HGKennels
- Hotchkiss, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Amy C., the breeder behind HGKennels located in Hotchkiss, CO. We are a small family kennel located on a gorgeous farm. We show in conformation, obedience, and agility. Our dogs are bred to be family companions first. All health testing is completed on dogs before they are considered for breeding. Temperament, breed type, health, and longevity are the blueprint we go by. We look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Amy
Why did you start breeding?
After showing dogs that I got from other breeders, I wanted to start producing my own lines. It is exhilarating, exhausting, heartbreaking, and extremely rewarding to produce well-bred dogs that excel in whatever is put in front of them.What makes your program special?
I have a passion for excellence and healthy family pets, and I am a premier breeder of Miniature Bull Terriers. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program. My involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that I breed my dogs by. I ensure my dogs are healthy, have great temperaments, and are excellent representations of their standard before breeding them. I don't breed often, but I always strive to do it as responsibly as possible and to produce show-quality pups.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Amy
Amy 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
"The price includes the health guarantee, vaccinations, deworming, a puppy packet, and AKC registration. The price is the same for pet and show prospects. All pet puppies are sold with limited registration. Deposits can be deferred to a future litter but are not refundable."
Contract & health guarantee
Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hotchkiss, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
More about Amy
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Amy has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
HGKennels 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
Lucy, mom
Miniature Bull Terrier
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Miniature Bull Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amy decided to make her part of their program. Amy 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
HGKennels 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 Miniature Bull Terriers.
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Kidney Disease (UPCR)
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.
Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP), Lethal Acrodermatitis (LAD), Bull Terrier Type, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).
