The Defender Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura W., the breeder behind The Defender Farm located in Harvard, IL. We are experienced breeders, and we take our role seriously. We keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents. We breed to help ensure the future of the Doberman.
Q. & A. with Laura
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Doberman Pinscher puppies include black and rust and red and rust. French Bulldog puppies include tricolors and blue. 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Blue Girl
Went homeFemale
Jasper, Sable Boy
Went homeMale
Jack, Red Sable Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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 $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposit is due at the time you commit. Balance due when you pick your puppy up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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
- Scent introduction
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Harvard, IL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Rockford Airport (was Northwest Chicagoland Airport at Rockford)
More about Laura
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Titled.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Defender Farm 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
All breeds
French Bulldog
Doberman Pinscher
Jolee, mom
French Bulldog
About Jolee
Precious little miss. Jolee is as cute as a button! AKC registered and imported from Europe. Jolee has had genetic testing and DNA testing.
Yara, mom
Doberman Pinscher
About Yara
Yara is 1/2 European bloodline, 1/2 American. She has been tested for DCM, VWD, full blood panel, thyroid and certified hips through OFA. She is Titled through AKC for CGC. She is a great loving member of our family.
Cyrus, dad
Doberman Pinscher
About Cyrus
Cyrus was imported directly to us from Europe. He is 100% European bloodline. Cyrus has been health and genetic tested for Vwd, DCM, complete blood panel, thyroid. He is titled with AKC. He is a great goofy guy. Love this boy.
Parent health testing
Doberman Pinscher
French Bulldog
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
The Defender Farm 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 Doberman Pinschers.
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with 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.
DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
