California Drents
- El Cerrito, CA
Upcoming litters
Planned Drentsche Patrijshond litter
Due Oct. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Marc G., the breeder behind California Drents located in El Cerrito, CA. We strive to breed the healthiest and happiest Drents anywhere. We selectively breed to produce high-quality pups for our buyers! We breed with bloodlines distinct from other North American breeders. All of our studs are from the Netherlands or Belgium. We love our pups and know you will too!
Q. & A. with Marc
Why did you start breeding?
In 2013, I traveled to the Netherlands to pick up Claire, the foundation of my kennel. She is sweet, smart, beautiful and works in the field like nobody's business. She is also healthy with "excellent" hips and normal elbows. In 2016, Claire and I returned to Europe so she could be bred to Ferron, an exceptional male. That breeding produced six healthy pups, including Gracie.What makes your program special?
Our focus is health followed by conformation and hunting aptitude. We breed only with dogs that meet health standards and do not make exceptions or excuses for abnormal hip or elbow test results. This doesn't mean that we sacrifice conformation. The only North American bred Drent to receive an "excellent" conformation score from a qualified Dutch judge is California Drents' Yosemite.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Marc
Marc 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.
Marc partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“Different buyers will have different needs. Puppies will be evaluated to provide the best possible match.”
Price
“Price includes AKC and DPCNA registration, microchip, deworming, and vet visit with initial vaccinations. Application at: https://www.californiadrents.com/puppy-application/. We do not seek deposits unless and until healthy puppies have arrived and only from families to whom we expect to able to provide a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marc 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 Marc 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 Marc 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
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marc.
Breeder's location
Meet in El Cerrito, CA
5664 miles away
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More about Marc
Club memberships
Marc is a member of Northern California Chapter - NAVHDA, North American Versatile Hunting Dog Associaiton, and Drentsche Patrijshond Club of North America.
Marc has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Marc was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Marc is a trusted Good Dog breeder
California Drents 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
Rose, mom
Drentsche Patrijshond
About Rose
Rose is an energetic and affectionate Drent from Holland now living in California. A Dutch judge declared her an "excellent breed example." Rose as multiple "excellent" evaluations from Dutch judges and several "Best in Open Show" wins from the American Kennel Club. She is excellent in the field, readily earning her AKC Junior Hunter title. She lives with two other Drents and a Maine Coon cat.
