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Celtic's Mastiffs
Meet the breeder
I'm Suzie F., the breeder behind Celtic's Mastiffs located in Ellijay, GA. I enjoy showing my dogs, and they are my companions in every adventure. I do all I can to give my dogs and pups the best lives! I've been working with this magnificent breed since 1995. I strive to preserve my phenomenal bloodlines so they can be enjoyed for generations more to come. It has been such a fulfilling journey, and I am so proud of my Mastiff's accomplishments as well as those of their puppies!
Q. & A. with Suzie
Why did you start breeding?
I got my 1st baby in the 90'. His breeder is still my best friend. She had 9 living in her house. She gave me her top bitch, Sabrina. She needed more attention than she could give. She would breed her, she would just live with me. Her husband was transferred out of state. With Sabrina, we knew we weren't flying to breed and I SURE wasn't giving her back so I bred her. Robin passed it all to me.What makes your program special?
Since the beginning, almost 30 years ago, we have bred for consistency, type, soundness, personality traits, health, and most important to me, longevity. Any of our dogs can be shown by owners and will become Champions. We're very proud of what we've accomplished in the breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot and fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Suzie
Suzie 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 $3,500 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes all Mastiff recommended testing of the parents as well as socialization and temperament testing of all puppies. They learn to walk or run on all kinds of ground cover and hear all types of sounds in a normal home. Each is socialized with their pack but also, my husband and I individually. It covers deworming, the first round of vaccinations, and a home health visit by my Vet. They are typically housebroken prior to going to their forever homes. I am very particular about who gets my babies and I am here for their new families 24/7. My puppy packet outlines everything a new family would need to know about Masitffs and my contract is for the betterment of the puppies' life. I love nothing more than to talk about my babies and their lineage. I do not differentiate between "show" and "pet" quality. Any of my babies can be shown and become Champions or I'm not breeding for the betterment of the breed. The deposit is held until the pups are born after proper screening of prospective homes. If there are not enough pups in the litter or, they don't get pregnant and the new family doesn't want to wait for another litter, the deposit will be refunded. I do not microchip the puppies but contractually, they must be microchipped by 9 months old. The reason for this is Mastiffs grow so quickly, the microchip can travel in their bodies. Prior to taking a deposit, I have a lengthy conversation with any prospective family.”
Contract & health guarantee
Suzie 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 Suzie 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 Suzie 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 Suzie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ellijay, GA
490 miles away
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More about Suzie
Club memberships
Suzie is a member of The Mastiff Club of America.
Suzie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Suzie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Suzie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Celtic's Mastiffs 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
Esther, mom
Mastiff
About Esther
Esther is a beautiful girl but also very demanding when she wants something. She's also a clown. She sleeps with us and for 20-30 minutes a day has to lay in my husbands lap in his chair and go to sleep. She loves to do things that are fun. Besides earning her Grand Championship with limited showing, she always looked forward to everything afterward like FastCat, Farm Dog and other fun things. At home she's very demanding. If one of the others is getting a "pet" she'll bark until she gets hers. She also has a way of telling us what she wants and when she wants it. She's probably the funniest girl I've ever bred and kept. Esther also has Excellent Test Results but for some reason, Good Dog hasn't put that on here.
Excellent health testing
Dakota or Kota, dad
Mastiff
About Dakota or Kota
Please see all about Dakota on the confirmed litter page
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Celtic's Mastiffs 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 Mastiffs.
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.
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
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Temperament Test, Cystinuria Urine Test (PennGen), Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA Dominant (DPRA), Mastiff Type, Cystinuria Type 3, English Mastiff Type Risk Factor, DNA Disease 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).
