Crossway Akitas, Whippets, & Russian Toys
- Holly Springs, MS ·
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer D., the breeder behind Crossway Akitas, Whippets, & Russian Toys located in Holly Springs, MS. I am passionate about preserving and building upon the foundation of the many dedicated breeders before me with an emphasis to improve on the integrity of ethical breeding programs. I make careful selections of breeding dogs and perform extensive health testing.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
Because of my dedication to both the physical and mental health of these incredible dogs, I breed to pass these traits down to future generations. Every litter is always a little different, but it is so fulfilling to see the different personalities and such a joy and challenge to hand-raise each puppy. I love watching them blossom!What makes your program special?
We are dedicated to breeding dogs that I know are excellent representations of the standard and will make a positive contribution to their line and YOU. I prioritize proper care and socialization for each puppy and set my puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter. I choose parents whose genes bring out the best qualities and produce well-balanced puppies!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Teal Girl
Went homeFemale
Gray Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Turquoise Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Black Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Green Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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.
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
“The price includes limited AKC registration, health guarantee, 1st round (or beyond) of vaccines, routine de-worming, microchipping, raised on the Puppy Culture program, and lifetime breeder support. I accept deposits once I can guarantee I have a puppy available for you. All puppies are the same price regardless of color and sex.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Holly Springs, MS
724 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Memphis Airport
742 miles away
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Meet in Nashville, TN
547 miles away
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More about Jennifer
Club memberships
Jennifer is a member of American Whippet Club, Akita Club of America, Russian Toy Club Of America, Kennel Club of North Mississippi, Lone Star Akita Club, and Heart Of Texas Akita Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Jennifer’s links
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Crossway Akitas, Whippets, & Russian Toys 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
All breeds
Whippet
Russian Toy
Skye, mom
Whippet
About Skye
Skye is silly and affectionate all rolled in one. In her first litter, she produced puppies with very stable temperaments who went on to earn AKC Championships and Field titles. One puppy is even a professionally trained service dog.
Quin, mom
Russian Toy
About Quin
Quin charming, silly, and extremely smart. Her favorite hobbies are curling up in my lap and hunting rats (in that order). Quin is retired from a very successful career in AKC Conformation where her accomplishments include multiple MISC Best In Shows, multiple Toy Group placements, 2023 No. 5 Russian Toy (No. 1 female), 2024 Top 20 Invitational, Grand Champion Select at Westminster Kennel Club 2024. Even more impressive is her ability to out-produce herself. Her first litter (Aug 2021), she produced a Best In Specialty Show winner, and her second litter (Aug 2022) produced 4 AKC Champions (2 Grand Champions), 2 of which finished in the Top 20 Breed standings in 2024.
Parent health testing
Akita
Russian Toy
Whippet
Excellent level
Crossway Akitas, Whippets, & Russian Toys 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 Akita.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
