I'm the breeder behind Blue Fairy Otterhounds located in San Diego, CA. Our Otterhounds are smart and versatile. We participate in conformation, obedience, rally, barn hunt, nose work and fun dog activities. Our adults are CHIC certified. We breed for health and temperament. Puppies are raised at home with emphasis on nutrition, physical and social development.
About Ashka
Our mission is to promote, preserve and protect Otterhounds, one of the most endangered breeds. We focus on breeding and raising social and versatile dogs, adaptable to any home environment. Health and temperament are at the core of our breeding program. We place puppies in happy, stable, long term homes and develop long term relationships with our puppy owners - our extended Blue Fairy Family.
What makes Ashka’s program special
Our dogs are an integral part of our family and daily lives, which is perfect for raising puppies. Our breeding starts with selecting sound and healthy Sires and Dams, pedigree research and health evaluation. Dam is given excellent care & nutrition throughout pregnancy. From birth, puppies grow in a secure, loving environment where they know that they matter to their canine and human family.
Ashka is a member of a club
Otterhound Club of America, Inc.
Ashka’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Ambassador, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit
Ashka 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,800 - $3,200 and include a refundable deposit of $1,000.
“The price includes AKC Registration, the first round of vaccines, deworming (if needed), a health check certificate, a microchip, blood sample to the Otterhound DNA database. $1000 deposit due when puppies are 1-2 weeks old. We also review and agree on contract terms at that time. Balance is due at pickup or delivery. Additional fees may be added for delivery of a puppy to the buyer. To be discussed on case-by-case basis.”
Ashka 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 Ashka 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 Ashka directly.
We do all we can to help expose our puppies are well socialized using the Puppy Culture program. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialization with Other Dogs, Noise Desensitization, Nail Trimming, Volhard testing, Puppy temperament evaluation , Early socialization, Doggy door training , Puppy Culture , Basic manners, Sit Command, "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training, Nail Trimming, Body Handling (feet, ears, tail, etc), All our puppies are exposed to new sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, big dogs, small dogs, adults and children and get regular indoor and outdoor exercise and mental stimulation., Bathing, grooming and nail trimming., We do NOT take them out in public, they're not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks, but we do have friends and family who help with "daily playtime"., Lots of socialization to learn that the world and people are safe, handled daily introduced to sounds touch , Dog Door Training, the starting of house breaking, positive experiences in all situations, Potty opportunities on various surfaces, Outdoors (when Weather permits), start of puppy recall with treats, Socializing the dog with everything is the key to a stable dog, bite inhibition, Noise desensitized , Various Surfaces , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, and Puppy Culture.
We make sure we are following all puppy health protocols. Puppies are evaluated for conformation & temperament and Volhard puppy aptitude.
We send our puppies home with Puppy Starter Kit, Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, Blanket with Mom's Scent, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.
Ashka offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Ashka started breeding
We fell in love with the very first Otterhound at a dog show in 2005. Starr, a 3-year old female joined us in 2006 and we welcomed our first litter in 2007. It has been our goal to preserve and protect this wonderful breed. Our dogs have proven to be incredible, loving companions, and we wanted to share the Otterhound love and ownership with the world.
Ashka has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Ashka was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Blue Fairy Otterhounds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Otterhound
Excellent level
Blue Fairy Otterhounds 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 Otterhounds.
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.
Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia, Otterhound Type, 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).