Festiva Whippets
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie R., the breeder behind Festiva Whippets located in Meansville, GA. I have been a breeder of show and companion Whippets since 1988. I breed high-quality, healthy, beautiful puppies. I take my job seriously, knowing that my puppies will become someone's well-loved dog. Each puppy is considered a member of my family and I ensure they are socialized, healthy, and prepared to excel in their forever homes. My dogs are bred to have excellent temperaments for show and pet homes, and I take pride in my breeding program.
Q. & A. with Katie
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Whippets at a very young age. As a child, I would sit in front of a friend's house and play with their puppies until I was old enough to get a dog of my own. That was the beginning of a wonderful relationship between me and this breed, which continues to this day. Whippets are a beloved and integral part of my life, and I love to share my love of this incredible breed with others.What makes your program special?
With my breeding program, you get over 30 years of experience breeding and showing Whippets. I breed for personality, type, and standard to produce excellent dogs for show or pet homes. I am committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that I have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie 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
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Meansville, GA
563 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport
537 miles away
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More about Katie
Club memberships
Katie is a member of American Whippet Club.
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Katie’s links
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Festiva Whippets 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
Trix, mom
Whippet
About Trix
Trix is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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
Festiva Whippets 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 Whippets.
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.
Whippet Health Foundation Database, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.
