Caldersong Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Erica M., the breeder behind Caldersong Kennels located in Bethel, OH. We’re proud to be a foundation kennel for the United States recognition of this amazing breed. Our goal is to utilize the diverse working background of the Yakutian Laika to produce healthy, active family companions. We support and encourage all activities with our dogs, such as mushing, backpacking, conformation, obedience and weight-pull.
Q. & A. with Erica
Why did you start breeding?
Having befriended a breeder several years before getting our first dog, we knew Yakutian Laikas were the ideal breed for us-pairing an intelligent, inquisitive nature with a more biddable temperament. We wanted a dog that would be equally at home on an all-day hike or cuddling on the sofa and the Yakutian Laika was it!What makes your program special?
Our breeding efforts seek to maintain the working heritage of the Yakutian Laika. Dogs produced by Caldersong have excelled in Rally obedience, weight pull, dryland mushing, scent work and herding/farm work.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, gray and white, white and black, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Erica
Erica 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes early socialization, beginning of crate training, microchipping, AKC registration and vaccinations/deworming. Shipping/travel costs are the responsibility of the buyer.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erica 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 Erica 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 Erica 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erica.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bethel, OH
4333 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
4351 miles away
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More about Erica
Erica has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Erica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Erica’s links
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Erica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Caldersong Kennels 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
Styx, mom
Yakutian Laika
About Styx
Styx is the keeper puppy from our second litter. From the day she was born, Styx has been a confident, very people friendly girl. She’s joined us on hikes, road trips and was an excellent ambassador for Yakutian Laikas at AKC Meet The Breeds in 2023.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Caldersong Kennels 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 Yakutian Laikas.
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.
X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy (XL-PRA), Full Embark Panel
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).
