Rachael Kruse

Rachael K.

Breeder of Pugs

Ellsworth, KS
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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 girls live in my home with me and spend their days helping me care for my horses and watching me ride them. My girls travel across the country with me showing horses where everyone knows me as “The Pug Lady.” By keeping my program small, I am able to retain all my Pugs for life. They are my best friends/side kicks and enjoy life on a big ranch in Kansas. I use outside males to breed my females via AI by my vet who specializes in brachycephalic breeds.
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.

Ponchy
Went home
Male
Blue
Went home
Male
Red
Went home
Male
Green
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Doug the Pug
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Bob
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Rachael partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 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
  - AKC registration
  - 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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (was Wichita Mid-Continent Airport)

Meet in Omaha, NE

More about Rachael

Rachael has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Rachael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Rachael’s links
- Facebook

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

Litter and program updates

Rachael K.
Program update on 28 Apr •
7wks old but stuck inside today!

Parent dogs

Hazel, mom
Pug
About Hazel
Hazel is a beautiful light apricot fawn female. She’s on the smaller side for a Pug and is very active around the farm with me daily! She is sired by an AKC Grand Champion himself and has many champions on the dam side of her pedigree as well.
Good health testing
Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE).
Daisy, mom
Pug
About Daisy
Daisy is my Small 17lb dark apricot fawn! She’s the sweetest, snuggliest Pug I’ve ever had. She’s excellent with children and is very active, but never turns down a nap! She enjoys traveling the country with me showing horses.
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
I 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.