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Meet the breeder
I'm Linda O., the breeder behind NONE located in Floyd, VA. We breed to both help ensure the future of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje and to continue our dogs' good health, conformation and working ability with each generation. My girl Summit is an excellent representation of the standard and has a wonderful working temperament. She excels both in and out of the show ring and loves scent work and retrieving. We are very proud of her accomplishments and those of littermates.
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
I worked at a Great Dane breeding kennel in Florida and loved the breed got into showing. I enjoyed raising puppies at the kennel and always owned more than one dog at a time. I had as many as 7 Danes at once. My GP was born in Canada and at that time was a rare breed in the U.S. She lived to be 15. Three years ago over the period of a year, I lost my three Danes; two were 10 and the last was just 7 to a kidney issue that turned septic in less than 3 days. My GP was also diagnosed with cancer and passed during that year. This was the first time in 50 years that I had been without a dog. I searched for a new breed of smaller dog that I could travel with and found Kooikerhondje that reminded me of my first purebred that was an Irish Setter. My Kooiker is now 2 and a half and has 12 AKC points, soon to be a champion I hope.What makes your program special?
Part of my choice of this breed was their attention to health and testing, placing the dogs in appropriate homes. This breed is Dutch and the parent club in the Netherlands has some strict rules about passing certain breed-related health tests and the coefficient of inbreeding. These things appeal to me as a breeder to ensure the best possible outcomes for healthy dogs with good temperaments. My breeder did a lot of special effort to ensure these puppies had the best start possible. I also adhered to Dr. Battaglia's advice on raising and stimulating my Dane puppies years ago.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda directly.
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 Linda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Floyd, VA
More about Linda
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
NONE 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 health testing
Excellent level
NONE 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 Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes.
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.
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
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 Necrotizing Myelopathy (ENM), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
