Goodfella Boxers

Debra A.

Breeder of Boxers

  • Bethel Park, PA · 162 miles away
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Debra A., the breeder behind Goodfella Boxers located in Bethel Park, PA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament. Males and Females are health tested prior to breeding, echo, DM, hips,thyroid and holter monitor. We strive to produce a dog who is mentally and physically sound to be a working dog or companion. We are constantly evolving and educating ourselves to breed healthy, stable, dogs with excellent temperaments and to better the breed.

Q. & A. with Debra

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always fostered pregnant dogs from shelters, and I have been a boxer owner for 25 years, over the last few years I became involved in working dogs. I believe strongly in promoting health tested temperament tested dogs.
  • What makes your program special?

    I breed only health tested dogs who have excellent temperaments. Each pup is exposed to children, other animals, men, women, and a variety of social environments. They are raised with tons of love and are handled frequently. They have natural tails and ears.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are brindle. 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.

Getting a puppy from Debra

Debra 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Neurological stimulation from day 3. Socialization, 2 year health guarantee per contract, first puppy vaccines, deworming, veterinary visits and health certification prior to going home. Puppy go home bag with item that has moms and litter mates scent. Food to transition to owners food choice. AKC Registration Packet. Microchipped. Deposit upon birth of Puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Debra 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 Debra 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 Debra 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Debra.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Bethel Park, PA

162 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pittsburgh Airport

178 miles away

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More about Debra

  • Club memberships

    Debra is a member of USABOX , and North East Working Boxer Klub.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    NEWBK Vice President.

  • Debra has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Debra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Debra’s links

Debra is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Goodfella Boxers 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Goodfella Boxers 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 Boxers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, 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.

  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Debra to bring home their puppies.

  • Eric A.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Debra was great to work with. Extremely responsive and answered every question we had. I would highly recommend her and her puppies. Our new addition has settled in well with a great temper.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.