Pecan Grove Akitas & Whippets
Meet the breeder
I'm Lawrence C., the breeder behind Pecan Grove Akitas & Whippets located in Alvin, TX. We don't breed often, but we are quite proud of the puppies we have produced. Our dogs are bred with dual purpose in mind. We want a dog that is pretty, but can also compete outside the show ring. We are proud of our puppies, whether they are field champions, conformation champions, or simply the champions of someone's couch. We want to help people find their champions.
Q. & A. with Lawrence
Why did you start breeding?
We considered getting into breeding back in 1993, but the right dog didn't come along until 2014. Arya is an AOM winner, and an LCB winner at the American Whippet Club National Specialty. We breed with the goal of producing whippets that can "do all the things".What makes your program special?
I think the thing that makes our breeding program special is the success we have had both in the show ring, as well as on the field. We're especially proud of our dogs that have won Best In Field, doing what whippets were bred to do. Within the American Whippet Club, we have been recognized for champion production: 2021 - 5 Champions 2022 - 6 Champions 2023 - 4 ChampionsWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Beryl
Went homeFemale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
Agate
Went homeMale
Aventurine
Went homeMale
Jasper
Went homeMale
Zircon
Went homeMale
Cinnabar
Went homeMale
Coral
Went homeFemale
Madeline
Went homeFemale
Poe
Went homeMale
Allen
Went homeMale
Lenore
Went homeFemale
Anabel Lee
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Lawrence
Lawrence 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes Health Guarantees, AKC Registration, AKC DNA Profile, BAER Testing and OFA Certificate, Vaccinations, Deworming, Microchip, and lifetime support.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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
- 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
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lawrence.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Alvin, TX
1212 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
1191 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Lawrence can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Lawrence
Club memberships
Lawrence is a member of Alamo Area Whippet Club, American Whippet Club, and Akita Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Lawrence has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Lawrence was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Lawrence is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Pecan Grove Akitas & Whippets 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
Betty, mom
Whippet
About Betty
Betty is an extremely smart and beautiful whippet. She is happy snuggling in your lap, as well as running in the yard. She was never successful at lure coursing because she was too smart for that game. She did earn her SC title, but she is a better hunter than courser.
Excellent health testing
Whippet Health Foundation Database, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Ruth, mom
Whippet
About Ruth
Ruth is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lawrence decided to make her part of their program. Lawrence 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.
Steel, dad
Whippet
About Steel
Steel is a male Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lawrence decided to make him part of their program. Lawrence 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.
Winta, mom
Whippet
About Winta
Winta will forever hold a special place in my heart. She was sold to a performance home due to incomplete pigment around her eyes; but even at 8 weeks, we knew she had potential. She finished her Field Championship with ease, taking one Best In Field, before hurting two toes in an coursing accident. And although it took a bit of work, she finished her conformation championship, earning a Dual Championship (DC). She has produced one Champion puppy, and we hope that her puppies will compete on the field as well as she did. At six years of age, she is now officially retired. No more puppies. Her life will be chasing squirrels in the yard, and living the good life.
Parent health testing
Akita
Whippet
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Pecan Grove Akitas & Whippets 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 Akita.
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
