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Dirty Paws Breeding
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie U., the breeder behind Dirty Paws Breeding located in Iona, MN. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Our goal is to produce healthy dogs with amazing temperaments while leaving a legacy of greatness in the breed. We are dedicated advocates for proper breeding techniques.
Q. & A. with Katie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn, white, tricolors, blue fawn, and blue. 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.
Beulah - 4 Week Photo
Went homeFemale
Gus - 4 week photo
Went homeMale
Glenn
Went homeMale
Gilbert
Went homeMale
Blanche - 4 week photo
Went homeFemale
Gerald - 4 week photo
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie 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 $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Bertha is a Fluffy French Bulldog with the fluffy gene passed to her litter. This is not as common in the French Bulldog line. Gary is a standard French Bulldog with a short compact body. They are Non-refundable but do understand that life changes may mean you have to wait for the next litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie 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
- 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
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Iona, MN
4516 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Joe Foss Field
4565 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Katie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Katie
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Katie’s links
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dirty Paws Breeding 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
Bertha, mom
French Bulldog
About Bertha
She is a Blue Fawn Sable - Fluffy French Bulldog. Her fur is the softest and she is a great snuggler!! Loves to be the boss of the boys in our house and play with her toys - we refer to her as our little princess and she knows it!! Clear of these diseases: CC,GG,GG,NI Coloring: EmEm,kyky,ayat,dd,BB,Ssp,M*m Coat Traits:II,LhLh,TT,CC
Gary, dad
French Bulldog
About Gary
Gary is a Fawn with black mask. He was very small as a puppy and has grown nicely into a compact muscular build and is a ball of good energy!! Loves to play fetch! We have DNA Tested him - He is CC,GG,GG,NN Clear. Coloring: EmEm, kyky,ayay,coco,BB,Ssp,mm,rr,hh Coat Traits: II,ShSh,TT,CC
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Dirty Paws Breeding 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 French Bulldogs.
Hip Dysplasia , 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Spine (OFA, FCI)
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
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).
