Mount Ruckus Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Megan M., the breeder behind Mount Ruckus Kennels located in Signal Mountain, TN. I own, handle, train, and breed here at MRK’s. I strive to provide healthy, stable, functional, driven, confident, eager-to-please, fully health tested, and potential sporting or working dogs. We test using Pennhip, OFA, and PawPrint Genetic testing and test whole litters. I am extremely passionate about my program and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Megan
Why did you start breeding?
My father was a breeder and it’s in my blood. I have always been around dogs, and I couldn’t imagine life without a dog in it or without a puppy running around. This time around, I do not want to just be breeding beautiful functioning dogs, but strive to also make a positive change and influence in the Bully community by fully health testing and proving my breeding stock through canine sporting events.What makes your program special?
We start our breeding program by fully health testing our stock with Pennhip/OFA/PawPrint Genetics. Our dogs' hips are scored through Pennhip and OFA. We also do OFA elbows, shoulders, cardiac, thyroid, and CERF (Eyes). We test through PawPrints Genetic screening for the American Bully. We use science-based puppy rearing protocols using Puppy Culture and we are one of the only breeders that genetic screen and do OFA cardiac prelims. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for the American Bully line!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include lilac, red brindle, liver, fawn sable, fawn, brown, blue fawn, and blue. 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Zeus
Went homeMale
Loki
Went homeMale
Cowboy
Went homeMale
Sadie
Went homeMale
Rider
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Megan
Megan 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $7,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price will vary depending on if you are wanting a pet (nonbreeding rights), a dog you will compete with and title, or a dog that will be purchased with full rights, co-own, and guardian homes also available. All deposits are $500 to reserve your spot and are nonrefundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Megan 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 Megan 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 Megan 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
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Megan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Signal Mountain, TN
4569 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lovell Field
4567 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Megan can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Megan
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Megan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Megan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Megan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mount Ruckus Kennels 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
Madi, mom
American Bully
About Madi
Madi is a very high toy and food drive athlete. She is very head strong confident yet gentle and loving family member who has thrived at everything we have attempted. She absolutely loves dock diving and fetch. She lives for the ball.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.Loki, dad
American Bully
About Loki
Confident, solid nerve, zero dog aggression or human aggression. Loki is a very neutral dog who is down for whatever. Finished a canine biathalon 74th out of 425 competitors with me back in 2019. He loves Weight pull and took Gold in our Region for IWPA in both 2019 and 2023. He is also titled in course luring as well and precision coursing. Loki is also 100% genetically clear via Embark and OFA Elbow and shoulder normal and Hips rated Good.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +2 more.Roxie, mom
American Bully
About Roxie
Roxie is a female American Bully almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Megan decided to make her part of their program. Megan 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.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.Tina, mom
American Bully
About Tina
Tina is a female American Bully over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Megan decided to make her part of their program. Megan 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.
Great health testing
Dentition, Spine (OFA, FCI), +7 more.Riggs, dad
American Bully
About Riggs
Riggs is a male American Bully over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Megan decided to make him part of their program. Megan 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.
Great health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mount Ruckus Kennels 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 American Bullies.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition, 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.
Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (crd1), American Staffordshire Terrier Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Cone-Rod Dystrophy (crd4)
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).
