Black Powder Kennel
- Spring Hill, FL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Tessa M., the breeder behind Black Powder Kennel located in Spring Hill, FL. We are AKC Breeders of Merit as well as AKC Bred with HEART participants. We not only show our dogs (AKC & IABCA), but we work our dogs and fully health test them as well. Our puppies are loved family members 1st and foremost!
Q. & A. with Tessa
Why did you start breeding?
We had several mentors and wanted to follow the path of the good and add to it. We decided we wanted to give back to our fantastic breed and combine all facets of proper breeding.What makes your program special?
It starts before the whelping box in hours of studying each pedigree and going through and making sure the best matches possible are made for each breeding. We then make sure we start all our babies off right with proper socialization and training. We comb through applicants and make sure we make the right match between puppy and family. We want forever homes for our puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Tessa
Tessa 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 between $3,500 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes: AKC registration, age appropriate immunizations, de-worming, health guarantee, microchip, leash/collar & puppy pack. All puppies are raised on Puppy Culture. We ask for a deposit of $500. All deposits are non-refundable, but they are transferable to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tessa 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 Tessa 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 Tessa 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
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tessa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Spring Hill, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Orlando Airport
Flexible meeting point
Tessa can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tessa
Club memberships
Tessa is a member of Black Russian Terrier Club of America and Cypress Creek Kennel Club of Texas.
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder.
Tessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Tessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Tessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black Powder Kennel 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
Black Powder Kennel 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 Black Russian 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.
Dentition
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Agouti DNA Test, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Dominant Black DNA Test, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
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).
