Whit's End Kennel
- Clearwater, FL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Samantha M., the breeder behind Whit's End Kennel located in Clearwater, FL. I am a preservation breeder of both AST & AFH. I purposefully and only occasionally have litters. My goal is to produce great ambassadors of both breeds in temperament, structure, and ability. All of my dogs are raised and kept inside my home as a part of the family.
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
I got a late start in my early 30s with AST. I started off just looking for a hobby to get more active and fell down the rabbit hole of the sport of purebred dogs. In college I got my first AST. Growing up in the horse country of New Jersey, close to the USET, I got to participate in seasonal fox hunts on the weekends. I loved AFHs back then & fell back in love with them later in life.What makes your program special?
The time, thought, and care that goes into every litter is staggering. It starts with the care of my own dogs; the love, the training, the titles, the health testing etc gets poured right into their children. Because I do not breed a lot, every owner becomes a part of my family. I check in often with my homes and am always a source of reference and support for the life of your dog.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha 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 with children
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Clearwater, FL
4822 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
4811 miles away
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More about Samantha
Club memberships
Samantha is a member of Morris & Essex Kennel Club, American Foxhound Club, and Staffordshire Terrier Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Whit's End Kennel 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
All breeds
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Foxhound
Bowery, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Bowery
Bowery is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Pickles, mom
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Pickles
Pickles is a female American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Josephine, mom
American Foxhound
About Josephine
Josephine is a female American Foxhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Billie, mom
American Foxhound
About Billie
Billie is a female American Foxhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Gigi, mom
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Gigi
Gigi is a female American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Mufasa, dad
American Staffordshire Terrier
About Mufasa
Mufasa is a male American Staffordshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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
American Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Whit's End Kennel 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 American Foxhounds.
Hip Dysplasia
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 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, 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.