Bright Lake Terriers
- Milaca, MN
- Responds within an hour
Available puppies
Kelli
7 weeks old · Female
Kiwi
7 weeks old · Female
Upcoming litters
Expected Teddy Roosevelt Terrier litter
Due Feb. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm JoEllen B., the breeder behind Bright Lake Terriers located in Milaca, MN. These are Rat Terrier Type B, now known as Teddy Roosevelt Terriers. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, well-rounded puppies we raise! We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes.
Q. & A. with JoEllen
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chocolate and white, blue and white, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sid
Went homeMale
Saturn
Went homeMale
Stratus
Went homeMale
Sirius
Went homeMale
Stella
Went homeFemale
Sage
Went homeFemale
Star
Went homeFemale
Kandy
ReservedFemale
Kip
ReservedMale
Krypton
ReservedMale
Kitara
ReservedFemale
Keanu
ReservedMale
King
ReservedMale
Kindle
ReservedFemale
Loyal
Went homeMale
Leo
Went homeMale
Lita
Went homeFemale
Lazarus
Went homeMale
Lemans
Went homeMale
Oreo
Went homeMale
Cookie
Went homeFemale
Sugar
Went homeFemale
Fudge
Went homeMale
Muffin
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from JoEllen
JoEllen 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
“Includes guarantee, deworming, first round of puppy shots, puppy pack and puppy food. The deposit is refundable in certain circumstances. It is always transferrable.”
Contract & health guarantee
JoEllen 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 JoEllen 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 JoEllen directly.
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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from JoEllen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Milaca, MN
944 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
902 miles away
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Meet in Wausau, WI
745 miles away
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More about JoEllen
Club memberships
JoEllen is a member of United Teddy Roosevelt Club Of America and American Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Club.
JoEllen has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
JoEllen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
JoEllen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bright Lake Terriers 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
Shady, dad
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Shady
Shady is DNA tested through Embark. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, the shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. Shady is also free of CDDY and he is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that he does not carry them). Shady's personality is amazing! He is super loving and friendly and very smart. He loves to play with kids and other dogs too.
Bluey, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Bluey
Bluey is DNA tested through Embark. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, the shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. Bluey is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them). Bluey has a great personality. She is smart and very in tune with us. She loves playing with kids and other dogs.
Suki, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Suki
Suki is DNA tested through Embark. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, the shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. Suki is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them). Suki's personality is amazing! She is super loving, active, and very smart. She loves to play with kids and other dogs too.
Karmel, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Karmel
PLEASE NOTE: While Karmel's tail is not docked, ALL of her puppy's tails WILL BE docked. Karmel is DNA tested through Embark. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, the shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. Karmel is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them). Karmel's personality is awesome! She is a quick learner and very sweet and affectionate. She loves to play with kids and other dogs too.
Roxie- Retired, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Roxie- Retired
Roxie- Retired is a female Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, JoEllen decided to make her part of their program. JoEllen 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.
LeeLoo- Retired, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About LeeLoo- Retired
LeeLoo is Embark DNA tested for 200+ diseases and traits. Embark screens our dogs for genetic traits such as coat color, shedding and size genes, etc.. As well as trait testing, Embark tests dogs for 200+ genetic diseases. LeeLoo is also free of CDDY and she is clear of PLL and DM through parentage (this means that she does not carry them).
Parent health testing
Great level
Bright Lake Terriers 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 Teddy Roosevelt Terriers.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with JoEllen to bring home their puppies.
- MR
Mark & Jen R.
Verified owner · May 2024
Joellen with Bright Lake Terriers was such a pleasure to work with! She helped us arrange transportation for Bella Bleu from Minnesota to Washington state!! She has spent a lot of time talking with us both before and after we brought our new pup home. Bella is everything we hoped she would be and we are just in love with our new addition to our family! 💕
