Hosking Kennels
- Bakersfield, CA
Meet the breeder
I'm Jackie H., the breeder behind Hosking Kennels located in Bakersfield, CA.
Q. & A. with Jackie
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jackie
Jackie 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
“Ckc Vet exam Vaccinated Dewormed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jackie 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 Jackie 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 Jackie 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
- 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jackie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bakersfield, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Los Angeles Airport
Meet in San Diego, CA
More about Jackie
Jackie has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Jackie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Jackie’s links
Jackie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hosking Kennels 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
Sara, mom
Maltese
About Sara
Sara is a female Maltese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jackie decided to make her part of their program. Jackie 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.
Rover, dad
Maltese
About Rover
Rover is a male Maltese. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jackie decided to make him part of their program. Jackie 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
Hosking Kennels 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 Maltese.
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.
