White Barn Wires

Lisa E.

Breeder of Wire Fox Terriers

  • Traverse City, MI
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Meet the breeder

I'm Lisa E., the breeder behind White Barn Wires located in Traverse City, MI. We live in beautiful Northern Michigan on 2.5 acres with our 3 dogs. Jonathan and I have been married just 3 years and we are living our best life. Breeding our Foxies is never going to be a full time thing, just wanting to add clear genetics to this gorgeous breed.

Q. & A. with Lisa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Had my Gus wisdom panel tested and he came back clear. All recommended that he could be a good stud. I contacted a breeder, who was also concerned about the health and welfare of the breed and Gus got his first experience with being a dad. He has sired four beautiful litters with them and one with our girl Hazel, also clear. (Litter Born 6/18/2025)
  • What makes your program special?

    Our home setting and attention to the puppies every need. Our dogs are our family, and because we are lucky enough to have two genetically clear dogs, we decided to become a part of the solution to some of the problems that plague the WFT breed.
  • 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 Lisa

Lisa 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.

“The price includes a health guarantee, first vaccinations, deworming, and lots of socialization. $2500 is without breeding rights and $3000 is with breeding rights. All the puppies are the same price regardless of sex, color or size.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa 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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Traverse City, MI

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Cherry Capital Airport (was Cherry County Airpark)


Meet in Grand Rapids, MI

More about Lisa

  • Club memberships

    Lisa is a member of AKC .

  • Lisa has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months

    Lisa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Lisa’s links

Lisa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

White Barn Wires 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

White Barn Wires 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 Wire Fox Terriers.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Van Den Ende-Gupta Syndrome (VDEGS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.