Kaigans K9s
Meet the breeder
I'm Karyn C., the breeder behind Kaigans K9s located in Morro Bay, CA. We are small hobby breeders of healthy, happy pups. We prioritize structure, type, and temperament in our program. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each puppy in an enriching and loving home!
Q. & A. with Karyn
Why did you start breeding?
After buying and owning dogs for many years and studying the breeds' standards and various breeding best-practices, I began my own program. With a bit of luck and careful selections, I produced quality dogs in both my breeds. I have now been breeding for 27 years and have loved the journey. My dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in my life, and it is a privilege to share that love and friendship with others.What makes your program special?
Type and temperaments are the prime considerations for breeding. Many of my puppies are show and performance prospects as well as cherished family members. I am very careful about health, longevity, life span, and broadening the gene pool. Prospective puppy parents are screened closely, and I commit to always being a resource and guide for all of my families who create a forever home for my puppies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Collie puppies are blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Karyn
Karyn 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
Puppy prices include between $1,400 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes a health guarantee and a microchip. AKC registration is provided for all puppies (limited with contractual spay/neuter for companion animals).”
Contract & health guarantee
Karyn 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 Karyn 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 Karyn 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 Karyn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Morro Bay, CA
5773 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Los Angeles Airport
5791 miles away
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More about Karyn
Club memberships
Karyn is a member of Northern Arizona Collie Fanciers, Los Padres Collie Club, Collie Club of America, and Borzoi Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Los Padres Collie Club-Vice President.
Karyn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Karyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karyn’s links
Karyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kaigans K9s 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
Pearl, mom
Collie
About Pearl
Pearl is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karyn decided to make her part of their program. Karyn 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
Borzoi
Collie
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kaigans K9s 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.
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).
