Puzzle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Sara R., the breeder behind Puzzle Dogs located in Burnsville, MN. My goal is to produce healthy, stable, delightful family pets who can also succeed in dog sports at the hobbyist level. That means social dogs with great off-switches, who adore doing things with their people. That also means structurally-sound dogs who can remain active and fit into their teens.
Q. & A. with Sara
Why did you start breeding?
Honestly, in Minnesota we have a shortage of suitable pet dogs for the average family. While we handle this by shipping dogs into our state to help out overburdened shelters and rescues in the southern states, I also wanted to contribute to the pet dog population by providing health-tested, social, thoughtfully-raised puppies to our community.What makes your program special?
I'm committed to removing barriers to entry in the dog sport world by placing wonderful dogs with wonderful people in communities that may otherwise not have access to health-tested and thoughtfully-raised puppies. I prioritize temperament above all else, and strive to make good matches between owners and their puppies for a lifelong connection.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include small and medium sizes. Sizes 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.
Tango
Went homeMale
Samba
Went homeFemale
Lindy Hop
Went homeMale
Foxtrot
Went homeMale
Jitterbug
Went homeMale
Cupcake
Went homeMale
Soup
Went homeFemale
Burger
Went homeFemale
Squirrel
Went homeMale
Rabbit
Went homeFemale
Egg
Went homeMale
Mirtazapine (Taz)
Went homeFemale
Inderal (Rally)
Went homeFemale
Gabapentin (Bap)
Went homeFemale
Adderall (Addie)
Went homeFemale
Zoloft (Zola)
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sara
Sara 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
"I price puppies based on litter costs and, more importantly, on need. Discounts and payment plans are available! Junior handlers and BIPOC individuals may receive reduced prices at my discretion. A deposit is collected once puppies are one month old and homes are selected for the litter. Individual puppy selection is not completed until 8 weeks of age. Deposits are transferrable."
Contract & health guarantee
Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Burnsville, MN
More about Sara
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Avidog Associate, CBCC-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), CCPDT-KSA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Sara has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Sara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sara’s links
Sara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Puzzle Dogs 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
Iroh, dad
Sporty Mix
About Iroh
Iroh is a male Sporty Mix over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sara decided to make him part of their program. Sara 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
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +1 more.Biz, mom
Sporty Mix
About Biz
Biz is a female Sporty Mix about 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara 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
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +4 more.Pan, dad
Sporty Mix
About Pan
Pan is Mr. Sociability! He ADORES people, and would love to give you hugs and show you a toy. He's a smiler and starts his tail wags at his shoulders. He really enjoys training and has successfully competed in a wide variety of sports, although disc is his all-time favorite. While he's a definite Mama's Boy, he's also happy to work for other people and enjoys the attention and snacks. At home, he can be found snuggled up on my lap or nearby.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Puzzle Dogs 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 Sporty Mixes.
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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, 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).
