I'm Shauna U., the breeder behind Empire Bull Terriers located in Colorado Springs, CO. As a member of the Bull Terrier Club of America our Bull terriers have all recommended health testing by the btca and the OFA. They are AKC champions are typically have titles in trick dog, fast cat, canine good citizen, etc.
Q. & A. with Shauna
Why did you start breeding?
I feel strongly about preserving the good in our breed and improving it with each breeding. Being involved in our parent breed club and a regional breed club along with AKC shows and sports along with great mentors has guided me along the path of breeding.
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in our home with family members of all ages with close attention and care.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white and black brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Shauna
Shauna 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies will be sold on a contract, be AKC registered, have vaccines and worming appropriate for their age, and have been socialized and cared for to the fullest extent.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shauna 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 Shauna 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 Shauna directly.
Empire Bull Terriers 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
Gabby, mom
Bull Terrier
About Gabby
Sweet girl and loved member of our family. Finished her AKC championship quickly. AKC champion, terrier group winning and group placing. Clear echocardiogram, patellas, Baer, UPC, and lad clear.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Empire Bull Terriers 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 Bull Terriers.
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Kidney Disease (UPCR), Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Lethal Acrodermatitis (LAD), Bull Terrier Type
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.