Steeling Hearts Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Deborah A., the breeder behind Steeling Hearts Kennel located in Hudson, FL. We are strong advocates of proper breeding practices and run our program accordingly. We breed top-quality Whippets. We breed with a focus on health and temperament, and we have years of experience in preparing puppies for their forever homes. We spend lots of time socializing and training our pups so they will have a great foundation of good behavior and neurological development.
Q. & A. with Deborah
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Jax
Went homeMale
June
Went homeFemale
Ima
Went homeFemale
Polly
Went homeFemale
Lyla
Went homeFemale
Tara
Went homeFemale
Tig
Went homeMale
Gemma
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah 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
"The price includes a well socialized puppy with a health guarantee, vaccinations UTD, deworming, AKC registration. $500 Non-refundable deposit to hold your pup. Deposit does come off total balance."
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hudson, FL
4798 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
4811 miles away
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More about Deborah
Deborah has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Deborah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Deborah’s links
Deborah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Steeling Hearts Kennel 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
Smerek, dad
Whippet
About Smerek
Smerek Biesy I Czady is a Polish Import. Racer, Courser, a show off in the ring, and all around snuggle dog. He has the absolute best temperament that has been past on to his pups. Health testing current.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Sky, mom
Whippet
About Sky
Sky is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Deborah decided to make her part of their program. Deborah 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.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Great level
Steeling Hearts Kennel 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 Whippets.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
