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Southern Home Pups
- Christiana, TN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Chelsea R., the breeder behind Southern Home Pups located in Christiana, TN. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
Q. & A. with Chelsea
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include medium and standard sizes. Sizes 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.
Tinsel
Went homeFemale
Holly
Went homeFemale
Jack Frost
Went homeMale
Flurry
Went homeMale
Chestnut
Went homeMale
Elf
Went homeMale
Merry
Went homeFemale
Jolly
Went homeMale
Bell
Went homeFemale
Jingle
Went homeMale
Mistletoe
Went homeFemale
Rudolph
Went homeMale
Apple
Went homeMale
Maple
Went homeFemale
Pumpkin
Went homeFemale
Oakley
Went homeFemale
Acorn
Went homeFemale
Hunter
Went homeMale
Harvest
Went homeMale
Forrest
Went homeMale
BB
Went homeFemale
Rey
Went homeFemale
Leia
Went homeFemale
Chewie
Went homeMale
Padme
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Chelsea
Chelsea 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,800 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, starting on potty and crate training! Deposits are non refundable and are added towards the final purchase price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Chelsea.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Christiana, TN
4581 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lovell Field
4567 miles away
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Meet in Cookeville, TN
4524 miles away
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More about Chelsea
Chelsea has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Chelsea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Chelsea is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southern Home Pups 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
All breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernedoodle
Bernice, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Bernice
Bernice is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsea decided to make her part of their program. Chelsea 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.
Daisy, mom
Bernedoodle
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Bernedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsea decided to make her part of their program. Chelsea 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Southern Home Pups 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 Bernedoodles.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
