The Defender Farm

Laura W.

Breeder of Doberman Pinschers and French Bulldogs

  • Harvard, IL ·
  • Responds within a few days

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.

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, 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.

Laura 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 6 weeks old.

“We want you to connect with your puppy from day one. I send updates, photos and videos when asked. At 6 weeks old, puppies will start the "picking process" based on when deposits have been received by the buyers. We generally wait until 6 weeks old so the puppies can have their distemper vaccinations. ”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.

Breeder's location

Meet in Harvard, IL

4337 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport

4332 miles away

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More about Laura

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Titled.

  • Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Laura’s links

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

Doberman Pinscher

French Bulldog

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).

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