Z-Faro Kennels
- Willamsville, NY
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
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.
Q. & A. with Martin
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding is a natural progression from showing and competing. I strive to not only produce beautiful puppies and continue my phenomenal show line, but to set the standard for responsible breeding practices in order to ensure that the Pharaoh Hound will continue to healthily thrive for generations to come!What makes your program special?
I am a premier breeder of Pharaoh Hounds. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. All of my puppies are bred from champion lines with proven lineage, and I do not breed any dog unless it is thoroughly health-tested! While many of my dogs have made exceptional show dogs, all of them have become excellent family companions!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Z-Faro's Browncoat Queen "Zôé"
Went homeFemale
Z-Faro's Little Firefly "Fleet"
Went homeMale
Z-Faro's I'll Be in My Bunk "Hazel"
Went homeFemale
Z-Faro's By My Pretty Floral Bonnet I Will End You "Mal"
Went homeFemale
Z-Faro's Firefly Bounty Hunter "Jubal"
Went homeFemale
Z-Faro's A Leaf on the Wind "Wash"
Went homeMale
Z=Faro's Space Cowboy "Cowboy"
Went homeMale
Z-Faro's Kung Fu Ballerina "River"
Went homeFemale
Z-Faro's Can't Take The Sky From Me "Rhodes"
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Martin
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.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“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.”
Contract & health guarantee
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.
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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 Martin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Willamsville, NY
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
More about Martin
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 over 4 years
Martin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Martin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Z-Faro Kennels 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
Zoe, mom
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.
Paloma, mom
Pharaoh Hound
About Paloma
Paloma is a female Pharaoh Hound about 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
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).
