Rachael Kruse
- Ellsworth, KS
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachael K., the breeder behind Rachael Kruse located in Ellsworth, KS. I am a very small breeder, only one to two litters of Pugs each year. All puppies are raised in my home and the adults are spoiled rotten and travel to horse shows all over the country with me. I strive to provide beautiful Pug puppies to the best homes possible.
Q. & A. with Rachael
Why did you start breeding?
My mother raised Pugs when I was growing up and I became obsessed with the breed. I started raising about 1 litter per year in college.What makes your program special?
My breeding dogs live in my home with me. By keeping my program small, I am able to retain all my Pugs for life. They are my best friends!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and fawn. 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.
Doug the Pug
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Bob
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachael
Rachael 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 $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Rachael 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 Rachael 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 Rachael 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
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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachael.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ellsworth, KS
4867 miles away
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More about Rachael
Rachael has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Rachael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Rachael’s links
Rachael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rachael Kruse 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
Mabel, mom
Pug
About Mabel
Mabel is a Small framed female with many Champions in her pedigree. She travels the country with me showing horses and is my best friend!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rachael Kruse 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 Pugs.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE)
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 Rachael to bring home their puppies.
- DW
Danielle W.
Verified owner · July 2024
+5I had a wonderful experience adopting my sweet pug, Doug the Pug, who is now Bug the Pug! Rachael was very easy to work with and I felt very confident adopting Bug from her, especially after meeting her personally and seeing how Bug was raised and his family. He had a very happy life with Rachael and it is evident on how well taken care of he was when we got him home. We have had three pugs prior to Bug and Bug is by far the smartest and most beautiful. He is so well adjusted and happy and everyone that meets him, (humans and animals) just love him. He has had his first vet appointment and he breezed though it and spent most of the time being oogled by all of the Veterinarians and Vet techs. I especially appreciated that Bug was already potty trained and sweet to everyone he meets. Thank you Rachael and to Good Dog for helping me to find the perfect pug.
