Della Serra Pekingese

Stephany C.

Breeder of Pekingese

  • Bel Air, MD · 69 miles away
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Stephany C., the breeder behind Della Serra Pekingese located in Bel Air, MD. Excellent health, temperament & intelligence are the foundations of our small program. Our dogs are OFA certified (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) and have also had complete genetic (DNA) health panels done. Before our puppies leave for their new homes, they receive complete physical & orthopedic examinations by our veterinarian(s). Additionally, they are vaccinated appropriately for their age, have a fecal check and are microchipped. Each of our dogs and puppies are raised in our home. They’re provided the best of veterinary care, excellent nutrition, daily socialization, enrichment activities and most importantly, a lot of love. Our heart and soul is poured into each one of our dogs and every single puppy. The result: healthy, intelligent and very happy companions.

Q. & A. with Stephany

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was a Junior handler showing & competing with working & hunting breeds. While I adored each of them and am forever grateful for everything they’ve taught me, I was always smitten with the Pekingese breed. I couldn’t help being drawn to their ring and would stand in awe of these regal little creatures. Their beauty, confidence and commanding presence fascinated me. I became hopelessly hooked on this incredible little breed & their larger than life personalities.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am a small hobby breeder. I never breed just to breed - our litters are carefully planned to continue improving upon the health, function, structure and temperament in our lines. We painstakingly select our dogs to enhance the attributes listed above while simultaneously working to avoid the exaggerations that often cause health issues in the breed. We work very closely with our veterinarians. Our dogs and puppies are always our top priority and receive optimal care. Early socialization & neurological stimulation begins shortly after birth and throughout the puppies early weeks with us. We introduce our puppies to novel sounds, sights, smells, textures, people and situations. Potty training begins at 3 weeks of age in the whelping box and they tend to learn very quickly. We offer our new owners support for the lifetime of their new family member. We are available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have about your puppy at any time.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, cream, fawn, fawn sable, red, and red sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Stephany

Stephany 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 $150 deposit and between $1,050 - $1,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Contact Breeder. We do not accept deposits until puppies are approximately 9 weeks or age, have had their veterinary exams and all references have been checked.”

Contract & health guarantee

Stephany 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 Stephany 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 Stephany 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 Stephany.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Bel Air, MD

69 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Flexible meeting point

Stephany can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Stephany

  • Club memberships

    Stephany is a member of 4H , 4H , CKC, Obedience , AKC, and Traditional Pekingese Club of America .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    ENS, Avidog, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing.

  • Stephany has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Stephany was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Stephany’s links

Stephany is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Della Serra Pekingese 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Della Serra Pekingese 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 Pekingese.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 , 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.

  • Temperament Test

    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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Oculocutaneous Albinism, Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Full Embark 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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