Slayton's American Bulldogs

Ellen & Phillip S.

Breeder of American Bulldogs

  • La Porte, IN ·
  • Responds within an hour

Upcoming litters

Mac
Rowena

Expected American Bulldog litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Nov. 15

Meet the breeder

I'm Ellen & Phillip S., the breeder behind Slayton's American Bulldogs located in La Porte, IN. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. We do our best to breed with total care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours! We welcome and love video calls. We're here Thru the whole process and after.

Q. & A. with Ellen & Phillip

  • Why did you start breeding?

    The love and preservation for the breed. American bulldogs are the best.

  • What makes your program special?

    They are not just animals. We cut every cord tare every sak. We're there with our momma's every second until the last pup is born. Our momma's are queens. We put alot of time and effort to ensure the parents are healthy and well taken care of . We work hard for our dogs and our pups

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are white. 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.

Getting a puppy from Ellen & Phillip

Ellen & Phillip 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, Ellen & Phillip partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $900 non-refundable deposit and between $1,900 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes NKC registration papers. And vaccinated. Transport fees are separate. price varies . Pet home only prices are different than breeding right prices. Prices vary on markings and color . deposit is non refundable unless otherwise discussed.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ellen & Phillip 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 Ellen & Phillip 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 Ellen & Phillip 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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ellen & Phillip.

Breeder's location

Meet in La Porte, IN

514 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at South Bend Airport

500 miles away

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More about Ellen & Phillip

  • Ellen & Phillip has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Ellen & Phillip was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Ellen & Phillip’s links

Ellen & Phillip is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Slayton's American Bulldogs 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Slayton's American Bulldogs 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 American Bulldogs.

  • 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • 2,8-Dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA) Urolithiasis, DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, American Bulldog Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 10 (NCL10), American Bulldog Type

    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 Ellen & Phillip to bring home their puppies.

  • Patrick M.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I bought a puppy through gooddog.com and had a great experience. The breeder, Ellen, was very friendly and communicative from the moment we showed interest, and she still checks in even 2 months later. Our puppy is beautiful, well-mannered, playful, and amazing with the kids. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend her.

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    Matthew P.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Ellen and Phillip were very responsive to questions. You can tell they really care for their puppies. Willing to meet at airport to receive puppy; provided us with some dog food and toys. Helped us get to know the puppy even before we met him.

    JOHN M.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Ellen & Phillip have been super through this whole process. They have consistently kept me informed from birth to daily updates on the dogs. They definitely pride themselves on breeding great American bulldog puppies. Couldn’t be happier with the puppy as I’m sure everybody else will be.

  • Amie H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Ellen is a superstar breeder!! I have had several American Bulldogs & none of them have had such loving & attentive care from day 1! Ellen sent photos of mom even before the first puppy arrived; her “birthing box” was like a spa room, with a big pregnancy pillow, warming lights & a safe, large enclosed space where mom could feel comfortable bringing her babies into the world. She face timed me as they were being born so we could watch; it was AMAZING!! We KNEW our baby the moment she arrived, she was born 4th & we just felt she was meant to be ours. ❤️ We were hoping for an all/mostly white one & our Raven was THE ONLY white one in the dozen!! She looks exactly like her mama, with one black “Raven’s wing” by her right eye 😍 Ellen kept us informed several times a week with updates & more than tolerated my “new mom” nervousness (this is the youngest puppy we’ve ever had & wanted to have everything perfect for her arrival & growth). Ellen is so kind, caring& patient & kept that kennel of 12 puppies so clean & had the brilliant idea to mount the water buckets to the sides of the enclosure to allow for fresh drinking water at all times without the chaos of them constantly getting knocked over! 👏🏼 There were some issues with transportation (due to unforeseen changes in the circumstances of the transporters). Ellen stayed on the phone with me for HOURS until we were able to find someone to trust to bring our girl all the way to AZ! That is truly above & beyond care for her puppies & their prospective homes & families!! Even after further unforeseen travel issues (in which Ellen even got involved to assist me in keeping track of Raven & communicating with us & them daily, as the transport team wouldn’t respond to me!) ELLEN made sure that our baby girl got to us!! Even after all the travel issues, the puppy we received was still the same smart, loving, funny, sassy stubborn, beautiful girl that we had watched grow up from day one!! That kind of resilience & confidence in a 8 week old puppy, despite adversities, doesn’t just happen, THAT comes from KNOWING she is loved & constant dedication from the very beginning!! Ellen, we do not have the words to describe our gratitude for ALL that you have done for our precious girl who will be our loving companion for many years to come!! If you are looking for someone who raises not only good looking pups but those with loving, confident personalities, look no further; they DO NOT make breeders like Ellen!! 🎉❤️ THANK YOU!!

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    norm b.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    It was great meeting Ellen & Phillip, they were both very knowledgeable about the dogs and obviously take excellent care of them. Our girl is happy and healthy and we couldn't be more in love! Thank you!

    Dawn S.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    We couldn’t have asked for a better experience adopting our puppy from Ellen; the entire process has truly exceeded our expectations. Ellen is a fantastic communicator who kept us involved every step of the way with frequent photo updates, milestone check-ins, and video calls. She even went above and beyond by opening up her family home to let us meet our puppy at four weeks old. It is so clear that Ellen and her family treat these dogs as part of their own family—they are raised with immense love and care. Our puppy is healthy, happy, and adorably chubby, which is a testament to the high standard of care provided from day one. If you are looking for a reputable, transparent, and deeply caring breeder on Good Dog, we cannot recommend Ellen highly enough!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.