West Cactus Kennels LLC
- San Diego, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind West Cactus Kennels LLC located in San Diego, CA. While "kennels" are in our name, we have no outside kennels to raise dogs. They are a part of our family from day one. Avidog and Midwoofery Breeder Training Certifications and Puppy Culture and Empowered breeder curriculum programs are followed to help us raise exceptional puppies. I take continuing education seriously.
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
I was begging my parents for pets since I was 5 years old. Since then I have had many pets, been involved in rescue and breeding. My love of animals and obsession for knowledge and learning has helped me continue to get better.What makes your program special?
Because my breeding program is small, I have time to give my full attention to each litter. They live in our house and learn good house manners from day one. I work from home so while other breeders either have a huge program to pay the bills or have a small program that goes largely ignored while they work, I have the luxury of spending almost 24/7 with my mothers and babies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include seal brindle and white, seal and white, brindle and white, black brindle and white, and black and white. 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.
Kirk
Went homeMale
Michel
Went homeMale
Jess
Went homeMale
Christopher
Went homeMale
Dean
Went homeMale
Luke
Went homeMale
Logan
Went homeMale
Lorelai
Went homeFemale
Rory
Went homeFemale
Jackson
Went homeMale
Ross
Went homeMale
Chandler
Went homeMale
Monica
Went homeFemale
Phoebe
Went homeFemale
Rachel
Went homeFemale
Duck
Went homeMale
Joey
Went homeMale
Chick
Went homeMale
Female
Went homeFemale
Marie
Went homeFemale
Duchess
Went homeFemale
Toulouse
Went homeMale
Berlioz
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel 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 Rachel to learn more details about pricing.
“Contact Breeder for Price. $250 is a non-refundable admin fee, $250 is refundable if there isn't a perfect match available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel 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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Rachel.
Puppy pick-up locations
Rachel will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in San Diego, CA
5807 miles away · Rachel's location
Meet in Indio, CA
5739 miles away · Free
Meet in Palm Springs, CA
5742 miles away · Free
Meet in San Bernardino, CA
5748 miles away · Free
Meet in Riverside, CA
5758 miles away · Free
Meet at ONT airport
5761 miles away near Ontario, CA
Meet in Pasadena, CA
5771 miles away · Free
Meet in Los Angeles, CA
5780 miles away · Free
Meet in Mission Viejo, CA
5790 miles away · Free
Meet at SNA airport
5791 miles away near Santa Ana, CA
Meet at LGB airport
5791 miles away near Long Beach, CA
Meet at LAX airport
5791 miles away near Los Angeles, CA
Meet in San Clemente, CA
5798 miles away · Free
Meet at SAN airport
5826 miles away near San Diego, CA
More about Rachel
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
West Cactus Kennels LLC 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
Rachel M.
Litter update on 22 Jan. •Updated photos of Atlas! We thought he had a family, but they backed out and he is still available!!
Marco and Tink's litter
Rachel M.
Litter update on 22 Jan. •This boy loves to run! But he is equally cuddly and is looking for a hiking buddy.
Linc and Guinea's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Boston Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Mary, mom
Boston Terrier
About Mary
A sweet and classy lady
Marco, dad
Boston Terrier
About Marco
A teeny tiny little gentleman
Tuesday, mom
Boston Terrier
About Tuesday
Tuesday is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Lilo, mom
Boston Terrier
About Lilo
Lilo is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Gypsy, mom
Boston Terrier
About Gypsy
Small, 14 lb black brindle and white
Lilo, mom
Boston Terrier
About Lilo
Lilo is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Hazel, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Hazel
Hazel is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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
Excellent level
West Cactus Kennels LLC 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 Boston Terriers.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, 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.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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 Rachel to bring home their puppies.
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Denage M.
Verified owner · June 2022
Rachel was wonderful! Responding quickly to questions, provided wonderful information regarding the puppies that was very helpful in selecting the perfect puppy.
