Hometown Scotties
- Sonora, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Tara L., the breeder behind Hometown Scotties located in Sonora, CA. We offer amazing family dogs with great temperaments. They are well socialized, spunky little Terriers and we love them all! We just adore this breed and can't wait to share our love for them with you! We are passionate breeders and are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding practices. We do all that we can to make sure our pups get the best care and go to the best homes!
Q. & A. with Tara
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because we fell in love with this breed. They backtalk, they cause mayhem with our children, and they are the best cuddlers. I wanted to share this amazing opportunity with others.What makes your program special?
I make sure my puppies are well taken care of, along with their parents.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red brindle, black brindle, and black. 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.
Mr. Pinky
Went homeMale
Grey
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Tara
Tara 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 their AKC registration papers, their first round of shots and their final deworming. They also receive two wellness exams so ensure they're growing properly and no issues are found. They deposit is to ensure the buyer to the exact puppy they chose. We require a deposit for both safety of buyer and seller. The $500 deposit DOES go to the price of the puppy. PUPPIES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SEVER WITH DEPOSIT TO HOLD."
Contract & health guarantee
Tara 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 Tara 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 Tara 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
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sonora, CA
2299 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Stockton Metropolitan Airport
2346 miles away
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More about Tara
Tara has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Tara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hometown Scotties 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
Ivy, mom
Scottish Terrier
About Ivy
Ivy is an amazing dog. She loves to cuddle us whenever she has a chance to and love to be around our children as well. She has yet to learn to sit pretty like Buster, but we continue to try.
Uploaded health tests
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO).
Buster, dad
Scottish Terrier
About Buster
Buster is a very sweet hearted family dog. He loves our children and has since day one. His temperament is great with other dogs and he loves to be next to you almost all the time.
Uploaded health tests
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Scottish Terrier Type.
Parent health testing
Good level
Hometown Scotties 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 Scottish Terriers.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III)
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 Tara to bring home their puppies.
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Quinn R.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
Tara was one of the breeders on Good Dog I spoke to that felt trustworthy and that truly cared for the wellbeing and care of their dogs. She was very responsive and answered all my questions promptly and with detail, which assured me in choosing the right puppy from the litter. I loved that the puppies come from a family with kids, since I have a son, I knew that would make the transition easier on us and our new dog. Tara and her husband made the process very easy and stress-free for me. They were very accommodating when choosing a place to meet (since it was a longer distance) and provided everything I would need to be ready and properly care for our new pup. I appreciated that she was more than willing and open to answer any and all questions I had, as well as keep me updated with photos and videos of our pup, leading up to pickup day. I’m so so happy with our baby boy and I’m so glad I was patient and waited to find the perfect breeder to match all my needs and make me feel confident about the puppy we would be bringing into our family. Pickup went so smoothly as well and they were just as kind in person. It was very apparent that they really care about the breed, all the puppies, and raise their dogs in a loving, nurturing home. Thank you Hometown Scotties!
