Debra Stafford's Whippets

Raised by Debra S.

Certified Breeder of Whippets

  • 4 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Debra Stafford's Whippets located in Santa Ana, CA. We enjoy showing our dogs, & they are our companions in every adventure. We do all we can to give our dogs & pups the best lives. We are very passionate about dogs and responsible breeding practices. We hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs.

Debra’s experience

  • Debra is a member of 4 clubs

    Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, Hound Association of Northern California, Northern California Whippet Fanciers Association , Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club

Getting a puppy from Debra

Debra 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 $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“This price includes worming, veterinary wellness check and fecal exam, the first round of puppy vaccines, AKC Reunite Microchip, Vohlard Aptitude Testing, Evaluation by world-renowned Whippet Breeder-Judges, Puppy Culture and New Born to New Home raising and socialization. Deposit puts you on waitlist for pup from current litter. Pup must be picked up by 12 weeks of age or you forfeit pup & deposit. If there is no appropriate pup for you, deposit will be refunded.”

Contract and health guarantee

Debra 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 Debra 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 Debra directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We follow Puppy Culture and Newborn to New Home Puppy Training and Enrichment. Puppies receive early Obedience, Agility and Nose Work foundation training, as well as early Lure Sports training. Our Whippets serve as Therapy Dogs and we have placed puppies in Service Dog homes. We expose the pups to as many environments and situations as we can to prepare them for whatever their future might hold.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are: 1. Up-to-date on their vaccines 2. Mother and Pups De-wormed and received a negative fecal exam from a licensed veterinarian 3. Recived a veterinary wellness check, and an AKC Reunite Microchip.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy Culture Training & Socialization , Puppy Collar & Leash, AKC Reunite Microchip, Sound & Texture Enrichment, Toy with Mom & Littermates' Scent, Volhard Puppy Aptitude Testing, Parent OFA Cardiology, BAER Hearing, and CAER eye testing, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Early Neurological Stimulation, and Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Santa Ana, CA 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.

“Our puppies are family and it is our hope that their owners become like family/friends for life through our shared love for their puppy. For that reason, all puppy owners must come to our home.”

More about Debra

  • Debra has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

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

Debra is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Debra Stafford's 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

Parent health testing

Whippet

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Debra Stafford's 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 Whippets.

  • 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.

  • Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)

    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.