Macabre Italian Greyhounds
- Woodstock, GA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Karena A., the breeder behind Macabre Italian Greyhounds located in Woodstock, GA. I am a show and preservation breeder of the incredible Italian Greyhound. Breeding is not a responsibility that I take lightly. My main priority is to breed for overall health, temperament with a focus on conformation and intelligence. I am committed to providing healthy and beautiful puppies to loving families.
Q. & A. with Karena
Why did you start breeding?
I first walked into the ring with a dog when I was 7. During that time I was just helping my mom take dogs back into the ring. By the time I was 9, I started showing in Junior Showmanship where I was the number 2 Italian greyhound handler (right behind my sister). Now at 27, I continue to show and breed to the Italian Greyhound standard, in hopes to promote healthy, beautiful, and amazing character in this breed.What makes your program special?
I have been involved with this breed my whole life. I have learned so much over the years and have incorporated everything I have learned into my breeding program. Breeding for the preservation of the Italian Greyhound is a passion that I have poured my heart and soul into.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karena
Karena 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 a $1,250 non-refundable deposit and $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a Lifetime commitment to you and your new puppy, AKC Registration papers, early stimulation and socialization, as well as early training. . All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of size, color, gender, show or pet.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karena 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 Karena 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 Karena 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 Karena.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Woodstock, GA
514 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport
537 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Karena can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Karena
Club memberships
Karena is a member of Italian Greyhound Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Karena has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Karena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karena’s links
Karena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Macabre 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
Mateo, dad
Italian Greyhound
About Mateo
Mateo is a male Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karena decided to make him part of their program. Karena 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.
Echo, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Echo
Echo is a female Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karena decided to make her part of their program. Karena 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.
Rouge, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Rouge
Rouge is a female Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karena decided to make her part of their program. Karena 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
Good level
Macabre 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.
Familial Enamel Hypoplasia (FEH), Italian Greyhound Type, Primary Closed Angle Glaucoma (PCAG), Italian Greyhound Type, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), UC Davis DNA Profile (for FDSB Registration)
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).
