Nuance Bull Terriers
Meet the breeder
I'm Cleo P., the breeder behind Nuance Bull Terriers located in Livonia, MI. I am a preservation breeder focusing on smart, typy, healthy dogs of moderate size. My goal is to produce exceptional, outgoing dogs that can compete in specialty shows and all breed and performance activities such as barn hunt and rally obedience.
Q. & A. with Cleo
Why did you start breeding?
I was fascinated by dog shows, and after I started showing, I wanted to breed my own dogs. I spent a summer in a prominent Bull Terrier kennel in England and observed many Bull Terrier specialty shows before selecting my foundation female and producing my own dogs.What makes your program special?
While many serious Bull Terrier breeders focus exclusively on specialty shows judged by other breeders, it's also important to me to have dogs that are competitive under multi-breed judges. In addition, I am committed to keeping Bull Terriers of moderate size, as I feel the size of some dogs being shown today is far larger than what I would enjoy owning as a pet.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Claire
Went homeFemale
Brook
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Cleo
Cleo 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes registration, microchip, temperament and structural evaluation results, BAER hearing test, collar, training book, care and feeding instructions, a 2 year health guarantee, and a lifetime of support. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Cleo 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 Cleo 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 Cleo 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 Cleo.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Livonia, MI
386 miles away
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More about Cleo
Club memberships
Cleo is a member of Barn Hunt Buddies, Bull Terrier Club of Metro Detroit, Terrier Club of Michigan, Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County, and Bull Terrier Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Licensed Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Cleo has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Cleo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Cleo’s links
Cleo is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Nuance Bull Terriers 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
Amy, mom
Bull Terrier
About Amy
Amy is a female Bull Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cleo decided to make her part of their program. Cleo 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
Excellent level
Nuance Bull Terriers 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 Bull Terriers.
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.
Kidney Disease (UPCR), Congenital Deafness (BAER, 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.
Lethal Acrodermatitis (LAD), Bull Terrier Type
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).
