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Williams Sweet Carolina
- Wayne County, MI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Raluca W., the breeder behind Williams Sweet Carolina located in Wayne County, MI. I am a preservation breeder striving for quality, health, and to ensure the future of the Carolina Dog for generations to come. My focus is to produce dogs of superior health, authenticity, and genetics. I can provide extensive knowledge and guidance for any family looking to adopt one of these wonderful dogs.
Q. & A. with Raluca
Why did you start breeding?
Our interest was sparked late 2015, after first learning about Carolina Dogs through getting our wild-caught female. We focus on preservation, advocacy, education, and versatility. We strive to maintain and improve upon the unique qualities that the CD has to offer. I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy Carolina Dogs for others to enjoy and do so through responsible breeding.What makes your program special?
My focus on dog health, genetics, and authenticity is what makes my program special. I use scientifically established means of health testing and compare the coefficients of potential breeding pairs to reduce incidents of unwanted traits and address the issue of inbreeding within this breed. It is an honor to represent Carolina Dogs and create opportunities for others to experience the same.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Runty
Went homeFemale
Stripey
Went homeMale
Orange Ginger
Went homeFemale
Blaze
Went homeMale
Minitanka
Went homeMale
Bones
Went homeMale
Heirloom
Went homeMale
Polar Bear 🐻❄️
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Raluca
Raluca 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 Raluca to learn more details about pricing.
“$250 non-refundable deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Raluca 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 Raluca 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 Raluca 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Raluca.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wayne County, MI
4157 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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More about Raluca
Club memberships
Raluca is a member of Carolina Dog Society of America.
Raluca has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Raluca was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Raluca is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Williams Sweet Carolina 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
Tirzah, mom
Carolina Dog
About Tirzah
Wild caught near Wilmington NC
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +5 more.Bones, dad
Carolina Dog
About Bones
Bones is a male Carolina Dog over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Raluca decided to make him part of their program. Raluca 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.
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Patellar Luxation, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Williams Sweet Carolina 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 Carolina Dogs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dentition, Shoulder Osteochondrosis
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.
Alanine Aminotransferase Activity, DNA Profile, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
