Cu Liath Deerhounds & Whippets

Raised by Lynn K.

Certified Breeder of Scottish Deerhounds and Whippets

  • 2 club memberships • Preferred Breeder
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Cu Liath Deerhounds & Whippets located in Argyle, NY. Our hounds excel in various performance venues and - most importantly - in their forever homes as beloved family members. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to his or her home.

Lynn’s experience

  • About Lynn

    We strive to not only produce beautiful puppies and continue our dual-purpose show/performance line, but also to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Scottish Deerhound and Whippet will continue to thrive for generations to come. We have owned and shown Deerhounds since 1994 and produced our first litter in 2000.

  • What makes Lynn’s program special

    Cu Liath is committed to breeding dogs who match the written standard and also excel in temperament & health. At least one parent of each litter we breed has also competed successfully in lure coursing; many of our puppies also compete in that venue. We are proud of their accomplishments but also love to hear about their day-to-day adventures.

  • Lynn is a member of 2 clubs

    Saratoga Kennel Club, Scottish Deerhound Club of America

  • Lynn’s certifications & recognitions

    Approved Judges Education Mentor, Public Education Chair

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Getting a puppy from Lynn

Lynn 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 deposit of $500.

“Price includes health guarantee, veterinary health certificate, microchip, 1+ rounds of shots (age-dependent), de-worming, puppy socialization, lifetime support. Call us any time with questions/news! A deposit is due when I have a litter on the ground and commit to placing a puppy with you. The deposit would be refunded only if I were unable to provide a puppy from the litter.”

Contract and health guarantee

Lynn 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 Lynn 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 Lynn directly.

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Bringing your puppy home

Lynn offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Argyle, NY 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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Lynn

  • Why Lynn started breeding

    We were mentored and encouraged by longtime breeders, who helped us to evaluate our dogs and to select appropriate stud dogs for them. We regularly participate in lure coursing and conformation shows and started breeding to continue and improve upon our prized lines. We are passionate about these dogs and have built that love and respect for the breeds into every aspect of our program.

  • Lynn is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Lynn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Lynn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

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Lynn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cu Liath Deerhounds & Whippets 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 Lynn's parent dogs

All breeds

Scottish Deerhound

Whippet

Parent health testing

Scottish Deerhound

Whippet

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Cu Liath Deerhounds & Whippets 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 Scottish Deerhounds.

  • 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.

  • Cystinuria Urine Test (PennGen), Brucellosis, Serum Bile Acid Test

    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.

  • Factor VII Deficiency, Scottish Deerhound Type

    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).

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