Big A Kennels
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Emily A.
Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs, Labrador Retrievers, Old English Sheepdogs, Sheepadoodles, and Dilute Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Emily A., the breeder behind Big A Kennels located in Wendell, ID. We raise our dogs with love at our home. We have high expectations for our pups and strive to put each one into a loving family. We commit ourselves towards preparing each one of our puppies to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
I have enjoyed working with animals all my life and when I expressed interest in breeding dogs my husband was excited. He has always been involved in genetics and breeding of horses and livestock so he handles selection and evaluation of dogs for our breeding program. Our son and I do the day to day puppy raising.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Dilute Retriever puppies include silver, charcoal, and fox red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Emily
Emily 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 Emily to learn more details about pricing.
“Price varies dependent on breed. Puppies other than sheepadoodles come with AKC registration. Our pups have a veterinary check, 1st vaccinations, regular worming, and microchip. Prices vary depending on breed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wendell, ID
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pocatello Airport
More about Emily
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Big A Kennels 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
Bernese Mountain Dog
Dilute Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Old English Sheepdog
Sheepadoodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Big A Kennels 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 Bernese Mountain Dogs.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
