I'm Kirsten K., the breeder behind Kirsten's Scottish Terriers located in Madera, CA. Our dogs are bred to have top qualities that all families want in their puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! We raise our dogs in our home right alongside our family. We love being able to match our puppies with families that are the perfect fit for their personalities.
Q. & A. with Kirsten
Why did you start breeding?
We love Scotties and have had them for 25 years.
What makes your program special?
We socialize our Scotties and work on potty training.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kirsten
Kirsten 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 Kirsten to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Kirsten 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 Kirsten 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 Kirsten directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kirsten.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Madera, CA
2302 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Kirsten can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kirsten
Kirsten has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Kirsten was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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Kirsten is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kirsten's Scottish Terriers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Kirsten's Scottish Terriers 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 Scottish Terriers.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
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.