I'm Connie S., the breeder behind Bluegrass Russell Terriers located in Wurtland, KY. At Bluegrass Russel Terriers we pride ourselves in being a family, not a kennel. All my Russells live in the house with me and my husband. My Russell Terriers eat, play and sleep with us. I have been showing and breeding Jack Russell Terriers for 20+ years. My Terriers are involved in conformation,go to ground, agility, and barn hunt. If you are looking for well-rounded Russell Terriers, look no further!!
Q. & A. with Connie
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding after years of showing dogs.
What makes your program special?
I want my dogs healthy and happy! All my parents are health tested through PawPrints genetics. The puppies are vaccinated, microchipped, and registered before leaving home. All dogs and puppies are raised and kept in my house.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Connie
Connie 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$500 Non-Refundable But Transferable Puppy Deposit
This helps secure your spot in line to receive one of our awesome puppies.
Due at pick up. $2,000
All Puppies Regardless Of Sex, Color, Coat Type Are The Same Price.
All Puppies Regardless Of Show, Pet, Performance, Breeding Stock Are The Same Price.
Puppies Are Sold With Full AKC Rights
Health Teated Parents. They will receive their first round of vaccines before leaving. Deposit guarantees their place in picking a puppy from the litter and goes towards the purchase price or if nothing turns out in that litter then picj in another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Connie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wurtland, KY
288 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tri-State Airport (Milton J. Ferguson Field)
278 miles away
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More about Connie
Connie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Connie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Connie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bluegrass Russell Terriers 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
Poko, dad
Russell Terrier
About Poko
Poko is a male Russell Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Connie decided to make him part of their program. Connie 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.
Paris, mom
Russell Terrier
About Paris
Paris is a female Russell Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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.
Kali, mom
Russell Terrier
About Kali
Kali is a female Russell Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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.
Winnie, mom
Russell Terrier
About Winnie
Winnie is a female Russell Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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.
Buckle, dad
Russell Terrier
About Buckle
Buckle is a male Russell Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Connie decided to make him part of their program. Connie 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
Great level
Bluegrass Russell Terriers 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 Russell Terriers.
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).