Spitfire Tollers
- Johnston County, NC
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Meet the breeder
I'm Kelsey H., the breeder behind Spitfire Tollers located in Johnston County, NC. We breed Tollers for health, conformation, temperament, and drive. We strive to preserve the instincts that make Tollers amazing while improving the health of the breed. In particular, we hope to create Tollers for sport performance homes, where we feel they truly shine!
Q. & A. with Kelsey
Why did you start breeding?
It has always been our passion to preserve historic breeds for future generations, and I fell in love with Tollers over a decade ago, knowing they were the dog for me. As a new breeding program, we understand we have a responsibility to prioritize the health and wellness of each of our puppies. We are working with a couple of mentors to ensure we are following the standards of the breed.What makes your program special?
At Spitfire Tollers, we strive to produce excellent companions and athletes. We understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. We are constantly improving our breeding program and work closely within the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever community to do so. Our passion is in companion sports performance, particularly agility.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ranger
Went homeMale
Wizard
Went homeMale
Rogue
Went homeFemale
Druid
Went homeMale
Bard
Went homeFemale
Cleric
Went homeFemale
Fighter
Went homeMale
Amaterasu
Went homeFemale
Sakuya
Went homeFemale
Rao
Went homeFemale
Shiranui
Went homeFemale
Himiko
Went homeFemale
Flower
Went homeFemale
Strawberry
Went homeFemale
Harvest
Went homeMale
Wolf
Went homeMale
Sturgeon
Went homeMale
Snow
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kelsey
Kelsey 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.
Kelsey partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"We wait to place puppies with families until we know what their personalities and energy levels are shaping up to be. Obviously, we cannot tell the future, but we can get a good idea of which puppies will be "busy" and need an experienced home or a job to do, which may do well in the show ring, and which will settle in well with an active family as a pet."
Price
"The price also includes a health guarantee, a puppy kit, the first round of vaccines, deworming, and socialization. "
Contract & health guarantee
Kelsey 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 Kelsey 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 Kelsey 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kelsey.
Breeder's location
Meet in Johnston County, NC
4253 miles away
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More about Kelsey
Kelsey has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Kelsey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kelsey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spitfire Tollers 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
Roulette, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Roulette
Roulette is Vixen's daughter from our Okami litter, and we're very excited to see her shine. She has taken to the agility and show rings with aplomb, and is an absolute joy at home. She's high energy with a good off switch, and we expect any future puppies she may produce to be similar!
Good health testing
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd).
Vixen, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Vixen
Vixen is a drivey girl who loves to work. She has risen to the occasion at every sport I introduce her to, and performs wonderfully. It's me who is always trying to keep up! She has a lovely, spicy personality that adores her family and is polite though not overly affectionate towards strangers. She can go from endless retrieves in the pond to a lazy day on the couch, but definitely needs a job to keep her happy. We are currently competing in CPE and AKC Agility, and NADD Dock Diving.
Excellent health testing
Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +9 more.
Kaguya, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Kaguya
Kaguya is a lover who has never met a stranger, and will still go from cuddling to working in an instant. She is competing in Agility and Conformation. Ball is life.
Excellent health testing
Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +9 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Spitfire Tollers 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling 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
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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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 Kelsey to bring home their puppies.
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Amy B.
Verified owner · May 2024
Spitfire Tollers breeds a fabulous sporting, conformation, and pet dog. She does excellent research to match the bitches with the best sire for each one. The work put in with these puppies on a daily basis shows when your puppy comes home. Between the genetics and time spent with the puppies the first two months of their life, these puppies come to new homes having already been exposed to people, children, other pets, wobble boards, tunnels, water, etc. Kelsey does an excellent job matching new puppies and their new homes. We could not be more pleased with our boy! Due to all the work she put in, he’s had an easy transition to his new home! We will definitely hope we are fortunate enough to get another Spitfire Toller in the future!
