Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers
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Meet the breeder
I'm Karleen S., the breeder behind Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers located in White Salmon, WA. The Curly Coated Retriever is the oldest of the retriever breeds. Its name says a lot about the dog. It has a glorious low-maintenance curly coat that comes in black and brown (liver). A curly does shed but the coat never grows longer than two or three cm in length and therefore never needs any formal grooming. A good coat is a dream to put your hands through. This makes them a pleasure to cuddle with and they love to spend the evening in your lap in front of the TV if you let them. But don't let their indoor laziness fool you. Once outside, they are high energy and full of playful exuberance. As they get older, they can become very serious working dogs. Its all about teamwork for these beautiful and rare retrievers. I got my first Curly Coated Retriever in 1992. What appealed to me at that time was the personality of the breed. The first Curly I met was clearly intelligent. They were also incredibly athletic and had great endurance, easily able to hike or hunt all day without difficulty. It wasn't until later that I began to appreciate the benefit of a low maintenance, low shedding, curly coat. Over the years, I have had many Curly Coated retrievers, both from the US and New Zealand. I have traveled to Europe and met many Curlies there. As the years have gone by and I have had several Curlies, it has become clear to me what I like and don't like in this breed. I finally decided it was time to start breeding my own Curly Coated Retrievers. I owe a great deal to the many breeders who have been doing this for decades and who have given me valuable advice.
Q. & A. with Karleen
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and liver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karleen
Karleen 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes guarantee, AKC registration, microchip, first vaccinations, early potty training and an extensive socialization program.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karleen 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 Karleen 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 Karleen 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 Karleen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in White Salmon, WA
5174 miles away
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More about Karleen
Club memberships
Karleen is a member of I am on the Board of the Curly-coated retriever Club of America .
Karleen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Karleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karleen’s links
Karleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers.
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.
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, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIA, GSD IIIA, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
