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English Bench Elkhounds
- Dorchester, IA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather J., the breeder behind English Bench Elkhounds located in Dorchester, IA. As conscientious breeders, we are proud of the loving, smart, beautiful, and sound puppies we’re able to provide for others. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
We lost our Elkhound, Thor in 2019 to cancer. It was difficult to find a quality Norwegian Elkhound in our area. We ended up finding a pair (a few months apart) and did some research on genetics, breeding practices, and decided to test our dogs and breed them to make these beloved dogs available locally.What makes your program special?
Our dam and sire are our family pets. We are not breeding large numbers and certainly are not making a huge profit. We love the breed and wanted to provide a quality healthy dog for others to love.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are silver gray 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.
Storm
Went homeMale
Thunder
Went homeMale
Freyia
Went homeFemale
Lil Tim
Went homeMale
Porky
Went homeMale
Gus
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 $375 refundable deposit and between $375 - $625 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Refundable if you change your mind for any reason prior to picking up your puppy and paying in full. A $200 rehoming fee applies to returning your pup for ANY reason within 60 days after pick up. Beyond the 60 day return period we will support you in rehoming but cannot guarantee our ability to rehome for you. While we do not wish for our puppies to end up in shelters, we are also not interested in becoming one. Our policy is meant to ensure that our puppies go to responsible buyers that understand the unique needs of an Elkhound and to discourage “trial periods” that can be detrimental to puppy’s development. We do our very best to place puppies in perfect forever homes and don’t anticipate our policies will cause any undo harm.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dorchester, IA
789 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Heather’s links
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
English Bench Elkhounds 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
Loki, dad
Norwegian Elkhound
About Loki
Loki is a male Norwegian Elkhound about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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
Animal Genetics Panel.
Val, mom
Norwegian Elkhound
About Val
Val is a female Norwegian Elkhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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
Animal Genetics Panel.
Parent health testing
English Bench Elkhounds 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 Norwegian Elkhounds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Animal Genetics Panel
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).
