Lucciole Lowchen and Italian Greyhounds
- Tempe, AZ
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm April K., the breeder behind Lucciole Lowchen and Italian Greyhounds located in Tempe, AZ. My dogs are bred for health and temperament. They are shown in conformation. It is my belief that healthy, well-bred Löwchen and Italian Greyhounds live healthier and longer lives. I believe in full health testing and obtaining conformation prior to my dogs being bred.
Q. & A. with April
Why did you start breeding?
I re-entered the world of show dogs after a break to start my family. I have been incredibly blessed to be mentored by several prominent individuals within the our breeds. I had a desire to start my own breeding program to continue to improve upon the breed standard and to add more healthy, well-bred Löwchen and IGs into the gene pool.What makes your program special?
The focus of my program is on health and breed standard. I breed for the next generation of my program, which should always improve upon the generation prior. My dogs are reared in my home around my children and other pets. They are raised with puppy culture and are provided a strong foundation to help them grow into healthy, loving members of the family.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from April
April 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
“The price includes limited AKC registration (unless previously discussed), microchip, vaccinations, de-worming, and lifetime support from me. ”
Contract & health guarantee
April 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 April 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 April 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from April.
Breeder's location
Meet in Tempe, AZ
1948 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)
1936 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
April can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about April
Club memberships
April is a member of Löwchen Club of America and Valley of the Sun Italian Greyhound Club.
April has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
April was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
April is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lucciole Lowchen and Italian Greyhounds 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
All breeds
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Cambry, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Cambry
Cambry is an AKC Champion and is pointed towards her GCH title. She produces beautifully structured puppies that have gorgeous temperaments. She is athletic, personable, and intelligent. She is the resident queen of the house and keeps everyone in line. She enjoys swimming during the summer months, but only to help keep her girlish figure. She enjoys lure coursing and scent work games.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +7 more.Sundae, mom
Lowchen
About Sundae
Sundae is major pointed and has almost achieved her AKC championship. Her favorite activity is to watch movies with the kids and swim.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Lucciole Lowchen and Italian Greyhounds 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 Italian Greyhounds.
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.
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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with April to bring home their puppies.
Andrew N.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
+6April is the best! Throughout the whole process she was super informative and friendly. Jillian, my partner, and I were informed of Fletcher's upbringing of the first 2-3 months. April provided us with the information of what Fletcher ate, his cleaning products, the blanket with the scent of his mom/littermates. She set us up for success in welcoming Fletcher into his new home and begin his training. April and I will be keeping in touch throughout Fletcher's upbringing and we look forward to keeping her in the loop and having possible future playdates with Dino, one of Fletcher's litter mates!
