Michael Wagner's Border Terriers and Dalmatians
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael W., the breeder behind Michael Wagner's Border Terriers and Dalmatians located in Bigfork, MT. I have excellent stud dogs which I supply to other responsible breeders to produce healthy, happy, and beautiful Border Terrier and Dalmatian puppies! My stud dogs are an excellent representation of the breed standards. I am dedicated to continuing my phenomenal bloodlines in an effort to provide other families with quality dogs!
Q. & A. with Michael
Why did you start breeding?
I want to give others the opportunity to have litters from my amazing stud dogs. They are excellent representations of the breed, and I am proud to be continuing my line of top-quality Border Terrier and Dalmatians. It's an amazing feeling knowing that I made a positive contribution to these dogs and the families who love them!What makes your program special?
I am very conscious about who I offer my stud services to and always ensure that each pairing will produce healthy puppies with great personalities, health, and structure. All of the dogs in my stud program are well-trained and socialized. Their wonderful temperaments are sure to produce amazing, well-rounded puppies!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Michael
Michael 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bigfork, MT
1915 miles away
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More about Michael
Club memberships
Michael is a member of Border Terrier Club of Southern California and Dalmatian Club of America.
Michael has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Michael Wagner's Border Terriers and Dalmatians 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
Border Terrier
Dalmatian
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Michael Wagner's Border Terriers and Dalmatians 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 Border Terriers.
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.
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.
Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM)
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).
