Outerlochen Kennel - The Friends Litter - "The one with the new roommates"
- Traverse City, MI
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather L., the breeder behind Outerlochen Kennel - The Friends Litter - "The one with the new roommates" located in Traverse City, MI. After 2 years of breeding attempts, my bonded pair finally had a litter of puppies!
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
This litter is my very first and it has been an amazing experience. I hope to have a litter about once per year, but only if Dams and Sires remain healthy.What makes your program special?
Our litter is immediately part of the family and all dogs get lots of love and attention each and every day!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Heather partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We will carefully evaluate each family to determine the best choice of puppy!”
Price
“$2500 is the price for the male tri-color and $3200 is the price for the female tri-color. The deposit will reserve your dog for you prior to pick-up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Traverse City, MI
4110 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cherry Capital Airport (was Cherry County Airpark)
4117 miles away
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Meet in Petoskey, MI
4065 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Outerlochen Kennel - The Friends Litter - "The one with the new roommates" 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
Charlotte, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Archie, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Archie
Archie is a male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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
Good level
Outerlochen Kennel - The Friends Litter - "The one with the new roommates" 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
