We Like it Ruff Working K9 Breeding and Training

Danielle S.

Breeder of Dutch Shepherds and xDutch Shepherds

  • 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.

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 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“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

4775 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tampa Airport

4811 miles away

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More about Danielle

  • Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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).

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