We Like it Ruff Working K9 Breeding and Training
- Lakeland, FL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Danielle S., the breeder behind We Like it Ruff Working K9 Breeding and Training located in Lakeland, FL. We offer high-drive imported working lines m for sport, protection, detection, and enrollment into K9 programs. Our puppies are adaptable and trainable, and are started in NePoPo to prepare them for their future roles. The pups are desensitized early on and operantly conditioned (free-shaped) to improve intelligence and problem solving skills.
Q. & A. with Danielle
What makes your program special?
I import dogs from the Netherlands and Germany to ensure the highest quality breeding stock. We conduct Embark testing and import X-ray/OFA screening.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
xDutch Shepherd puppies include fawn and black. 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.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Uzi
Went homeMale
Thor
Went homeMale
Hades
Went homeMale
Behemoth
Went homeMale
Sabre
Went homeFemale
Cersei
Went homeFemale
Freya
Went homeFemale
Sky
Went homeFemale
Asira
Went homeFemale
Mushu
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Danielle
Danielle 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.
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
“Puppies come socialized; started in the NePoPo system with charged markers/food drive development/beginnings of free shaping; environmental enrichment; vaccinated; microchipped. Deposits are only accepted when the puppies are 4 weeks or older.”
Contract & health guarantee
Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle 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
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Danielle.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lakeland, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
More about Danielle
Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Danielle’s links
Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
We Like it Ruff Working K9 Breeding and Training 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
Litter and program updates
Danielle S.
Program update on 30 Dec 2024 •The jumbler toy didn’t stand a chance😂
Parent dogs
Anubis, dad
Dutch Shepherd
About Anubis
Extremely stable working dog. Imported from Germany. Excels at bitework, tracking, and obedience. Has a fantastic offswitch. Extremely creative - can be freeshaped to almost any task (even does free standing handstands).
Nola, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Nola
High drive working dog. Imported from the Netherlands. Has a deep calm bite and excels at scent work.
Parent health testing
Great level
We Like it Ruff Working K9 Breeding and Training 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 xDutch Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia , 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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), 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.
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).
