Double Ring Kuvasz
- Fredericktown, MO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Katharine R., the breeder behind Double Ring Kuvasz located in Fredericktown, MO. My love affair with the Kuvasz breed began in the early 1980s. We acquired our first in 1989 and have been very involved since.
Q. & A. with Katharine
Why did you start breeding?
My grandfather had a couple of Chihuahua litters when I was a kid. I was fascinated with the babies.What makes your program special?
Heart and soul. We are involved in our local all-breed club and the AKC Parent Club for the Kuvasz serving in many capacities, President, Board Member, Chair or member of the Health Committee, member Judges' Education Council, etc. Have worked rescue for 30 years.
Getting a puppy from Katharine
Katharine 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
Contract & health guarantee
Katharine 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 Katharine 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 Katharine 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
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 Katharine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Fredericktown, MO
4639 miles away
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More about Katharine
Club memberships
Katharine is a member of Kuvasz Club of America and Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Katharine has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Katharine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Katharine’s links
Katharine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Double Ring Kuvasz 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
Excellent level
Double Ring Kuvasz 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 Kuvaszok.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
