Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers

Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers, based in White Salmon, Washington, focuses on curly-coated retrievers in the Columbia River Gorge region, roughly an hour east of Portland. Karleen Swarztrauber brings more than a decade of experience to the program and holds membership in the national curly-coated retriever parent club.

The kennel's breeding stock includes dogs with notable conformation credentials — among them Autumn, an AKC Grand Champion and Best in Specialty Show winner who made history as the first curly-coated retriever bitch to earn a Best in Show. Pairings draw from both titled hunting and conformation lines, reflecting an interest in the full working and show potential of the breed.

Health screenings are part of the program, with hip and eye evaluations among the measures applied to breeding dogs. Curly-coated retriever puppies are raised in a home environment, introduced to daily routines and family life from an early age, and given foundational socialization to support balanced temperaments. Karleen's emphasis on temperament guides selection decisions, and puppy buyers receive guidance on nutrition, grooming, and long-term wellness.

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