Ptarmigan Curly Coated Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Janean M., the breeder behind Ptarmigan Curly Coated Retrievers located in Cadott, WI. Although I have bred several record-breaking show dogs, my emphasis has always been on temperament and health first. A healthy dog with a solid, stable temperament will be able to provide his/her family with years of great companionship as well as compete successfully in all sorts of doggy sports. We have produced AKC NBISS/BIS/Multiple group winning conformation champions and of the first 10 Master Hunters in the breed, 4 were produced by a Ptarmigan dog. My bloodlines have stood the test of time as almost every U.S. curly-coated retriever breeder has my bloodlines in their breeding stock.
Q. & A. with Janean
Why did you start breeding?
My first dog, from the UK, had such a great temperament and joy for hunting, I decided I might like to try to breed a litter. He was used at stud by one of the top breeders of the day and his daughter was my foundation female. In the end, my first three foundation dams were all number one show females and appropriately health tested for their eras.What makes your program special?
The dual-purpose dogs with stable, happy temperaments and outstanding show and hunting potential we have managed to produce. I bred the top-winning show female in breed history plus the top-winning field male was produced by one of my bitches. My bloodlines have stood the test of time: almost every U.S. breeder's stock goes back to my bloodlines. I now concentrate more on breeding for companion homes and performance homes rather than conformation shows.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Janean
Janean 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $1,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health warranty and contract, deworming, appropriate vaccines, microchip, AKC registration, health examination by my veterinarian, socialization, and early training. . The deposit is refundable ONLY if I do not have a puppy of the sex and/or color you desire available or if I don't believe the available puppies meet your requirements in a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Janean 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 Janean 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 Janean 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 Janean.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cadott, WI
4305 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chippewa Valley Airport
4321 miles away
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More about Janean
Club memberships
Janean is a member of Muddy Waters Retriever Club, Blackhawk Retriever Club, Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America, and Hunting Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Founder of the Great Lakes Curly-coated Retriever Club, Founder of the Curly-coated Retriever Club of America, Past president of the Curly-coated Retriever Club of America, Curly-coated Retriever Club of America Judges Education Coordinator for 15 years, Chairman of the Committee which wrote the current AKC standard, CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Janean has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Janean was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Janean is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ptarmigan Curly Coated Retrievers 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
Whip, mom
Curly-Coated Retriever
About Whip
Whip is one of the more stylish field curlies in the breed. She has all health clearances, LOVES to work, and is an eager, happy family companion.
Mort, dad
Curly-Coated Retriever
About Mort
Mort is a male Curly-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Janean decided to make him part of their program. Janean 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
Great level
Ptarmigan Curly Coated Retrievers 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers.
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.
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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIA, GSD IIIA, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
