Dogtown Kennels OC
Meet the breeder
I'm Rhonda D., the breeder behind Dogtown Kennels OC located in Orange County, CA. We are a small, very contentious, home-based kennel. We breed occasionally.
Q. & A. with Rhonda
Why did you start breeding?
I am a purebred dog lover and a dog show enthusiast. I am in favor of preserving the characteristics, integrity, and soundness of the purebred dog. This is why I began breeding.What makes your program special?
We fully health test for any genetically passed health defects and provide full vetting to all puppies produced here before they go on to their forever homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Rhonda
Rhonda 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 between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Rhonda 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 Rhonda 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 Rhonda 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 Rhonda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Orange County, CA
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More about Rhonda
Rhonda has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Rhonda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Rhonda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dogtown Kennels OC 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Dogtown Kennels OC 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 Staffordshire Terriers.
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.
Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, Brucellosis, Dentition
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.
Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 4A (NCL4A), American Staffordshire Terrier Type
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).
