Ferncroft Chinooks
- Farmington, NH
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Darcy D., the breeder behind Ferncroft Chinooks located in Farmington, NH. I am a small, home-based preservation breeder with large expectations for our Chinooks! I offer top-quality, loving puppies. I am a member of the Chinook Owners Association and the Chinook Club of America. My goal is to produce a great representation of the Chinook with a focus on health, pedigree, and complementary traits.
Q. & A. with Darcy
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Chinooks inspired me to share this amazing breed with the world in a responsible way. I want to do my part as an ethical breeder and produce healthy, well-rounded puppies for others to cherish just as much as I do. It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same.What makes your program special?
My program is special because of my dogs. Chinooks are such a joy, and I find so much fulfillment in raising and preparing them for their loving, forever homes. I make sure my breeding dogs are fully healthy with superior pedigrees to ensure I am producing quality puppies. I enjoy establishing relationships with those who make my puppies part of their families and can provide limitless knowledge and advice. I'd be honored to connect with you!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, buff, black and tan, and fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Darcy
Darcy 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.
Darcy 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 6 weeks old.
Price
"The cost of a Ferncroft Chinook puppy is $2500-$3000 dollars depending on breeding and whelping costs. . Deposit is required if you are chosen for a puppy ONLY!"
Contract & health guarantee
Darcy 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 Darcy 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 Darcy directly.
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 Darcy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Farmington, NH
3622 miles away
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More about Darcy
Club memberships
Darcy is a member of Chinook Club of America and Chinook Owners Association.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Darcy has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Darcy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Darcy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ferncroft Chinooks 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
Fern, mom
Chinook
About Fern
Fern is a female Chinook. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darcy decided to make her part of their program. Darcy 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
Excellent level
Ferncroft Chinooks 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 Chinooks.
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.
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.
Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
