Earnest Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Brianna R., the breeder behind Earnest Kennel located in Chesapeake, VA. We enjoy showing our dogs, & they are our companions in every adventure. We do all we can to give our dogs & pups the best start to their lives. Our goal is to produce dogs sound in body and mind that will excel both in the conformation and/or performance ring and as your companion!
Q. & A. with Brianna
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Brianna
Brianna 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
Brianna 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 Brianna 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 Brianna 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brianna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Chesapeake, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
Meet in Norfolk, VA
More about Brianna
Club memberships
Brianna is a member of Lowchen Club of America.
Brianna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Brianna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Brianna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Earnest Kennel 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 dogs
Beatrix, mom
Lowchen
About Beatrix
Beatrix is co-owned with Kat Roll and Rhonda Croxton of Sylvan Myst
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Earnest Kennel 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 Lowchen.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
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.
