Early Bird Kennels

Kristi S.

Breeder of Dutch Shepherds and Cotons de Tulear

  • Cleveland, GA
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Tyr
Boop

Expected Dutch Shepherd litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Mar. 22

Meet the breeder

I'm Kristi S., the breeder behind Early Bird Kennels located in Cleveland, GA. All dogs are vaccinated as appropriate for their age. I follow recommended schedules and will provide documentation of all health checks, and vaccinations. I like to get to know my potential customers. I can better fit a puppy to your needs if I know a bit about your family dynamics. All of my Cotons and Dutchies live in our home with us. The puppies are raised in my bedroom, until they are big enough to run around the house. We dearly love all of them and are sad to see them go, but thrilled that I have such wonderful people to take them to their new homes. I enjoy talking to people who love dogs as much as I do. Please contact me at any time for any reason. I will be available for consultation before, after and during your dogs life.

Q. & A. with Kristi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always loved animals and have spent many years working with and taking care of critters of all kinds!

  • What makes your program special?

    I raise my puppies with so much love and care they are all my babies until I find the perfect family for each one. I am a Preservation Breeder for Rough Haired Dutch Shepards These funny, smart, cuddly and amazing dogs are very rare. Myself and a few other breeders are trying to make sure they multiply and are around making life better forever!

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Dutch Shepherd puppies include gold brindle and silver brindle. Coton de Tulear puppies include tri-color, black and white, white, and black. 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 Kristi

Kristi 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and $3,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Price includes Embark genetic testing, microchip with paid registration, AKC registration is included after proof of spay/neuter from your veterinarian. I ask for deposits at 4 weeks. Deposits are refundable until puppies are 8 weeks old. Deposit is not refundable after puppies are 8 weeks old. Deposit is not refundable for non-payment at time of delivery."

Contract & health guarantee

Kristi 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 Kristi 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 Kristi 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Registration
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristi.

Breeder's location

Meet in Cleveland, GA

4532 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

4605 miles away

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More about Kristi

  • Kristi has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Kristi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Kristi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Early Bird Kennels 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

Dutch Shepherd

Coton de Tulear

Parent health testing

Coton de Tulear

Dutch Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Early Bird Kennels 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 Cotons de Tulear.

  • 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.

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes (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.

  • Primary Hyperoxaluria, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), DNA Disease Panel, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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).

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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.