Butterball Kennel

Jodi G.

Breeder of Russell Terriers

  • Citra, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Chance

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11 weeks old · Male

Rocky

Ready now

11 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Jodi G., the breeder behind Butterball Kennel located in Citra, FL. Butterball began when a horse crazy teenager brought home a cute little pup from a horse show one day. This pup was not registered because the breed had not yet become an official breed here in the United States but she was called a Russell Terrier. That was the beginning of what would become Butterball Farm and eventually Butterball Kennel. Our home was attached to our horse barn through a walkway and one day a decision was made to remodel the barn. Beautiful indoor dog accommodations were built along with a nursery to raise pups safely. Surveillance cameras throughout our kennel & nursery provide the ability to watch our dogs & puppies from our home or anywhere.

Q. & A. with Jodi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our first Jack Russell Terrier was purchased at a horse show many years ago and that was the beginning of our addiction to these fun loving dogs!
  • What makes your program special?

    Butterball goes above and beyond to breed and raise healthy, fun loving puppies that have awesome personalities. We don't take short cuts in our breeding program...each puppy we raise is like our own child and it is important that each finds a family as special as they are.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include white and tan and white and black. 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Jodi

Jodi 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 $1,425 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC Registration (limited in most cases), regular deworming, Neopar (parvo) vaccine at 4 & 6 weeks of age, vet check at 8 weeks of age in addition to health certificate and first set of puppy vaccines. Two year hereditary health guarantee. AKC Reunite microchip. Puppy Care package to include puppy food, Snuggle Puppy, one month of Trupanion insurance. Deposit is required when puppy is picked out or you are waiting on a litter to be born to choose from. It is non-refundable but is transferable up to a year. Some circumstances may justify a refund of the deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jodi 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 Jodi 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 Jodi 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jodi.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Citra, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. Pete–Clearwater Airport


Meet in Boca Raton, FL

More about Jodi

  • Club memberships

    Jodi is a member of Blue Ridge Russell Terrier Club and AKC.

  • Jodi has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Jodi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Jodi’s links

Jodi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Butterball 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Butterball 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 Russell Terriers.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Jodi to bring home their puppies.

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    Suda C.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2024

    This was our 2nd adoption from Butterball Kennel. Our 1st adoption was back in 2007 and our Max left us last year. So wife was ready for another puppy and Murphy joined our family and his big brother, Harley.

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    Tamara K.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    Jodi was amazing very helpful informative and kind! She went above and beyond to help me with getting our baby girl. She had answered my questions even after getting our baby. I already want another one!

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    Mary-Ellen M.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2023

    A recommendation from a friend of my husband's.

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