Down in the Holler
- Morristown, TN
- Responds within a few hours
Upcoming litters
Expected Cocker Spaniel litter
Due Mar. 2026
Expected Boston Terrier litter
Due Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather T., the breeder behind Down in the Holler located in Morristown, TN. We’re proud of the AKC healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! The loyalty and loving disposition of these breeds are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Heather
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Boston Terrier puppies include black brindle and white, seal and white, seal brindle and white, brindle and white, and black and white. Cocker Spaniel puppies include brown white and tan, brown and tan, brown and white, brown, blue roan and tan, red roan, sable and white, sable, black and white, and blue roan. 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.
AKC Emerald
ReservedFemale
AKC Clover
ReservedMale
AKC Shamrock
ReservedMale
Liberty
Went homeFemale
Honor
Went homeFemale
Valor
Went homeMale
Swizzle
Went homeMale
Creumbelina
Went homeFemale
Vanelope
Went homeFemale
Jubileena
Went homeFemale
Macchiato
Went homeMale
Mocha
Went homeMale
Latte "Roan"
Went homeMale
Espresso "Roan"
Went homeMale
Cappuccino
Went homeFemale
Frappuccino
Went homeFemale
Chandler
Went homeMale
Joey
Went homeMale
Phoebe
Went homeFemale
Monica
Went homeFemale
Ross
Went homeMale
Tundra(Sable)
Went homeMale
Forest
Went homeMale
Timber
Went homeMale
AKC💚Oaken (parti sable) 💚
Went homeMale
Asher
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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
“These prices include AKC Registration, Health guarantee for jhc and patellas , Complete genetic panel for our for cocker spaniels, This also includes microchipping, and Vaccinations. All deposits are the same. Prices do not change based on gender or color. Prices are based on registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Morristown, TN
4435 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
4481 miles away
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Meet in Bristol, VA
4370 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Heather’s links
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Down in the Holler 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
Litter and program updates
Heather T.
Litter update on 26 June 2025 •We started mush today ! While we only took a few licks, soon we will devour the whole plate ! We are growing.
Max and Persephone's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 20 Feb. 2025 •These little cuties love watching me from their little area ! Who doesn't love those little faces. Eclipse and Hank are still looking for a home 🥰
Oakley and Willow's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 23 Jan. 2025 •…Introduced Maggie's litter to the toddler play pen. This is were all puppies graduate to as they wean off mom. At 3wks old these babies are learning to explore. They will still spend the majority of time with Maggie, but will spend about 2hrs a day in the big puppy pen and I'll gradually increase time as they get older. * notice , one of these things, is not like the other 😉 * Retired momma Boston, Genavieve was playing Aunt while these babies ate dinner
Oakley and Maggie's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 17 Jan. 2025 •We've started wet kibble !
Oakley and Willow's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 08 Jan. 2025 •…These babies are growing so quickly. Eyes are opening, little grunts and growls are starting. Personalities will start showing in the next week when they really get their feet under them.
Oakley and Willow's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 02 Jan. 2025 •Growing quickly ! This set of 5, are absolutely stunning color wise.
Oakley and Maggie's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Cocker Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Rowan, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Rowan
Rowan is a sweet and very smart sable roan American cocker spaneil Easily the sweetest girl we own. She loves everyone, and her best friend is a orange cat named Wallen.
Uploaded health tests
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), +4 more.Bailey, mom
Boston Terrier
About Bailey
Bailey is an amazing boston ! Sweet affectionate, never meets a stranger. She loves every one and is a very active girl. Long walks, dog parks, softball games, and riding in the car are some of her favorite activities. Shes very gentle with children, loves dogs and cats. Bailey has been raised in our home with teenagers a very doting little girl and tons of other animal siblings. Bailey is a traditional black and white Boston terrier
Sweet, mom
Boston Terrier
About Sweet
Sweet is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Willow, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Willow
Willow is the sweetest and gentlest cocker spaniel I've ever owned. She is slow and easy around babies and children, which is one attribute she passes on to her puppies. She loves nothing more then to sit beside you and cuddle.
Uploaded health tests
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC).Oakley, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Oakley
Oakley is the most gentle and emotionally in tune with human feelings Dog I have ever had the privilege of raising. He is very smart. Loves to fetch sticks and balls. He picks up on new commands and training very quickly. Puppies from Oakley get rave reviews on how easily they are to train and how loving and sweet they are. Oakley is a 25lb ball of fur who loves nothing more then to sit at my feet and give hugs.
Uploaded health tests
Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +4 more.Maggie, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Excellent level
Down in the Holler 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 Boston Terriers.
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.
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Heather to bring home their puppies.
Bill C.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Heather was an absolute joy to work with. Didn't matter what time of night it was, if we asked for new pics of our boy, she obliged. Very friendly and process was quick and simple.
Jenny E.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Heather was great! She was very responsive and communicative. I had to delay picking up our puppy because of a death in the family and she was incredibly understanding and patient about that. The vet said Nova was very healthy, and we can also say that she’s incredibly smart and sweet as well.
EMEdward M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
+4We got our sweet Holly from Heather last year and are so very happy that we did. Holly is a beautiful and healthy cocker spaniel that is smart, good-natured and playful. She loves people and gets along well with other dogs. Heather makes the process very easy and is always available to answer any questions.
Chris O.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We had an excellent experience with Heather in getting our little boy. She kept us updated, informed and up to date with pictures throughout the process. She was incredibly accommodating allowing me to pick up a week late due to my travel schedule that week. She genuinely cares not just about her dogs, but also the families that they go home to. Thanks to her bringing our puppy home was an easy and enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend.
Sharon R.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
My experience with Heather from Down in the Holler and Good Dog couldn’t have been any better. I got two of her beauties ( the best two, I might say) “kidding” they were all beauties and I can honestly say that because I saw all of them 💕 The process was so easy and Heather was very responsive to my many, many emails. She even did FaceTime with me so I could see my babies live! Who does that, only someone who is proud of her babies and cares about where they are going. The babies are raised in a family environment and nurtured by Heather and her children. They have the best personalities ever! I know I’m gushing, but honestly this was the BEST experience ever. Meeting Heather and her daughters for pickup of my babies was one of the best days of my life and am proud to call her a great friend 💕
