



I'm JoEllen B., the breeder behind Bright Lake Terriers located in Milaca, MN. These are Rat Terrier Type B, now known as Teddy Roosevelt Terriers. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, well-rounded puppies we raise! We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes.

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Milo
Male
Mimi
Female
Mavis
Female
Macy
Female
Martha
Female
Mars
Male
Loyal
Male
Leo
Male
Lita
Female
Lazarus
Male
Lemans
Male
Sid
Male
Saturn
Male
Stratus
Male
Sirius
Male
Stella
Female
Sage
Female
Star
Female
Oreo
Male
Cookie
Female
Sugar
Female
Fudge
Male
Muffin
Female
Kelli
Female
Kiwi
Female
Kandy
Female
Kitara
Female
Kip
Male
Krypton
Male
Keanu
Male
King
Male
Kindle
Female
JoEllen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, JoEllen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Includes guarantee, deworming, first round of puppy shots, puppy pack and puppy food. The deposit is refundable in certain circumstances. It is always transferrable.”
JoEllen 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 JoEllen 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 JoEllen directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from JoEllen.
Meet in Milaca, MN
944 miles away
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Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
902 miles away
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Meet in Wausau, WI
745 miles away
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Club memberships
JoEllen is a member of United Teddy Roosevelt Club Of America and American Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Club.
JoEllen has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
JoEllen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Bright Lake Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Bluey
Bluey is DNA tested through Embark. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, the shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. Bluey is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them). Bluey has a great personality. She is smart and very in tune with us. She loves playing with kids and other dogs.
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Suki
Suki is DNA tested through Embark. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, the shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. Suki is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them). Suki's personality is amazing! She is super loving, active, and very smart. She loves to play with kids and other dogs too.
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Karmel
PLEASE NOTE: While Karmel's tail is not docked, ALL of her puppy's tails WILL BE docked. Karmel is DNA tested through Embark. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, the shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. Karmel is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them). Karmel's personality is awesome! She is a quick learner and very sweet and affectionate. She loves to play with kids and other dogs too.
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Roxie- Retired
Roxie- Retired is a female Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, JoEllen decided to make her part of their program. JoEllen 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.
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About LeeLoo- Retired
LeeLoo is Embark DNA tested for 200+ diseases and traits. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. LeeLoo is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them).
Great level
Bright Lake 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 Teddy Roosevelt Terriers.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with JoEllen to bring home their puppies.
Mark & Jen R.
Verified owner · May 2024
Joellen with Bright Lake Terriers was such a pleasure to work with! She helped us arrange transportation for Bella Bleu from Minnesota to Washington state!! She has spent a lot of time talking with us both before and after we brought our new pup home. Bella is everything we hoped she would be and we are just in love with our new addition to our family! 💕