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Protea Kennel
- Nebraska
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Helia D., the breeder behind Protea Kennel located in Nebraska. Our dogs are so special to us. We felt compelled to get more involved and do our part to positively impact the breeds we love. We give our puppies the best start possible so they’re set up to succeed as well-socialized, trainable, and wonderful additions to any family.
Q. & A. with Helia
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Doberman Pinscher puppies include black and rust, blue and rust, fawn (isabella) and rust, and red and rust. Miniature Bull Terrier puppies include white black and brindle, white and brindle, white, brindle and white, and black brindle and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Helia
Helia 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 $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Dobermans - $3000 MBTs - $3,500 All puppies leave after 9 weeks of age at earliest. All genetic testing will be done as well as required vaccinations and dewormings. Puppies are well socialized and raised to be well rounded. We breed with the ultimate goal of producing well rounded and stable puppies. The Dobermans will have ears and tails done. MBTS and Dobermans both have dew claws removed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Helia 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 Helia 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 Helia 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 Helia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Nebraska
4780 miles away
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More about Helia
Club memberships
Helia is a member of Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America and Doberman Pinscher Club of America.
Helia has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Helia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Helia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Protea 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
Dink, mom
Miniature Bull Terrier
About Dink
Dink is a female Miniature Bull Terrier over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Helia decided to make her part of their program. Helia 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
Doberman Pinscher
Miniature Bull Terrier
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Protea 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 Doberman Pinschers.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Working Aptitude (WAE)
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, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
