Down in the Holler

Heather T.

Breeder of Cocker Spaniels and Boston Terriers

  • Morristown, TN
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Oakley
Maggie

Planned Cocker Spaniel litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Oct. 2026
Oakley
Rowan

Expected Cocker Spaniel litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Dec. 9

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 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. Boston Terrier puppies include black brindle and white, seal and white, seal brindle and white, brindle and white, and black and white. 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 Heather

Heather has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Heather partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

“Puppies will be matched with their future parents after 1st and 2nd picks are done after 4wks. 2 females will be available. 3rd and 4th pick are open. 1st and 2nd are reserved. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $550 non-refundable deposit and between $1,450 - $2,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport

Meet in Chattanooga, TN

More about Heather

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Cocker Spaniel

Boston Terrier

Parent health testing

Boston Terrier

Cocker Spaniel

Breeder-Reported Testing

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.

  • Anna F.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    My experience with Heather from Down in the Holler could not have been any better. Heather is incredible to work with. She provided pictures of "Eden" throughout the process and she responded quickly to every question I had. "Eden" who is now Sophie Quinn is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. She was being introduced to potty training prior to me picking her up and she was well socialized. If you are looking for a great breeder, I can't recommend Heather enough. Thank you Heather for the opportunity to work together.

    Lora K.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Heather was AMAZING to work with. She truly puts her whole heart and life into what she does. I feel so blessed to have found Down in the Holler. Heather, like I told you on the phone, God gave me you and my new little Ozzy!

    Christopher F.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    We had a great experience with Heather. She posted updates and videos on the litter each week, it was so great to be able to watch the puppies grow up. She was super easy to work with for pick up and even drove to meet us closer to our home. Our cocker puppy Stryker is the best! He is so incredibly smart. Picked up sit, paw, down, and drop it within days of arriving. He's been super good about going outside to potty too! Our 10 year old Springer and him have become the BEST of friends. We could not be happier with the great job Heather did raising our little Stryker for us. Highly recommend! :-)

  • Gabrielle J.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    My husband and I had been looking around for a puppy to add to our family for a few years, but we just weren’t clicking with any local breeders. We really wanted the rare combination of a breeding program with exceptional health standards, that also prioritized personality over confirmation or color. I was reluctant to look online; the thought of not being able to meet the breeder, or the puppy we were picking, really made me anxious. When I found Heather and Down in the Holler though, I felt compelled to reach out, and I am so glad I did! I love the way Heather runs her program, and the way she organizes litter picks. Getting to wait until the puppies personalities developed before making our choice was really important to us because we were bringing her into a home with another dog, and wanted to make sure the pup would be a good match…and when we needed an extra day or two to make up our minds, Heather was so gracious and understanding. She was wonderful about sending pictures and videos, and I never felt like I was annoying her when I had a request or concern. Our little Beatrice has fit right in, she’s exactly everything we could’ve hoped for. She’s sweet, and highly intelligent, at her first visit with her new vet the doctor said Bee is one of the healthiest and sweetest Bostons she’s ever seen. Heart A+, solid patellas, and just generally a super healthy puppy. We are so grateful to have found Down in the Holler, and so happy to have met you, Heather! Please give mama Bailey a snuggle from us, and Abe too. We were so wary, but you made the entire process transparent and upfront. We love our 🐝!

    Stacy G.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Heather was incredible! She was very responsive, answered all of my questions, and continued to keep me posted until my puppy was ready. Now I have an easygoing, eager, and playful puppy and I could not be happier that I chose Heather as a breeder. I highly recommend for those looking for a loving companion.

    Angela G.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Heather was wonderful to work with and helped us find the right new family member. She was very responsive and anytime we wanted a picture she would always send us one. We are so happy with our little girl Ella. Thank you Heather!

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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.

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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