Katahdin Kennel Belgian Tervurens
- Kirksville, MO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Gretchen P., the breeder behind Katahdin Kennel Belgian Tervurens located in Kirksville, MO. We focus on the health and wellbeing of our Tervurnes with each raised as family and OFA hip/elbow certified at two years old. Puppies are cared for the same to create balanced and well-socialized dogs. Raised as our own until passed on to their life-long family!
Q. & A. with Gretchen
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up in a home that raised Shetland Sheepdogs, so I was very familiar with the process and joy of growing up with puppies. It was quite difficult to find a Belgian Tervuren when we purchased our first one, and I wanted share in the joy of helping others find the dog of their dreams!What makes your program special?
We keep our program small and all of our dogs are treated and loved as family companions first. They're also raised and socialized around children which makes for a very well balanced dog in a lot of ways. Our breeding dogs are all carefully selected for health, temperament, and structure and OFA hip and elbow certified at two years.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray and black, black, and mahogany 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.
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
"Yellow Girl"
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Gretchen
Gretchen 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
“Our puppies are $2,200 for limited AKC registration (companion) and $2,500 for full AKC registration (needed for breeding and some show events). The $200 deposit holds your pick spot and puppies are chosen in that order at or during the sixth week of age so we have a better idea of temperament, size, coat, etc.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gretchen 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 Gretchen 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 Gretchen 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gretchen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kirksville, MO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Columbia Airport
Flexible meeting point
Gretchen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Gretchen
Gretchen has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Gretchen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Gretchen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Katahdin Kennel Belgian Tervurens 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
Litter and program updates
Gretchen P.
Litter update on 13 Dec 2024 •"Q" Litter - Purple Girl at 7 weeks!
Atlantis and Akira's litter
Gretchen P.
Litter update on 07 Dec 2024 •The "Q" Litter at 7 weeks! We have one boy, and two girls still looking for homes.
Atlantis and Akira's litter
Parent dogs
Akira, mom
Belgian Tervuren
About Akira
Akira is the most person sensitive and aware Belgian I have ever owned. From the moment I brought her home she would walk looking up at me, waiting on my every move and direction. She is highly intelligent, extremely eager to please and learns quickly. She has a great deal of energy and higher drive than some. She has a very sweet and gentle disposition to her person, but is watchful of strangers at first making it her mission to guard the house from intruders, at least until I have let them in and introduced her to them gently.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Atlantis, dad
Belgian Tervuren
About Atlantis
Atlantis is a gentle and sweet boy. He is extremely fast and loves to run and play in water. He's also a big snuggler with his people! Around strangers, he's more reserved and shy, but is very gentle with his family.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Sapphire, mom
Belgian Tervuren
About Sapphire
Sapphire is a female Belgian Tervuren over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gretchen decided to make her part of their program. Gretchen 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
Katahdin Kennel Belgian Tervurens 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 Belgian Tervuren.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
