Sunshine Kooikers

Raised by Yesenia B.

Certified Breeder of Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes

  • 4 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Sunshine Kooikers located in Miami Lakes, FL. We’re breeding healthy pups in a loving family environment so more people can enjoy this loving, fun and intelligent dog breed.

Yesenia’s experience

  • About Yesenia

    I have always loved dogs and as a child always wanted to breed. Breeding has become a true passion for me. I always enjoy my time with puppies and seeing them move on to new, happy lives with their new families truly completes me. After they are gone I stay in touch with the families to ensure all is going well and love getting pictures and videos of them as they grow and mature.

  • What makes Yesenia’s program special

    I focus highly on the health, care and socialization of each puppy. They live inside our house with us and are extremely socialized. Once they are 6 weeks old, we take them on field trips to safe areas so they experience life outside of our home as well. We also perform Early Scent Introduction (ESI) and the Early Neurological Stimulation exercises. They are extremely loved from day one.

  • Yesenia is a member of 4 clubs

    Miami obedience club, Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Club of Southern California , National Kooikerhondje Club of the USA, VERENIGING HET NEDERLANDSE KOOIKERHONDJE

  • Yesenia’s certifications & recognitions

    Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Avidog Associate, CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder

Puppies

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home Mar. 19, 2022

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Mar. 19, 2022

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Getting a puppy from Yesenia

Yesenia 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 $3,500 - $3,800 and include a deposit of $750.

“We require a $750 deposit, balance due upon pickup. We include 6 and 9 week vacation, microchip, 3 generation pedigree and a lovely puppy package to go. Refundable only if no puppy available.”

Contract and health guarantee

Yesenia 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 Yesenia 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 Yesenia directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

First their pen is in our dining area, right next to kitchen and family room, so they are around humans, our other dogs and noises from 4 weeks of age. We have many friends and family come visit for play dates. We take them to safe places like our trainers house, a large ranch, and our weekend home in the FL Keys. We go for walks in a strollers and plenty of car drives. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Adventure Box, start of impulse control, start of puppy recall with treats, Outdoors (when Weather permits), car riding , Avidog, Various Surfaces , Noises , Touch Desensitization, Adult and children socializing , Potty Training, Leash Walking, Crate Training, Biosensor Training, Early Scent Introduction, Sit Command, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Scents, Structures, e.g. Climbing, and Early Neurological Stimulation.

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Puppy health practices

Our puppies are examined by a vet on week 1. They have four dewormings, as well as shots at 6 and 9 weeks before going to their new homes. We also provide a health certificate for each puppy from our vet.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Early Neurological Stimulation, Totebag, AKC Registration, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Certificate of Health, Food Starter Bag, Puppy Collar, Puppy Leash, poop bag holder with bags, training treats, collapsible bowl, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Vaccinations, Volhard Personality Test, ball, and Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Miami Lakes, FL 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.

“We do not ship our puppies. We require the family to come to our home and spend a few hours here getting to know us, the puppy and parents. We feel this important for puppy and for us as breeders.”

More about Yesenia

Yesenia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sunshine Kooikers 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

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Sunshine Kooikers 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 Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hereditary Necrotizing Myelopathy (ENM), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    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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