Dark Water Bullies
Meet the breeder
I'm Teresa M., the breeder behind Dark Water Bullies located in Sedro Woolley, WA. My program focuses on health first and foremost with temperament and conformation tied for a close second. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to his or her forever home. We offer well-tempered, health-tested family companions with foundations tha.
Q. & A. with Teresa
Why did you start breeding?
It is my passion to breed these incredible dogs and help ensure the future of the American Bully. I got into breeding to be an example of quality breeding practices to ensure the American Bully will continue to thrive for generations to come.What makes your program special?
I focus highly on the health of the dogs and establishing the standard. I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy American Bullies for others to enjoy and do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. Most of my dogs are well-conditioned and prepared to excel within their forever families. I truly love the American Bully breed and am dedicated to looking out for the breed as a whole. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred and am proud of the temperament and conformation of my puppies. I can provide extensive knowledge and guidance for any family looking to bring home one of these wonderful dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Teresa
Teresa 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
"Price includes UTD shots and deworm, puppy pack, 30 days of insurance, and microchip. Deposits are only refundable if I back out of the contract, but refunds will be considered on a individual basis. Otherwise, they will be transferred to another litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Teresa 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 Teresa 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 Teresa directly.
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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Teresa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sedro Woolley, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
More about Teresa
Teresa has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Teresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Teresa’s links
Teresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dark Water Bullies 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
Olivia, mom
American Bully
About Olivia
Olivia is a female American Bully almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Tracheal Hypoplasia, +5 more.
Epiphany, mom
American Bully
About Epiphany
Epiphany is a female American Bully. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Good health testing
Tracheal Hypoplasia, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Merrit, mom
American Bully
About Merrit
Merrit is a female American Bully. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +3 more.
Rose, mom
American Bully
About Rose
Rose is a female American Bully over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +4 more.
Violet, mom
American Bully
About Violet
Violet is a female American Bully. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Tracheal Hypoplasia, +5 more.
Clover, mom
American Bully
About Clover
Clover is a female American Bully. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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
Excellent level
Dark Water Bullies 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 American Bullies.
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.
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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis, Tracheal Hypoplasia
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.
Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (crd1), American Staffordshire Terrier Type, Ichthyosis, American Bulldog Type, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), DNA Coat/Trait 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).
