Susan Turner
- Olalla, WA ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Susan T., the breeder behind Susan Turner located in Olalla, WA.
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
When my children were young—ages 5 to 8—I began looking for a dog we could share as a family. I remembered that my sister had a dog when she was growing up, so I asked her what kind it was. She answer was a Rat Terrier so I went looking for them. Our first dog was Garrets Rose for my son. This was before the internet was part of everyday life, so my search began the old-fashioned way: with local newspapers and the Little Nickel. I eventually found a Rat Terrier breeder in the Pacific Northwest and reached out to other people who shared their lives with the breed. Those conversations helped me learn more about Rat Terriers and began my connection with these lively, devoted dogs.What makes your program special?
I prioritize health and temperament when planning pairings and consider each puppy’s potential and the needs of their future family. My dogs have gone on to become wonderful family companions, therapy dogs, health-alert dogs, and competition champions and grand champions. I also consider the goals of families seeking a dog for therapy work, agility, performance events, or conformation showing. I want every family to find the right fit for their home and lifestyle. I take time to learn about each family’s hopes and needs so I can help them choose a puppy who will suit their home. I’m also happy to stay in touch after puppies go home and answer questions as they grow. I’m proud to share my life with this lively, loyal breed and to help each puppy begin a happy life with its new family.
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Susan 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 8 weeks old.
“I want every family to find the right fit for their home and lifestyle. I take time to learn about each family’s hopes and needs so I can help them choose a puppy who will suit their home. I’m also happy to stay in touch after puppies go home and answer questions as they grow. I’m proud to share my life with this lively, loyal breed and to help each puppy begin a happy life with its new family.”
Price
“This price includs all puppy AKC paperwork, Puppy Shots, Worming, and Microchip Most of my puppies are crate trained, and partially house trained. My puppies do not leave until they are at least 10 weeks old. This deposits holds a place for you for the litter. The puppies are evaluated at 8 weeks and at that time we discuss tempermetn and family placement.”
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Susan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Olalla, WA
5099 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
5092 miles away
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More about Susan
Certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder , Puppy Culture Breeder, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), AKC Breeder of Merit.
Susan has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Susan Turner 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
Bug, dad
Rat Terrier
About Bug
Bug is an amazing boy. He Loves everyone and enjoys all kinds of new adventures. He has been in all kinds of compenition and loves the process of training and showing. He
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Susan Turner 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 Rat Terriers.
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.
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.
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.
Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA)
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.
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).
