Far North Rat Terriers
- Traverse, MI
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Rat Terrier litter
Due Oct. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Stacy L., the breeder behind Far North Rat Terriers located in Traverse, MI. Our dogs stole our hearts right from the start and we found ourselves wanting to get more involved. We have competed in AKC dog shows and events. Phoebe currently has her BCAT and absolutely loves running FastCat! Our goal in breeding is to raise the best version each puppy is capable of.
Q. & A. with Stacy
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Stacy
Stacy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Stacy partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Stacy 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 Stacy 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 Stacy 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 Stacy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Traverse, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cherry Capital Airport (was Cherry County Airpark)
Meet in Grand Rapids, MI
More about Stacy
Club memberships
Stacy is a member of Tanana Valley Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Stacy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Stacy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Stacy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Far North Rat 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
Savy, dad
Rat Terrier
About Savy
Savy is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stacy decided to make him part of their program. Stacy 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
Great level
Far North Rat 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 Rat Terriers.
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.
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 Lens Luxation (PLL), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized
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).
