Sugar River Spinoni
- New Hampshire
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Terry and Karen M., the breeder behind Sugar River Spinoni located in New Hampshire. Our dogs are family members first. We hike, hunt, travel and enjoy our dogs company. We are dedicated to improving our lines with each generation so that the Spinone Italiano will continue to thrive for a long time to come.
Q. & A. with Terry and Karen
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and orange, orange roan, and brown roan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Terry and Karen
Terry and Karen 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 $500 refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC and NAVHDA registrations. The puppy will have a microchip, health certificate and first set of vaccines. Deposits are taken to secure a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Terry and Karen 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 Terry and Karen 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 Terry and Karen 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
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 Terry and Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New Hampshire
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Terry and Karen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Terry and Karen
Terry and Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Terry and Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Terry and Karen’s links
Terry and Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sugar River Spinoni 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
Willow, mom
Spinone Italiano
About Willow
Willow is a female Spinone Italiano. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terry and Karen decided to make her part of their program. Terry and Karen 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
Great level
Sugar River Spinoni 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 Spinoni Italiani.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Repository, DNA Profile, Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinone Italiano Type
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).
