We will be forever grateful for our precious girl. We live on a farm in Virginia where we have a small flock of chickens, horses, and Valais Blacknose sheep. We had two Akbash fulfilling the livestock guardian dog (LGD) role. When one passed away, we found ourselves in search of another dog. We took the opportunity to research breeds that would be a better fit on the farm, more welcoming of visitors, calm, and very tolerant of our Havanese. We stumbled upon the Pyrenean mastiff as a breed that checked all of our wishes for an LGD. In the process, we met many wonderful people that have become friends during the journey, have answered countless questions, and provided generous support. We traveled to Czechia in 2023. It was a wonderful experience filled with beautiful memories. We had high hopes for Žofie to be a wonderful companion for our family to include our Havanese, participate in the show ring, and mature into a wonderful livestock guardian for our sheep. Žofie was the beginning of our wonderful journey with Pyrenean mastiffs. Zofie was an absolute delight from the very beginning! She was love at first sight for everyone in the family, and she captured our heart instantly. Žofie has turned out to be confident, sweet and loving, friendly with visitors, gentle with our Havanese, tolerant of the small dogs taking her bones and toys, loving with any animal, watchful of us when we are outside, playful with our Doberman and Standard poodle, and calm which is a bonus for her role as a livestock guardian. She is full of life, vigor, and sweetness with everyone she meets and anything she does. Žofie has matured into a wonderful guardian of our Valais Blacknose sheep and is a complete joy for us. We plan to complete her AKC Award of Merit in 2026. Žofie will be turning 3 years old in January 2026. We have dreamt of this day for years. We are overjoyed to share that Žofie (Delta Los Hafanos) and Magnus ( UKC Ch Ander de Estrella Polar) welcomed five beautiful puppies on November 14, 2025. We will enjoy every minute with this special litter of puppies.
Q. & A. with Jacqueline
Why did you start breeding?
We have been involved with Havanese and breeding and showing sound and healthy dogs and well loved pets since 2004. We were blessed Žofie, our first Pyrenean mastiff from Los Hafanos in 2023.What makes your program special?
We focus on breeding only fully health tested parents, provide socialization with visitors, children, and animals, and give much love and care when the puppies are raised with us in our home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jacqueline
Jacqueline 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jacqueline.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hillsboro, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Flexible meeting point
Jacqueline can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Jacqueline
Jacqueline has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Jacqueline was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Jacqueline’s links
Jacqueline is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bella Dulce 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
Zofie, mom
Pyrenean Mastiff
About Zofie
Zofie is a female Pyrenean Mastiff. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jacqueline decided to make her part of their program. Jacqueline 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
Excellent level
Bella Dulce 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 Pyrenean Mastiffs.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam, Spine (OFA, FCI)
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).
