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Secret Garden Borzois
Meet the breeder
I'm Mary R., the breeder behind Secret Garden Borzois located in Northfield, VT. We are a small but extremely select breeder of absolute top shelf Borzois. We are a breeder of multiple National #1 Borzois, multiple National #1 Top producers, two #1 All-Breeds in Japan, multiple AKC and FCI Best-in-Show winners, International Champions, a World Winner, and a National #1 Novice A Hound. Our dogs have superb temperaments.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
Slowly. Very slowly. I read books, went to dogs shows, and visited breeders for 10 years prior to getting my foundation bitch. That preparatory period was the only way that I could participate at the time because my daughter and my work were my priorities. But that early restraint paid off handsomely because there were no false starts. I hit the ground running from my first litter.What makes your program special?
My foundation bitch became the #1 Top-Producing Bitch in the breed in 1994. But her offspring weren't merely Champions. She had three offspring in the National Top Ten at the same time, two Best-in-Show winning #1 sons, one went on to #1 All Breeds in Japan, and sired a Best-in-Show winning #1 All Breeds in Japan. Three of her offspring also became #1 Top Producers. We offer exquisite type, movement, and health.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 refundable deposit and between $250 - $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Northfield, VT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Burlington Airport (BTV)
More about Mary
Club memberships
Mary is a member of Borzoi Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Secret Garden Borzois 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
"Heide", mom
Borzoi
About "Heide"
"Heide" is a female Borzoi about 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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
Dentition, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
"Percy", dad
Borzoi
About "Percy"
"Percy" is a male Borzoi over 14 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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
Dentition, DNA Profile, +3 more.
"Viktoria", mom
Borzoi
About "Viktoria"
"Viktoria" is a female Borzoi over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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
Dentition, Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA).
"Frankie", dad
Borzoi
About "Frankie"
"Frankie" is a male Borzoi about 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
"King", dad
Borzoi
About "King"
"King" is a male Borzoi over 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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
DNA Profile, Genetic Diversity Test, +4 more.
"Betty", mom
Borzoi
About "Betty"
"Betty" is a female Borzoi over 13 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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
Dentition, DNA Profile, +4 more.
"Margaret", mom
Borzoi
About "Margaret"
"Margaret" is a female Borzoi about 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
"Adam", dad
Borzoi
About "Adam"
"Adam" is a male Borzoi about 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA).
"Micah", dad
Borzoi
About "Micah"
"Micah" is a male Borzoi over 13 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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
Dentition, DNA Profile, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Secret Garden Borzois 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.
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 (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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).
