Castle Gnome Swedish Vallhunds
Meet the breeder
I'm Erin G., the breeder behind Castle Gnome Swedish Vallhunds located in Queens, NY. We love this breed and do everything we can to help it thrive. We give each of our dogs and puppies the best care that we can. We have outstanding puppies with wonderful temperaments that thrive in the ring and as our companions. Our goal is to produce puppies that can compete in a variety of venues, as well as be faithful friends to their loving families.
Q. & A. with Erin
Why did you start breeding?
I used to be a private dog walker/dog assistant for families on the Upper East Side in New York City. While doing this I was volunteering at The NYC Animal Care Centers of NYC. I decided to switch gears and work for ACC when approached with an offer. I worked as a dog and cat handler but was known in the facilities for my knowledge and handling of rabbits and exotics. Kevin works in healthcare but his hobbies are computers and tech. I went to school for Art History and Kevin, well, has more varying degrees that I can keep up with. So we wanted to combine our passions. Dogs, 3D printing & art . After some time, and research we were gifted with finding Justina and Nick Hagerman of Skyfyre Swedish Vallhunds in Florida. With the amazing support of the Val community, our Daisy is on the road to becoming a Champion and continuing the breeds lines.What makes your program special?
My breeding program is a small family business. All of my babies , fur and human, are all taken care of by me my husband and a shout out to Lala and Poppop, best grandparents! Everyone gets personalized love and attention so our puppies will be rather spoiled when you get them. Sorry not sorry.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Erin
Erin 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
Connect with Erin to learn more details about pricing.
“All of our puppies goes home with a welcome box with a toy with moms scent, puppy leash & puppy collar, Certificate of Health, Vaccinations, Microchip & AKC Registration. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Queens, NY
3844 miles away
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More about Erin
Erin has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Castle Gnome Swedish Vallhunds 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
Daisy, mom
Swedish Vallhund
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Swedish Vallhund over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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
Good level
Castle Gnome Swedish Vallhunds 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 Swedish Vallhunds.
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.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, mutation originally found in Swedish Valhund
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).
