Great Strength
- Gettysburg, PA
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda A., the breeder behind Great Strength located in Gettysburg, PA. We only breed this litter of Caucasian shepherd’s and will not have another one in the future. Poodles We breed for health and follow the breed standard. We breed dogs that can preform in different sports like agility, rally obedience, Nosework and that also can do conformation.
Q. & A. with Linda
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Poodle puppies include black, cream, silver, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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.
Linda 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 8 weeks old.
“You tell me what you looking for and preference on female /male. I will let you know when puppies are evaluated and turned 8weeks. Then we match the pups with their new family.”
Price
“In the price AKC paper, Vaccination, microchipped, vet checked, dewormed, little puppy bag. Crate trained, socialized, The pups will be used to other dogs, cats, chickens, horses and the regular stuff that happens in a household daily. They are raised inside with the family and 4 young boys. The deposit is to secure you get a puppy in that posted litter. AKC paper, Vaccination, microchipped, vet checked, dewormed, little puppy bag. Crate trained, socialized,.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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
- 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
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gettysburg, PA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
Meet in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
More about Linda
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Linda’s links
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Great Strength 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 health testing
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Miniature Poodle
Excellent level
Great Strength 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 Caucasian Shepherd Dogs.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).