



I'm Martin D., the breeder behind Z-Faro Kennels located in Willamsville, NY. Z-Faro Kennels produces pups that are from fully health-tested, champion bloodlines. We breed for the future with careful consideration of the past. Our Hounds compete and excel in both conformation and field/performance events. All dogs are thoroughly health tested before entering our program.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Z-Faro's Browncoat Queen "Zôé"
Female
Z-Faro's Little Firefly "Fleet"
Male
Z-Faro's I'll Be in My Bunk "Hazel"
Female
Z-Faro's By My Pretty Floral Bonnet I Will End You "Mal"
Female
Z-Faro's Firefly Bounty Hunter "Jubal"
Female
Z-Faro's A Leaf on the Wind "Wash"
Male
Z=Faro's Space Cowboy "Cowboy"
Male
Z-Faro's Kung Fu Ballerina "River"
Female
Z-Faro's Can't Take The Sky From Me "Rhodes"
Male
Martin 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.

“Z-Faro Kennel puppies include our guarantee, initial socialization training, house training, leash training, noise desensitization, initial vaccines, and a starter kit ($500 value). The deposit holds your place for a puppy. If I do not have a puppy for you, your deposit will be returned. If you back out of the purchase, I retain your deposit.”
Martin 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 Martin 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 Martin directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Martin.
Meet in Willamsville, NY
3940 miles away
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Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
4029 miles away
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Club memberships
Martin is a member of Responsible Dog Owners of Maryland and Pharaoh Hound Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Martin has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Martin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Z-Faro Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Pharaoh Hound
About Zoe
Zoe is a female Pharaoh Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Martin decided to make her part of their program. Martin 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.
Pharaoh Hound
About Paloma
Paloma is a female Pharaoh Hound over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Martin decided to make her part of their program. Martin 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 level
Z-Faro Kennels 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 Pharaoh Hounds.
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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).