Cross the Rubicon
- Gainesville, VA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Kerry Blue Terrier litter
Due July 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Natalia K., the breeder behind Cross the Rubicon located in Gainesville, VA. I fell in love with Kerry Blue Terriers 30 years ago because of their versatility, the look, the right size and non shedding cot. Since 1995, I am striving to produce the best in the breed. I am proud to compete with many of my dogs for the top ranking, achieving not just No 1 placement in USA but abroad as well. My Kerries are wonderful pets and versatile working/competition dogs.
Q. & A. with Natalia
Why did you start breeding?
In 1998, I met the real game-changer, Italian and Multi Ch. Aran Enniskeen. After seeing this keen, upstanding, gorgeous male, my fate was sealed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEoEpyeWS2QWhat makes your program special?
https://showsightmagazine.com/dr-natalia-samaj-kunze-cross-the-rubicon-kerry-blue-terriers/What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies are wheaten. Kerry Blue Terrier puppies are blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Natalia
Natalia 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Natalia partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Every buyer receives questionnaire prepared by USKBTC and we discuss availability of certain traits based on the future owner's preference.”
Price
“The price depends on the puppy- comes with health exam, vaccine and microchip. Leaving a deposit (or earnest money) acts as "good faith" to prove to the seller that you are financially capable and serious about the purchase. Because taking puppy off the market is a financial risk for the seller, the deposit compensates them if the buyer backs out without a valid reason.”
Contract & health guarantee
Natalia 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 Natalia 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 Natalia 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 in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Natalia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gainesville, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Flexible meeting point
Natalia can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Natalia
Club memberships
Natalia is a member of United KBT Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Natalia has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Natalia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Natalia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cross the Rubicon 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
Toby, dad
Kerry Blue Terrier
About Toby
Irish & International Champion BRYKAR Night of Thunder, proven sire of BIS & Irish Champions, is sired by a dog I had my eye on for some time, Irish & Australian Supreme Ch. Catachgorm Oliver Twist and is grandson of Irish Ch. Glenachall Peaky Blinders (the sire of 2026 Crufts BOB). "Toby" was newly imported to USA in Spring of 2026. Toby is a beautiful Kerry with a nice, steady disposition and plenty of patience for things big and small. He is shown to his AKC Championship in 2026.
Q, mom
Kerry Blue Terrier
About Q
Beautiful inside out, KC CH Cross the Rubicon Quicksilver of Aristocrat, the Morris & Essex Best of Winners- sister to Montgomery WB/SB GCH CtR Queen Bee, Westminster& Crufts BOB Supreme& MultiCh Omen; daughter of AKC National Champion BOB, GCH CtR Nightingale and granddaughter of USA No.1, Westminster BOB GCHG CtR Korvin Ray.
OkiDokie, mom
Kerry Blue Terrier
About OkiDokie
Busy showing the boys, I hardly give my girls any credit, so here comes: Meno’s “ little sister “ Oki ✅, Ch. Cross the Rubicon OK U Stay. 🎀 Feminine bitch of the correct proportion ⚡️🎀18 inch x 18.5 inch🎀 *AKC standard- Back short, strong and straight (i.e., level), with no appearance of slackness. Loin short and powerful. Oki is not just the sister to Number one Kerry in USA, CtR Omen, but her parents are No.1 Kerry in the country, CtR Korvin Ray and top winning CtR Nightingale. After finishing her AKC Championship, Oki stepped in to be a model in grooming competitions across the USA. She is active girl and loves to cuddle.
Parent health testing
Kerry Blue Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Excellent level
Cross the Rubicon 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 Kerry Blue Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Factor XI Deficiency, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
