I'm Darla H., the breeder behind DarNpugz located in Roosevelt, MN. When I decided to raise Pugs I decided I wanted to do some of the fun colors that are available and I have gotten some beautiful colors. They are all healthy, fun-loving clowns. I adore each puppy I own and find so much fulfillment in seeing the joy they bring to others.
Q. & A. with Darla
Why did you start breeding?
My youngest son was the animal lover in the family and the only one who didn't have a pet. I talked him into a Pug instead of a Bulldog. I owned two before I decided to give breeding a try. My first litter was love at first sight. I enjoy every part of my day, from cleaning puppy pens to grooming the adults.
What makes your program special?
I work with Pugs of color. My original goal was to produce one of each color but I have since become passionate about quality over quantity and ensuring each of my pups is healthy and happy prior to joining their forever homes. I have been so blessed with my dogs and have had very few health issues. I am fortunate to not have to work outside the home, so I spend hours researching and learning on line. I am grateful to spend a life with my wonderful dogs and will always strive to learn, grow, and better my program. I am very dedicated to what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I truly want the very best for my puppies and their forever families.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Darla
Darla 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 $200 refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppy prices depend on colors.”
Contract & health guarantee
Darla 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 Darla 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 Darla directly.
DarNpugz 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
Pup, mom
Pug
About Pup
Pup is a female Pug. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darla decided to make her part of their program. Darla 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
DarNpugz 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 Pugs.
Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE)
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).