Dog kennels specialize in breeding specific breeds, reinforcing the best qualities by working on specific breeding lines. Many actively participate in exhibition activities and can boast of canine achievements: pet champions of prestigious Russian and European competitions. The establishments offer purebred puppies, provide owners with assistance in preparing for exhibitions, consulting on veterinary medicine, grooming, and animal training. Therefore, when purchasing a four-legged friend, it is safest to turn to professionals.
The rating of the most popular ones for 2022 will tell you how to choose the best dog kennel in Samara in terms of price and quality ratio.
How to identify a good nursery
If you decide to adopt a dog from a kennel, it is appropriate to analyze whether it meets the criteria for such establishments. This will help you make the right choice.
Main selection criteria
It is advisable to take into account the establishment’s reputation and customer reviews. These are objective criteria that allow you to see advantages and disadvantages. The presence of champions of regional and international exhibitions among the pets, cups, medals, diplomas are indicators of impeccable breeding work. Customer reviews play an important role in the choice: the more positive, detailed and reasonable responses from people who experience the work of this establishment, the more likely it is that you will buy a healthy dog with excellent breed qualities.
An important aspect that characterizes a dog kennel is the living conditions of the animals. In a self-respecting establishment, the dogs are healthy, well-groomed, and vaccinated according to age. Medical records and vaccination records are required. The nursery must have a large area with mandatory sports grounds for walking and exercising pets, a pleasant interior, spacious, clean enclosures and boxes, ventilation and maintained temperature conditions acceptable for dogs. It is good if the nursery is equipped with special equipment for the birth and maintenance of newborn puppies. Certified establishments must employ a veterinarian or have established cooperation with a veterinary hospital.
The official website is an indicator of reliability. When studying it, you should note the dates of the latest updates and information posted, the degree of information content, photos of pets and parents. Many nurseries have pages on social networks where they post contact information, advertising, advisory, and content posts.
The qualifications of employees and the specialization of the nursery are important selection criteria. Highly qualified workers with canine education, a professional approach to breeding and keeping animals, narrow specialization (priority attention to one or two dog breeds) allow us to distinguish a good kennel from the list of others.
The cost of puppies varies. Some choose an elite kennel with a high average price for dogs, others are looking for a budget option that sells inexpensive animals. Depending on how much a puppy of the breed you need costs, a suitable nursery is selected. It is appropriate to pay attention to the establishment’s promotions and discounts, which are an indicator of stability.
The characteristics of the owner of a good nursery are as follows:
- is not indifferent to the fate of pets (meticulously asks the future owner of the dog about living conditions, reasons for choosing the animal, family members and other pets);
- knows a lot encyclopedically (breed description, temperament characteristics, habits, preferences);
- always in touch (after the sale he is interested in the fate of the pet, gives advice on feeding and care);
- openly points out the shortcomings of the breed so that the future owner makes a choice;
- draws up an agreement with a guarantee of the return of the animal.
If the owner is only determined to sell the puppy, praises exclusively the merits of the breed, cannot give answers to questions, does not answer calls after the sale, and does not guarantee a return, then such a nursery is unlikely to be trustworthy.
Recommendations for choosing a nursery
Reading information on the Internet is, of course, good, but visiting the nursery in person where you plan to buy a puppy is undoubtedly better. When visiting, it is advisable to follow some recommendations:
- do not photograph animals without permission from employees;
- do not use flash;
- do not feed dogs;
- do not enter enclosures without permission;
- pay attention to the number and appearance of dogs;
- find out the frequency of matings, the number of breeding lines;
- look at the conditions of keeping elderly animals, the attitude of staff towards them;
- visit your favorite nursery at least twice.
After personally visiting several establishments, an objective picture will emerge about each and a favorite will quickly emerge.
Rating of the best nurseries in Samara for 2022
Pedigree dog kennels
Pedigree breeding is becoming a fashionable trend in dog breeding; every year new nurseries are opened in Samara. We offer a rating of the most reliable, trusted establishments where you can go if you want to purchase a purebred puppy. These establishments not only have an impeccable reputation and a long history, but also provide comprehensive consulting assistance to new owners on issues of breeding and keeping pets.
SamaraLand
Owner: Lev Alexandrov Address: st. Democratic 45 a, bldg. 5 (area of the Dubki forest park) ☎: +7 (846)221-9222 Website: https://samaraland.ru Specialization: German shepherd
The kennel was founded by a cynologist with extensive experience and great love for the breed, Lev Alexandrov. Its main principle is breed purity. Therefore, the best producers are selected for breeding. Each individual is unique in breed characteristics and individual qualities, corresponding to the elite level of the breed. The kennel has an excellent breeding base, thanks to which it is widely known among specialists and serious owners of German shepherds. Numerous awards received at various exhibitions confirm that the establishment is one of the best German Shepherd breeders in the world. On the institution’s website, in the “Cattery Dogs” section, detailed information about the pedigrees of each line is provided. On the page “German Shepherd Puppies” there is always an announcement of upcoming litters with parents indicated. Puppies are offered for sale for breeding, home use, and service in the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Police, border troops.
The main qualities of the breed that are maintained in the nursery:
- stability of the nervous system;
- good learning ability;
- courage;
- strength of character;
- a friendly attitude towards a person.
At the time of sale, each puppy has the necessary vaccinations, branding and a package of documents. Subsequently, the new owner can order a pedigree, which is issued by the nursery. The dogs are kept in ideal conditions and are treated by highly professional specialists.
The territory is amazing in size. There is everything for a comfortable stay for dogs:
- wide paved paths under shady maple trees;
- lawns;
- large enclosures with fenced running tracks around the entire perimeter;
- swimming pool for animals in hot weather;
- spacious puppy house.
On the ground floor of the two-story administrative building there is a veterinary block, a pharmacy, a kitchen, and winter enclosures. Everywhere is cozy and clean. The floors are covered with a soft synthetic material to prevent paws from slipping. On the second floor there is an office, a nursery museum, and rest rooms for staff with sofas and TVs. There is also an observation deck from which you can see the entire territory. The walls of the long corridor are hung with numerous diplomas and medals earned by pets at exhibitions.
Average price of a puppy: 35,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- ideal conditions of detention;
- numerous awards and pet titles;
- careful selection of manufacturers;
- elite level of the breed;
- highly qualified employees;
- big story;
- full package of documents, vaccinations, brand;
- assistance in registration of pedigree;
- good equipment;
- own veterinary unit;
- full training course.
Flaws:
- not identified.
Aquamarine
Owner: Malvina Kochetkova
Address: Shchorsa st., 44 ☎: +7 (904)730-5541 Website: https://www.akvamarin-malv.narod.ru/ Specialization: American Cocker Spaniel, Caucasian Shepherd, Labrador, Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Terrier , Chihuahua, Pekingese.
One of the few multi-breed nurseries in Samara. All the dogs of the establishment are multiple champions of various prestigious competitions. Constant participation in exhibitions in Russia and abroad brings new victories and titles to the main producers of the nursery. Main aspects of activity:
- breeding;
- exhibition activities.
In the nursery, parent pairs of each breed are carefully selected; specialists in grooming, training, and preparation for exhibitions constantly work with the dogs. All animals are kept in spacious, clean enclosures, receive balanced, nutritious food, and undergo timely medical examinations and vaccinations. Before sale, each puppy has a puppy passport with a medical book, which the nursery staff subsequently exchanges for a pedigree. Groomers conduct an introductory course for new owners. The nursery provides advice on the care and feeding of animals, advice on keeping a particular breed, based on the individual characteristics of living in a family, adaptation to other pets.
Average price of a puppy: 10,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- affordable prices;
- compassionate care;
- good living conditions;
- large selection of dogs of different breeds;
- groomer consultations;
- registration of pedigree.
Flaws:
- little information on the site.
Geralis
Owner: Galina Vopilovskaya Address: Novo-Vokzalnaya str., 251-51 ☎: +7 (846) 994-2503 Website: https://www.geralis.narod.ru/ Specialization: Central Asian Shepherd, Dalmatian, American Cocker Spaniel, Shar Pei, Newfoundland.
A multi-breed private nursery has been offering excellent puppies from 1 month of age with a full package of documents, vaccinated according to age, from the best breeding representatives for 40 years. The nursery is famous for its rich history and good training base. Provides training services for a fee. An establishment with a convenient location, good transport links, and a flexible schedule for receiving visitors.
Average price of a puppy: 12,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- large selection of dogs;
- careful selection work;
- good breed characteristics;
- vaccinations and documents;
- affordable prices;
- convenient location.
Flaws:
- unfinished site.
Volga talisman
Owner: Natalya Rokitskaya Address: Zhelyabova st., 6-89 ☎: +7 (846) 336-3605 Website: https://poodle.dogcanis.ru/ Specialization: large royal, miniature, toy poodle.
The nursery is engaged in the selection of different colors of poodles: white, apricot, red, black. We offer large royal poodle puppies, a graceful and incredibly beautiful animal. Over the past few years, breeding of small poodles has begun: Toy and Miniature. The owner and breeders strictly monitor the purity of breeding work and improve the breed qualities of dogs. Much attention is paid to training and grooming, since the poodle is distinguished by its cheerful disposition, curiosity, mobility, and everyone knows about the need for regular grooming of this breed. Almost all of the breeding stock are RFK champions and have other titles and awards.
Nursery services:
- training;
- consultations;
- preparation for exhibitions;
- organization of exhibitions;
- registration of pedigree;
- grooming, haircuts.
Some services are provided free of charge. At the time of sale, puppies receive a basic training course, the necessary vaccinations, a package of documents, are socially adapted and are ready to join a new family.
Average price of a puppy: 10,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- narrow specialization;
- healthy, well-groomed puppies;
- large selection of puppies;
- all colors of poodles;
- good living conditions;
- participation and victories in numerous exhibitions;
- a wide range of services, including free ones;
- groomer consultations;
- affordable prices.
Flaws:
- little information on the site.
Shebis House
Owner: Irina Goryugina Address: 3rd Kryazhskaya, 9 a ☎: +7 (909) 329-4499 Website: shebis.ru, https://domshebis.jimdo.com/, https://vk.com/public113085760 Specialization : German Shepherd, Jack Russell Terrier.
Samara's oldest kennel for breeding German shepherds celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022. Several years ago, it was decided to breed another breed: the Jack Russell Terrier. The establishment cannot be called huge, it does not have a large number of breeding lines, and there are also few puppies for sale. However, the quality of work does not suffer from this: buyers note the well-groomed appearance, excellent health, and stable psyche of animals purchased here. Only individuals who have passed strict selection and have permits and certificates are allowed for breeding use.
The nursery has launched an updated website, colorful, informative, filled with useful materials and links. I would especially like to note the attitude towards elderly and deceased dogs: an entire page of the new website is dedicated to them, where, with great love, warmth and sadness, they talk about each beloved pet who has passed away, with a photo attached, indicating the dates of birth and death. A reverent attitude towards animals affects the entire work of the nursery only in a positive way. The basis of the breeding stock is females of Russian breeding. Outdoor matings are practiced throughout the country and abroad. All puppies are treated with attention and care, socially adapted, without bad habits, and easily establish contact with their new owners. Evidence of this is the constant numerous reviews of the latter with words of gratitude addressed to the nursery.
Average price of a puppy: 25,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- great love for pets;
- reverent attitude towards elderly and departed dogs;
- unlimited care for puppies;
- strict selection of manufacturers;
- away matings from leading manufacturers;
- a second breed appeared;
- excellent informative interesting site;
- clean spacious rooms;
- good puppy training.
Flaws:
- not identified.
Era Grand Lux
Owner: Elena Chistyakova ☎: +7 (917) 102-7650 Website: https://eragrandlux.com Specialization: Chihuahua, Newfoundland.
For several years, the nursery specialized in breeding one of the smallest dog breeds in the world - smooth-haired and long-haired Chihuahuas. A year ago, a new breed appeared - the Newfoundland rescue dog, which is becoming increasingly popular.
The kennel's dogs are well-groomed, healthy, and receive complete food and vitamins. Veterinary examinations and preventive vaccinations according to the age of the animals are systematically carried out. In addition to breeding work, the nursery is engaged in exhibition activities, so many dogs from a young age become champions and prize-winners of various exhibitions in Russia and abroad, as evidenced by diplomas, cups, and medals stored in the main office. Paid services include photo sessions with puppies. The dogs are kept in comfortable conditions close to home ones, so when moving to a new family there are no problems with adaptation.
Average price of a puppy: 12,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- careful breeding work;
- preparation for exhibitions;
- conducting photo sessions;
- veterinary examinations, vaccinations;
- comfortable living conditions;
- many show champions;
- wide choice of colors;
- a second breed appeared;
- affordable prices.
Flaws:
- unfinished site.
Shelters for stray dogs
Dogs and cats abandoned on the street are not uncommon these days. People can be cruel, dooming a pet that has become unnecessary to certain death. This does not happen if he ends up in a homeless animal shelter. There are several of them in Samara, the two most popular are presented in our rating.
Hati
Address: Tashkentskaya street Phone: +7 (846)972-1313, +7 (927)767-9267 Website: https://hati-samara.ru, https://vk.com/priut_hati Opening hours: daily 10.00 — 18.00 Specialization: stray dogs and cats
The charitable organization united caring people involved in catching stray animals, sterilizing them, vaccinating them, and placing them in a shelter. Thanks to this, many pets find new families. This includes not only mongrels, but also mestizos and even purebred dogs that are tired of their former owners and thrown out onto the street (shepherd dogs, pugs, Labradors). Every day the doors of the establishment are open to volunteers and anyone who wants to take a pet home. On the shelter’s website, you can provide financial assistance using a special online donation collection service, Blago.ru. The establishment occupies a large area consisting of dozens of enclosures. Volunteers carry out daily cleaning, walks with dogs, as well as collecting food and veterinary medications for treating pets.
Anyone who has reached the age of majority, after filling out a form and a preliminary conversation with management, can adopt a dog as a gift or for any donation for the needs of the shelter. You can also make a choice on the website, in the gallery of animals waiting for owners. By clicking on the photo of the pet you like, you can get acquainted with a detailed description of the physical characteristics, qualities of temperament, character, and watch a short video about the pet. There is such information for each dog, which is very convenient when choosing a future pet.
Advantages:
- sympathetic employees who love animals;
- good care and attitude towards pets;
- vaccination, sterilization;
- there are purebred dogs and mixed breeds;
- convenient operating mode;
- the ability to select a pet on the website from a gallery with detailed information, photos, videos;
- Anyone over 18 years old can adopt a dog;
- consulting the new owner after the purchase.
Flaws:
- not identified.
Dog show of group 5 FCI rank CAC “Best of the Best”, Samara
We invite you to the dog show! RULES FOR REGISTRATION OF DOGS FOR THE SHOW Documents
Registration of dogs for participation in the exhibition is carried out upon provision of the following package of documents: - A completed application form for one dog, signed by the owner (or an application through the ZOO PORTAL) - a copy of the dog's pedigree - a copy of the receipt for payment of the voluntary target contribution of the participant. — copies of international working certificates and champion certificates when registering for the working class and champion class. Without providing the above certificates, registration for the exhibition will be in the open class. Registration for International Exhibitions in classes in which CACIB is awarded - intermediate, open, working, champions, must be carried out only according to the export pedigree "EXPORT PEDIGREE"
The applicant is responsible for the correctness of the information provided about the dog. Corrections and additions to the application form are not allowed. Transferring a dog from class to class is not allowed.
Application requirements
— all scans of documents must be sent only in JPG or PDF format; — when registering two or more dogs, all documents must be sent for each dog in a separate letter (each separate application through the ZOO PORTAL); — registration of a dog is carried out only upon receipt of a complete package of scanned documents with a scanned copy of the receipt for payment of the voluntary target fee attached in compliance with the deadlines for its payment (no later than the last day of the established period); - please indicate valid contacts (telephone and e-mail) in the application form. If the dog owners do not provide the specified documents, as well as submit documents in violation of the established deadlines, the dogs will not be registered for participation in the exhibition.
Target contribution
To correctly enter information about a dog into the Exhibition Catalogue, when filling out a receipt or payment order for payment of a voluntary target contribution for the organization and holding of an exhibition, you must indicate: - the name of the exhibition; - breed of dog; - the dog's name; - Class; - Full name of the dog owner. The fee to the dog owner is returned only in the event of the death of the dog, confirmed by a certificate issued by the State Veterinary Clinic, if the certificate is submitted to the exhibition organizing committee before the end of registration.
Veterinary requirements
Each participant must have a VETERINARY PASSPORT with marks from the state veterinary clinic on vaccination against rabies, carried out no earlier than 30 days and no later than 1 year before the start of the exhibition. When receiving accompanying documents F-1 and F-4 for participation in a dog show, you may need to name the site in the Mercury system, the enterprise number in the registry and the enterprise number in the Cerberus IS - check the requirements with the organizer. In the absence of a veterinary passport, the veterinary control officer has every right not to allow the dog to participate in the exhibition.
