Braveheart Tamaskan
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
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Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Braveheart Tamaskan located in Pennsylvania. We've loved Tamaskans since 2011, when we first discovered the breed. It was 2019 before we brought our first home & are committed to the development & care of this beautiful breed. You can find more info on our Braveheart Tamaskan site.
Nicola’s experience
About Nicola
Nic & Jon met in England in 2009, got engaged & moved to Jon's hometown in PA. They discovered Tamaskans in 2011/12. Jon grew up with retrievers & Nic always wanted a wolf. Tams are like a mix of the 2! Wolf lookalike, family dog temperament. Both Jon & Nic work from home. Nic juggles working full time, being a mother of 2 and managing all the questions/emails/applications re. Callie!
Getting a puppy from Nicola
Nicola 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
Puppy prices range from $2,500 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Price includes dual registration with the ITR and ARBA, initial vaccines, microchipping and microchip registration, deworming, ENS, collar, leash, etc. . Price includes a non-refundable $500 deposit. We only request a deposit from approved applicants once puppies are born.”
Contract and health guarantee
Nicola 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 Nicola 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 Nicola 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 Braveheart Tamaskan 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 Braveheart Tamaskan 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 Braveheart Tamaskan 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
Nicola offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Pennsylvania 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.
“We do not ship at this time. You would have to arrange coming to PA to collect your puppy. Puppies will not leave prior to 8.5wks - no exceptions. ”
More about Nicola
Why Nicola started breeding
We talked to experienced Tamaskan breeders for YEARS before bringing Callie home in 2019. Nic knew she wanted to help develop this breed & is committed to ensuring ethical procreation of this beautiful breed!
Nicola has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Nicola was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Nicola is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Braveheart Tamaskan 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 Nicola's parent dogs
All breeds
Tamaskan
Callie, mom
Tamaskan
About Callie
Callie is a female Tamaskan. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicola decided to make her part of their program. Nicola 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
Tamaskan
Excellent level
Braveheart Tamaskan 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 Tamaskans.
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.