Saxafrax Borzoi
Meet the breeder
I'm Maren C., the breeder behind Saxafrax Borzoi located in Boring, OR. NOTE: We will only place puppies within a 1 day's drive of Northern WA or Northern OR. We strive to preserve the borzoi breed for future generations to admire, live with, and love. We believe preservation requires equal emphasis on the dogs we produce AND the people who love them. We are passionate about connecting the families of our puppies with support through ourselves and the wider sighthound community. In order to achieve preservation goals in our breeding program, we believe it is essential that each breeding: preserve genetic diversity by holding onto rare lines and haplotypes; preserve breed function & form by utilizing dogs with proven coursing ability and conformation ring success; preserve correct, stable & family-safe temperaments, utilizing a blended Puppy Culture & Avidog helping & raising program; preserve overall health and longevity through health testing and pedigree research.
Q. & A. with Maren
Why did you start breeding?
In the summer of 2019, our friend and mentor Jan Leikam (Adrienne Borzoi) approached us about pairing Maren's boy, Shaniko, with Jan's bitch, Allee. We (Elyse & Maren) had dreamed about one day breeding dogs together, but that vision was always an uncertain "some day". One of the most daunting things about our first litter was choosing the right pairing, and when Jan offered one to us, and was willing to sign on as co-breeder alongside another friend/mentor, Monica Barry (Hounds of Laureate), we decided to take the leap, saying "what will be, will be." On October 12, 2019, our Que Sera Sera litter was born, ushering us into breederhood. The litter was whelped and raised at Elyse's residence, and spent ages 8-12 weeks at Maren's, as we developed our two-pronged approach to sharing the load of raising healthy, well-socialized puppies.What makes your program special?
We raise our puppies with a blended approach informed by Puppy Culture and Avidog. Our 10-week-old temperament evaluations are performed by board-certified veterinary behaviorists. The socialization experiences afforded by our dual-raising setup allow our puppies to be safely exposed to both rural and urban environments to make the most out of their critical socialization window. Puppies are crate trained, leash trained, comfortable riding in cars, and have been raised around cats, other dog breeds, goats, and people of all ages by the time they go to their new homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cormorant
Went homeFemale
Eidolon
Went homeMale
Gadabout
Went homeFemale
Parallax
Went homeMale
Augur
Went homeMale
Folderol
Went homeMale
Tarlatan
Went homeMale
Sibylline
Went homeFemale
Bombazine
Went homeMale
Sprout
Went homeFemale
Fester
Went homeMale
Fennel
Went homeFemale
Sanin
Went homeMale
Fern
Went homeFemale
Nettle
Went homeFemale
Fancy
Went homeFemale
Rusalka
Went homeFemale
Fawn
Went homeFemale
Ora
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Maren
Maren 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
“Puppies are microchipped and have received appropriate medical inoculations, deworming, and veterinary care. The puppy's AKC registration, sales contract with health warranty, go-home guide to training and care, familiar-scent blanket, toy, and collar are provided at pick up. We no longer require deposits.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maren 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 Maren 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 Maren 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
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 Maren.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Boring, OR
5214 miles away
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More about Maren
Club memberships
Maren is a member of Puget Sound Borzoi Club, Wy'east Borzoi Club, and Borzoi Club of America.
Maren has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Maren was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Maren is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Saxafrax Borzoi 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
Fennel, mom
Borzoi
About Fennel
Fennel is a female Borzoi over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maren decided to make her part of their program. Maren 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
Holtor Monitor, Full Embark Panel, +5 more.
Shaniko, dad
Borzoi
About Shaniko
Shaniko is a male Borzoi almost 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Maren decided to make him part of their program. Maren 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
Holtor Monitor, Full Embark Panel, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Saxafrax Borzoi 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 Borzois.
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)
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
