Tendercross
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Meet the breeder
I'm Carol G., the breeder behind Tendercross located in Vernonia, OR. Our dogs are bred with sharp endurance, protective instinct, loving nature, and the need to please their humans. They thrive from home to farm and will make sure to make your life much easier and fulfilled. They love all activities, working the farm, snuggling, and are great with all pets and humans.
Q. & A. with Carol
Why did you start breeding?
Both myself and my husband are disabled for different reasons. My husband is a combat veteran. Breeding cattle came first. Puppies are a new adventure. Animals are healing and keep us going strong. Our pups and all our animals aren't like family. They ARE family!What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because its not constant. We dont believe in breaking down any pups body to push out litters back to back. We use care, time, and consideration first. We've already created the perfect cattle breed. Now its time to create the best pups! They will work side by side with you, be devoted to you, and have the trust and companionship like no other pups you've seen.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Carol
Carol 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 first round of all vaccines and de-wormer, a vet wellness check up, blanket that smells like the siblings and mama, toys, and 2 will have core training for herding. Deposits are non refundable but will go towards the cost of the puppy. A deposit is the only way the pup you choose will be held for you.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carol.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Vernonia, OR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
Meet in Salem, OR
More about Carol
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, Associate Dog Trainer.
Carol has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Carol is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tendercross 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 health testing
Good level
Tendercross 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 Working Dog Crosses.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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 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).
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