Kavod Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Jessica S., the breeder behind Kavod Kennels located in San Diego, CA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, intelligence, and athleticism. We breed dogs that excel in the show ring as well as the agility ring with emphasis on being a well-behaved house companion first.
Q. & A. with Jessica
Why did you start breeding?
I remember when I was 10 years old thinking about all the dogs I could train and raise. Breeding is such a unique opportunity and great responsibility.What makes your program special?
Our focus for our Collies is making sure they are genetically sound. We do everything we can to eliminate diseases that can be tested for with modern technology.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Jamie
Went homeMale
Puppy Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jessica
Jessica 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes an AKC registration, age-appropriate vaccinations. All puppies are the same price regardless of gender or coat color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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 with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jessica.
Breeder’s location
Meet in San Diego, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
More about Jessica
Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kavod 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
Hail, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Hail
Hail is a male Shetland Sheepdog about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jessica decided to make him part of their program. Jessica 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kavod 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 Collies.
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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis
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.
von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Shetland Sheepdog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 2 (PRA-crd2), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Dermatomyositis
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).
