Moonspinner Staffords
Meet the breeder
I'm Alyssa A., the breeder behind Moonspinner Staffords located in Tomales, CA. I am dedicated to breeding, promoting, and placing healthy and happy Staffords with a focus on temperament and conformation. Our dogs are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Alyssa
Why did you start breeding?
I am a lifelong dog lover and owner, with a heart for Staffordshire Bull Terriers! My second Stafford, Darby had wonderful success in confirmation showing. Darby had her first litter in 2021; I kept a little girl and began showing Fanny in agility and nose work. I'm completely in love and obsessed with this breed and plan to keep breeding, showing, and promoting this outstanding breed.What makes your program special?
I feel extremely fortunate that my partners Dana and Jenny Merritt (Trugrip Staffords) have been breeding, showing, successfully placing, and having fun with Staffords for 50 years with 155 Champions to their credit. I am the direct beneficiary of their depth of knowledge and expertise. We are committed together to continue to elevate the breed standard and are devoted to this clever, smart, funny, and courageous breed who loves their people.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brindle and white, brindle, red, and red and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Aurora
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Alyssa
Alyssa 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
“The price includes the guarantee; AKC registration, the first round of vaccinations, health certificate, de-worming, and puppy socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex, size, or color. Microchip/registration is included.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alyssa 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 Alyssa 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 Alyssa directly.
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
- Daily handling
- 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
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alyssa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Tomales, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Oakland Airport
More about Alyssa
Alyssa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Alyssa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Alyssa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Moonspinner Staffords 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
Darby, mom
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
About Darby
Darby is an AKC Grand Champion Bronze standing 15 1/2 inches tall and her typical weight is 34 pounds. She's a beautiful brindle and white, sweet as pie, playful and funny! She is 5 years old, and this is her third and final litter. She loves going to the shows ( and being a showgirl) and we look forward to doing more AKC competitions this year including nose work.. and FASTCAT!
Uploaded health tests
Non-HSF4 Cataracts (NHHC) , Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Moonspinner Staffords 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 Staffordshire Bull 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria (L2HGA), Staffordshire Bull Terrier Type, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).
