I'm Roxanne L., the breeder behind Usona Rat Terriers located in Mariposa, CA. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.
Q. & A. with Roxanne
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 home
Male
Cody
Went home
Male
Robin
Went home
Female
McCloud
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Roxanne
Roxanne 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
Connect with Roxanne to learn more details about pricing.
“All pups will microchipped, shots started, wormed. AKC paperwork goes home with pup, along toys, feed, small litter pan, pee pads, treats.... Deposit is non refundable, but can be applied to a future litter. Please understand I do not always have litters, so it can be time between litters.”
Contract & health guarantee
Roxanne 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 Roxanne 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 Roxanne directly.
Usona Rat Terriers 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
Endora, mom
Rat Terrier
About Endora
Endora is a sweet girl. Endora is always thinking and is a cuddle bug.
Tag, dad
Rat Terrier
About Tag
Tag is an AKC CH. Tag loves to go for rides in truck, go shopping & chase ground squirrels in the garden. He has one of the sweetest temperament.
Cal Val, mom
Rat Terrier
About Cal Val
Cal Val is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Roxanne decided to make her part of their program. Roxanne has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Usona Rat Terriers 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Roxanne to bring home their puppies.
Jenn L.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Amazing. The pup is gorgeous and so smart. Roxanne couldn’t have been more kind.