Heritage Canaan Dogs / M Haney Ranch

Marla H.

Breeder of Canaan Dogs

  • Ramona, CA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Marla H., the breeder behind Heritage Canaan Dogs / M Haney Ranch located in Ramona, CA. We breed for temperament, correct structure, and overall balance to ensure our dogs have long, healthy lives doing whatever job they're presented, whether it's the show ring, the ranch, the living room, or the agility ring.

Q. & A. with Marla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We fell in love with the breed and wanted to do our part to preserve it.
  • What makes your program special?

    Here we strive to produce a dog that not only comes as close as possible to breed standard but is also able to survive and thrive just as nature intended.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Marla

Marla 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

Connect with Marla to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Marla 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 Marla 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 Marla 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
    • 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 Marla.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Ramona, CA

5799 miles away

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More about Marla

  • Club memberships

    Marla is a member of Canaan Dog Club of America.

  • Marla has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

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

  • Marla’s links

Marla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heritage Canaan Dogs / M Haney Ranch 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Heritage Canaan Dogs / M Haney Ranch 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 Canaan 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).

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