Southwick Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Sarah C., the breeder behind Southwick Kennels located in Southwick, MA. Growing up in the dog show sport, I have developed around the best of the best. My parents bred and raised Old English Sheepdogs for 35 years. Often they hired a handler who I would always watch in awe. I couldn't wait to get my foot in the door! At 9 years old I showed one of our OES for the first time, and I won Winners Dog. I was hooked.
Q. & A. with Sarah
Why did you start breeding?
My parents bred Old English Sheepdogs for 20+ years.What makes your program special?
My dogs are first and foremost family. They are well socialized to assure no temperament issues and always health tested to assure the best for their future.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Sarah
Sarah 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
Contract & health guarantee
Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Southwick, MA
3746 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bdl
3747 miles away
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More about Sarah
Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sarah’s links
Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southwick Kennels 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
Singer, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Singer
Singer is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sarah decided to make her part of their program. Sarah 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.
Singer, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Singer
Singer is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sarah decided to make her part of their program. Sarah 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
Labrador Retriever
Vizsla
Great level
Southwick Kennels 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 Labrador Retrievers.
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 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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
