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Carousel Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicholas H., the breeder behind Carousel Kennel located in Pinckneyville, IL. Our mission is to raise healthy, structurally sound dogs with great temperaments for conformation and companionship.
Q. & A. with Nicholas
Why did you start breeding?
A love for dogs and producing top quality animals has always been a passion of mine.What makes your program special?
We are breeding quality dogs from a great foundation while collaborating with other top quality breeders. We prioritize health, temperament and type to ensure the dogs produced here are moving the breed forward. We only produce a couple of litters per year focusing on quality over quantity.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include powderpuff and hairless coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include slate, sable, 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 Nicholas
Nicholas 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 $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price included AKC Registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchip, lifetime membership to AKC reunite and a puppy starter kit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicholas.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pinckneyville, IL
4579 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
4582 miles away
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Meet in St. Louis, MO
4582 miles away
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More about Nicholas
Club memberships
Nicholas is a member of Crab Orchard Kennel Club.
Nicholas has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Nicholas was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Nicholas is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Carousel 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
Josie, mom
Chinese Crested
About Josie
Josie is a female Chinese Crested. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicholas decided to make her part of their program. Nicholas 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Carousel 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 Chinese Cresteds.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 3 (rcd3), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
