Bakari
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
- 33% response rate • Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Bakari located in Illinois. We focus on intentional breeding so that we can produce quality puppies that are excellent representations of the standard. Our program is dedicated to only breeding dogs that we know are exemplary representations of the standard and will make a positive contribution to their line and to the families who love them. We care deeply about our dogs and puppies, and we want only the best for them and for our buyers.
Puppies
Joy
Female • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Boy 2
Male • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Girl 2
Female • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Girl 3
Female • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Girl 6
Female • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Girl 5
Female • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Girl 4
Female • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Boy 5
Male • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Boy 4
Male • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Boy 3
Male • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Boy 1
Male • Went Home July 14, 2022
Xoloitzcuintli
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Aug. 27, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Aug. 27, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Newborn & upcoming litters
Newborn Xoloitzcuintli from Denzel and Myrtle
Born May 2022. Ready July 14, 2022
Newborn Xoloitzcuintli from Denzel and Myrtle
Born May 2022
Ready July 14, 2022
Getting a puppy from Gerald
Gerald 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
Contract and health guarantee
Gerald 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 Gerald 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 Gerald directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While Bakari hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.
Puppy health practices
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Bakari hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
Extras
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Bakari hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Bringing your puppy home
Gerald offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Illinois or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
More about Gerald
Gerald has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Gerald was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Gerald’s program has one size
Gerald’s Xoloitzcuintli puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Gerald is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bakari 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
Meet Gerald's parent dogs
All breeds
Xoloitzcuintli
Myrtle, mom
Xoloitzcuintli
About Myrtle
Myrtle is a female Xoloitzcuintli over 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gerald decided to make her part of their program. Gerald 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
Standard Xoloitzcuintli
Good level
Bakari 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 Standard Xoloitzcuintli.
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.