Poconopaws
- Newfoundland, PA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Donna S., the breeder behind Poconopaws located in Newfoundland, PA. Born April 24, 2024. 3 girls, 3 boys. Black & white. All 6 puppies were BEAR hearing tested, and have normal hearing in both ears! Puppies were DNA tested for HUU and 2 out of 6 are LUA not affected! Mother: CH POCONO’S MCDOTTIE’S LUCKY CHARM (CLOVER) CHIC / 174873 Sire: CH Turning Stone’s O Henry J Dam: McDottie ‘N Poconos Next Destination. Owned & Bred by: Donna Simpson Father: Pocono’s Diesel Van Valentine Sire: AKC GR CH Fiacre’s I’ll Have Another At Rim Rock ( Guinness ) Dam: Pocono’s Reaching For The Starburst. Owned & Bred by: Donna Simpson Litter will be 25% LUA Both Mom & Dad have bilateral hearing. DNA testing will be done for HUU. BEAR hearing test will be done at 5 weeks of age. Puppies will be microchipped with Akc reunite, puppies will be dewormed every 2 weeks, and the first set of shots will be given.
Q. & A. with Donna
Why did you start breeding?
I started my breeding program with the Dalmatian about 8 years ago after working with a great breeder and handler Jennifer McLaughlin, She shared the importance of the LUA Dalmatian breeding program with me and after attending a few shows I agree that I would join the LUA program, Dalmatian health is very Important.What makes your program special?
What makes our breeding programs special is that we are working hard to improve the health of the overall Dalmatian including DNA testing and breeding with LUA Dalmatians to prevent the Dalmatians from producing urinary stones.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Dalmatian puppies are white and black. Boxer puppies include fawn and brindle. 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 5 LUA sky blue collar
Went homeMale
Mr. Grey, Boy 3, LUA
Went homeMale
Girl 9 LUA cream collar
Went homeFemale
Girl 10 LUA light purple collar
Went homeFemale
Girl 8 HUA peach collar
Went homeFemale
Boy 2 LUA green collar
Went homeMale
Boy 1 HUA black collar
Went homeMale
Girl 7 HUA teal collar
Went homeFemale
Boy 6 HUA light teal collar
Went homeMale
Freya
Went homeFemale
Juno
Went homeFemale
Luna
Went homeFemale
Pick of the litter, (Kali)
Went homeFemale
Athena
Went homeFemale
Apollo
Went homeMale
Zeus
Went homeMale
Isis
Went homeFemale
Thor
Went homeMale
Odin
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Bowser
Went homeMale
Jovi
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Show potential Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna 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
"Our prices of our Dalmatians include AKC registration, DNA testing for HUU, BEAR hearing testing, and OFA hearing certificate, puppies are microchipped with AKC reunite, first set of shots, and deworming up to date. We do require a deposit if the puppies are not ready to leave. This deposit ensures the hold of your puppy or your pic first to last. If you place a deposit this will hold your place first to last, until puppies have had DNA test and hearing test performed. Final puppy pick will be made at 5-6 weeks of age. deposits are not refundable as this holds your place in line."
Contract & health guarantee
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna 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
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Newfoundland, PA
3880 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Newark Liberty Airport
3861 miles away
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Meet in Boston, MA
3663 miles away
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More about Donna
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Donna’s links
Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Poconopaws 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
Litter and program updates
Donna S.
Litter update on 03 Mar •veterinary exam went excellent today. All five Boxer puppies have a clean bill of health.
Rider and Kendall's litter
Donna S.
Litter update on 28 Feb •First time outside, Luna & Kali.
Nitro and Aurora's litter
Donna S.
Program update on 28 Feb •First time outside, Luna & Kali.
Donna S.
Litter update on 27 Feb •Luna is still looking for her forever home
Nitro and Aurora's litter
Donna S.
Litter update on 22 Feb •This is the food. The puppies are currently on if any of you puppy owners would like to pick some up before your pick up date.
Rider and Kendall's litter
Donna S.
Litter update on 22 Feb •This is the food. The puppies are currently on if any of you puppy owners would like to pick some up before your pick up date.
Nitro and Aurora's litter
Donna S.
Litter update on 20 Feb •
Nitro and Aurora's litter
Donna S.
Litter update on 18 Feb •The vet visit went fantastic today. All 10 Rottweiler puppies are perfectly healthy and can’t wait to meet their new families.
Nitro and Aurora's litter
Donna S.
Litter update on 17 Feb •Time flies, the puppies are approaching eight weeks February 23. Vet visit is scheduled for Wednesday February 18. The puppies have their first set of shots. They have been micro chipped and are growing fast. We are scheduling pick up dates and times.
Nitro and Aurora's litter
Donna S.
Litter update on 15 Feb •Five weeks old and starting to play!
Rider and Kendall's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Boxer
Rottweiler
Dalmatian
Kendall, mom
Boxer
About Kendall
Kendall is a female Boxer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna 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
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC).Rider, dad
Boxer
About Rider
Rider is a male Boxer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna 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
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.Nitro, dad
Rottweiler
About Nitro
Nitro is a very big and handsome, loving guy. He was imported from Serbia he is AKC DNA tested with no known genetic disorders.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.Aurora, mom
Rottweiler
About Aurora
Aurora is a beautiful, big, gentle, loving girl. She has OFA certified, good hips, and normal elbows and genetically tested clear of all known health disorders.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.Clover, mom
Dalmatian
About Clover
Clover is a female Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna 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.
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.
Pocono’s Diesel Van Valentine, dad
Dalmatian
About Pocono’s Diesel Van Valentine
Pocono’s Diesel Van Valentine is a male Dalmatian. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna 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
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Boxer
Dalmatian
Rottweiler
Good level
Poconopaws 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 Boxers.
Cardiac Evaluation
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.
Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) , 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Donna to bring home their puppies.
Ryan C.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
+5Donna was so responsive and knowledgeable about the dogs she breeds. You can tell she really care about the dogs. She stayed in touch and sent me regular updates about my pup!
Nikki B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We had a great experience with Poconopaws! Donna was helpful and knowledgable, and very professional. Our puppy is healthy and perfect and we couldn't be happier.
JTJustin T.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
Working with Donna was phenomenal I reached out to her when I came across one of her puppies and within minutes she messaged me back. The very next day I was traveling to pick up my puppy and from there it has been nothing but the best experience.
Jason O.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
+5Donna really went the extra mile to help bring our new pup into the family. She kindly agreed to meet me at the airport and expertly answered questions that I had. Our pup was in great health, bathed and groomed. He had all of his paperwork and all shots were current. I am really impressed with Donna as a breeder and thankful for her expertise. My Dalmatian pup loves his new home and keeps us all laughing. Very thankful for a sweet and funny boy.
James M.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
It has great working with Donna at Poconopaws. Our puppy is now 14 weeks old and Donna has answered calls and texts for questions about the pup!
