I'm Travis I., the breeder behind Prairie State Kennel located in New Lenox, IL. Prairie State Kennel is located in New Lenox, Illinois and is dedicated to producing quality Small Munsterlander dogs to the adventurous outdoorsman.
Q. & A. with Travis
Why did you start breeding?
My current dog Ruth, has been an exceptional family pet and partner in the field. She has all the great traits that I would like others to experience with this breed. Ruth scored a 112 points perfect score on NAVHDA Natural Ability Test. She has many desirable hunting traits that drew the interest of a owner of a VC Sire to start our first litter.
What makes your program special?
This is the first of multiple litters I expect with this dog (Ruth) and possibly more with her offspring. We are centrally located in the USA and looking to continue to improve upon this desirable breed.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are brown and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Travis
Travis 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 $1,300 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“What comes with your puppy?
Microchipped
Collar
Bag of Pro Plan Puppy Chow
Field First Aid kit
NAVHDA Registration
AKC Registration
NAVHDA AIMS and Rules book
Up-to-date vaccinations with records. Deposits are only refundable if the contract is voided by the breeder.”
Contract & health guarantee
Travis 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 Travis 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 Travis directly.
Prairie State Kennel 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
Ruth, mom
Kleine Munsterlander
About Ruth
Ruth is a female Kleine Munsterlander. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Travis decided to make her part of their program. Travis 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
Prairie State Kennel 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 Kleine Munsterlanders.
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.