I'm Sue K., the breeder behind Sue Kidder/Lighthouse Lapphunds southern Branch located in Bokeelia, FL. Our program was built with care and intention in every step. We are passionate about the health and wellbeing of this breed, and we want our program to be an example of how to responsibly breed high-quality, healthy dogs.
Q. & A. with Sue
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are wolf sable. 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.
Calusa
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Sue
Sue 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 $3,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes health guarantee, AKC registration, micro chip, embark health testing medical exam and appropriate age related immunizations. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Sue 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 Sue 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 Sue directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sue.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bokeelia, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Southwest Florida Airport
Meet in Waynesville, NC
More about Sue
Club memberships
Sue is a member of Western Carolina Dog Fanciers, Hendersonville Kennel club, Carolina Finnish Lapphund Club, and Finnish Lapphund Club of America.
Sue has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Sue was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sue is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sue Kidder/Lighthouse Lapphunds southern Branch 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
Sue K.
Litter update on 12 Nov. •
Calusa has found a home
Blix and Skye's litter
Parent dogs
Skye, mom
Finnish Lapphund
About Skye
Skye is a female Finnish Lapphund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sue decided to make her part of their program. Sue 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.
Blix, dad
Finnish Lapphund
About Blix
Blix is a male Finnish Lapphund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sue decided to make him part of their program. Sue 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
Sue Kidder/Lighthouse Lapphunds southern Branch 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 Finnish Lapphunds.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary)
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).