Haiku Rat Terriers

Joanna S.

Breeder of Rat Terriers

Meet the breeder

I'm Joanna S., the breeder behind Haiku Rat Terriers located in Haiku, HI. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. We breed with passion and integrity so we’re able to responsibly contribute to growing this amazing breed. It’s important to us to share the gift of living with one of our puppies with other families.

Q. & A. with Joanna

Why did you start breeding?
I wanted a smaller, shorthaired dog that was intelligent, athletic and sturdy. I decided on rat terriers. I did a lot of research and talked to a lot of breeders and imported from health tested, grand champion lines. At seven months old I started training my female in search and rescue and she has been phenomenal. Very loving, very loyal, and very easy to train.
What makes your program special?
As far as I can find, I am the only breeder of standard rat terriers in the Hawaiian islands. I only planned to produce a few litters of exceptional puppies.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white black and tan, black white and tan, and black and white. 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.

Sage
Went home
Male
Basil
Went home
Female
Oakley
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Olive
Went home
Male
Tulip
Went home
Female
Girl 4 “Ebony”
Went home
Female
Girl 2 “Juniper”
Went home
Female
Girl 3 “Aspen”
Went home
Female
Boy 2 “Lupine”
Went home
Male
Boy 1 “Quince”
Went home
Male
Girl 1 “Maple”
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Joanna

Joanna 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.

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 refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“My puppy price includes first shot, deworming, 30 days and free puppy health insurance. I am available to help for the life time of the puppy. Your deposit holds your puppy. It guarantees that once the puppies are ready to go to their homes that your pick puppy will be available to you.”

Contract & health guarantee

Joanna 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 Joanna 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 Joanna 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
  - 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
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Haiku, HI

4739 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Kahului Airport

4745 miles away

Flexible meeting point

Joanna can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Joanna

Joanna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Joanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Joanna’s links
- Facebook

Joanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Haiku 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

Journey, mom
Rat Terrier
About Journey
Journey is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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.
Beau, dad
Rat Terrier
About Beau
Beau is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joanna decided to make him part of their program. Joanna 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Haiku 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.

DNA Disease Panel
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).