Explicit Amstaffs Of New England
- Franklin County, VT
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Erin H., the breeder behind Explicit Amstaffs Of New England located in Franklin County, VT. Each of our puppies are prepared for a lifetime of love with their new families. We are responsible and ethical breeders who are passionate about our dogs! Our dogs are central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We enjoy participating in conformation events and staying involved in the breed.
Q. & A. with Erin
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding because I had a deep love for the breed and became dedicated in preserving the AKC breed standard, excellent temperament, and the perfect loyal family companion.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program sets us apart from others as our dogs all live in our home with our family. We have fewer litters per year so that we can focus on creating well rounded animals that thrive in a home setting.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black brindle, red, fawn sable, fawn brindle, fawn, and red brindle. 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.
Monterey
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Erin
Erin 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
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“inquire with Erin. deposits are non-refundable but are transferable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin directly.
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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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Franklin County, VT
3643 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at ALB
Meet in New Hampton, NH
3633 miles away
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More about Erin
Club memberships
Erin is a member of AKC Breed Club Member and Staffordshire Club Of America.
Erin has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Explicit Amstaffs Of New England 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
Litter and program updates
Erin H.
Program update on 18 Dec. •Monterey! 🎅🎄
Erin H.
Litter update on 10 Dec. •Monterey’s first time playing in the snow!
Gambler and Darla's litter
Erin H.
Litter update on 06 June •
Gambler and Callie's litter
Erin H.
Program update on 09 Apr. •Fig and Apple playing!
Erin H.
Litter update on 01 Apr. •Fig and Apple the most adorable and loving pups!
Gambler and Callie's litter
Erin H.
Litter update on 01 Apr. •
Gambler and Callie's litter
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Explicit Amstaffs Of New England 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 American Staffordshire Terriers.
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 4A (NCL4A), American Staffordshire Terrier 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Erin to bring home their puppies.
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Jeremiah M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We are very pleased with the service we received from Erin. She kept in contact with us, answered all questions, and made this process so easy and pleasant. We are so very happy with our puppy and so happy we found Erin and Good Dog in helping us find our perfect little guy. After giving Erin information about our previous dog that passed away and listened to what we were looking for, she found us the perfect dog.
Niles D.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Erin was amazing to work with—so kind, helpful, and always quick to update me. My puppy came home healthy, confident, and very well-socialized. You can tell she truly cares about her dogs. I couldn’t be happier and highly recommend her!
KTKristen T.
Verified owner · May 2025
The whole experience has been awesome, Erin, and the transport guy, Mike. They made it great for my new baby, Apple. She has been a great addition to my family. Thank you so much, Erin, and Explicit Amstaffs. For an amazing puppy and experience...
Kristy M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We could not be happier with our experience working with Erin. From the very beginning, everything was smooth and stress-free. She was incredibly easy to work with and answered every single question we had quickly and thoroughly. Our puppy, Marley Rose (formally Brie), is the sweetest girl with the best temperament—playful, calm, and clearly well cared for before coming home with us. It’s obvious Erin puts so much love and attention into her dogs, and we are forever grateful to her for giving us Marley. If you are looking for a breeder who is responsive, caring, and truly committed to raising healthy, well-adjusted puppies, Erin is the one. We highly recommend her
Ashley S.
Verified owner · July 2025
Working with Erin was so great! She was easy to contact and responsive, and answered all of my questions. She helped to organize transport for Fig, and he got here with no issues at all! You can tell she takes amazing care of all of her pups!
