I'm Katie H., the breeder behind Briarbirch Jack Russell Terriers.. Having Jack Russells in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much joy in providing that same companionship to other homes! We are very passionate about dogs and responsible breeding practices. We hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs.
Q. & A. with Katie
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Katie's location
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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More about Katie
Club memberships
Katie is a member of Jack Russell Terrier Club of America.
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Briarbirch Jack 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Briarbirch Jack 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 Jack Russell Terriers.
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.
JRT Health Registry, JRTCA Registry, 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.
Neonatal Ataxia (NNA), Jack Russell Terrier Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
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).