I'm Colette E., the breeder behind Easter’s Dogwood Acres located in La Grange, KY. Our dogs are a part of our family, and we spend time in and out of ring promoting Samoyeds as family friendly, intelligent, and versatile companions. With guidance from our mentors and friends we have had the opportunity to raise champions that are amazing partners.
Q. & A. with Colette
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Colette
Colette 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 $750 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $4,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, microchip, vaccines, health guarantee, beginning socialization, crate and grooming training.”
Contract & health guarantee
Colette 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 Colette 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 Colette directly.
Easter’s Dogwood Acres 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
Orion, dad
Samoyed
About Orion
Orion is a male Samoyed. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Colette decided to make him part of their program. Colette 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.
Uploaded health tests
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository.
Queenie, mom
Samoyed
About Queenie
Queenie is a female Samoyed. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colette decided to make her part of their program. Colette 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.
Luna, mom
Samoyed
About Luna
Luna is a female Samoyed. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colette decided to make her part of their program. Colette 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Easter’s Dogwood Acres 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 Samoyeds.
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.
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.
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).
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.