Hounds of Laureate
Meet the breeder
I'm Monica E., the breeder behind Hounds of Laureate located in Shelton, WA. Our dogs and pups are raised in our home and are loved as family. We strive to produce high-quality show prospects and companions. Our goal is to produce puppies that are capable of participating in sports and conformation, but that are also happy to be companionable, entertaining house dogs that enjoy quieter moments as well. We want our pups to be adaptable and thrive with their families wherever they are.
Q. & A. with Monica
Why did you start breeding?
I was mentored by a long time breeder and decided that I wanted to carry the bloodlines that I love forward so they're not lost. I want to continue the tradition of beautiful, healthy, conformationally correct Borzoi who are a joy to live with into the future so others can experience them, too.What makes your program special?
I'm a small scale preservation breeder who focuses on health, conformation, and temperament. All of my dogs are house dogs (and bed dogs!) and I breed infrequently so my numbers are few. I've produced multiple Top Ten ranked AKC conformation champions (including an All Breed Best In Show winner), top producers, and Best In Field lure coursers.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Monica
Monica 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 Monica to learn more details about pricing.
“Puppies are AKC registered, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed, and guaranteed by contract for health, temperament, and conformation quality (if a show prospect).”
Contract & health guarantee
Monica 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 Monica 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 Monica 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 Monica.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Shelton, WA
2336 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
2296 miles away
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More about Monica
Club memberships
Monica is a member of Puget Sound Borzoi Club and Borzoi Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Monica has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Monica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Monica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hounds of Laureate 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
Lyra, mom
Borzoi
About Lyra
Full of fun and too smart for her own good, Lyra is full of enthusiasm for pretty much everything, especially playing tug and fetch.
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Hounds of Laureate 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 Borzois.
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.
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.
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).
