I'm the breeder behind Liberty Whippets located in Sand Springs, OK. We believe it IS possible to have it all... Correct breed structure, true breed type, and outstanding temperaments. Keeping that in mind with each and every carefully planned breeding has helped produce the dogs we have today! We strive for a versatile dog who can compete in multiple venues.
About Donna
Mike and I are both involved in various clubs, including: American Whippet Club, Akita Club Of America, as well as local Whippet, Akita clubs, and Performace Clubs. We support a strict ACA Code Of Ethics. We are no longer breeding Akitas, although we are still actively involved with the breed.
What makes Donna’s program special
Mike and I consider ourselves very ethical breeders. We always have a goal in mind, and a plan to get there. All of our dogs are health screened. We place only what we feel is the best, to represent our kennel, in show homes.
Donna is a member of 3 clubs
Tulsa Sighthound Association, Akita Club of America, American Whippet Club
Donna’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit
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Donna 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,500.
“All puppies have a health guarantee, are BAER tested, micorchipped and appropriately dewormed and vaccinated before leaving here. We send home an extensive puppy pack.”
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna directly.
Donna offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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 don't ship our puppies, but you are welcome to come here to pick up your puppy...either by plane or car. We are willing to meet at the airport”
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Donna started breeding
Mike acquired his first Akita in 1979, with no intention of ever showing, he just fell in love with the breed. Just 10 years later, in 1989 he was hooked by the show bug and bought his first show dog. Joto Soretsu Tora Inu. Joto finished his championship and Mike was hooked. Mike has continued since then with a selective but successful breeding program. My love for dogs has been a life long passion. My start in the show world began in obedience with, of all breeds, a basset hound. I fell in love with Akitas quite by accident but has never looked back. My first Akita was a companion that she managed to single out. We met, at where else, a dog show. Not only that but an Akita specialty. It took a little while for things to get rolling, but once we were off it was obvious it was right! We were married on July 6th, 2001 and the three of us became a family. Mike, London, and I debated on which kennel name to use, we decided to come up with a completely new one… Liberty Akitas was born. It is our love of the American Akita that helped us decide the name.
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Donna has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Liberty Whippets meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
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About Miele
Miele is our do it all girl…she’s a champion but she’s also titled in obedience, rally, agility, and she is farm dog certified. There’s nothing she won’t try! She’s a joy to live with
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more
Whippet
Excellent level
Liberty 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.
Whippet Health Foundation Database, 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.
Whippet
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.