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Enchanted Keeshond
- Waterbury, CT
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy D., the breeder behind Enchanted Keeshond located in Waterbury, CT. I am a devoted breeder. I do all that I can to ensure I am only breeding healthy, happy, and well-rounded dogs for you to bring into your home. All of my adult dogs are health tested prior to breeding; hips, elbows, patellas, cardiac, eyes, and PHPT. A CHIC # is issued for each dog that has all tests done.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
Love the Breed and our 2nd Keeshond was a potential show dog. I spoke with many breeders before acquiring her. I had a good mentor who helped me along the way.What makes your program special?
I take the dog's personality, structure and movement very seriously, taking into account our Breed Standard.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are silver 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.
Bear
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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 $500 deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices include first puppy vaccine, deworming, health check by our vet before going to new home, registration and microchip. All of our puppies are the same price, whether show prospect or companion. Reserving a puppy and what it means: If your application is accepted, you will be asked to send $500 to reserve a puppy. Please keep in mind: Whether you are reserving a show prospect or a companion, if at 8-9 weeks when the puppy testing and grading is done to determine show/pets in the litter, if there is not a puppy of your requested designation available, you will be given the choice as to whether you would like a refund of your deposit or if you would like us to keep it to reserve a puppy from our next litter. The reservation deposit is only refundable if there is not a puppy of your requested designation available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waterbury, CT
More about Kathy
Club memberships
Kathy is a member of Keeshond Club of America, Heritage Trail Keeshond Club, and Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Enchanted Keeshond 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
Abby, mom
Keeshond
About Abby
Abby is a female Keeshond over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathy decided to make her part of their program. Kathy 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
Excellent level
Enchanted Keeshond 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 Keeshonden.
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.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)
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).
