Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers

Tephra Curly Coated Retrievers is a breeder of curly-coated retrievers in White Salmon, WA, in Columbia River Gorge and Portland. Karleen Swarztrauber has more than a decade of experience and maintains membership in the national curly-coated retriever parent club, with health screenings including hip and eye evaluations. Dogs live in a home environment and are introduced to daily routines, family interaction and early socialization to encourage balanced temperaments. The operation blends kennel standards with a small-farm atmosphere, and recent litters have included offspring from titled hunting and conformation lines.

Puppies receive foundation obedience exposure and gentle water introduction along the nearby riverbank. Karleen places emphasis on temperament over size and shares guidance on nutrition, grooming and lifelong wellness. The breeding dogs enjoy spacious runs overlooking orchard groves and daily enrichment tasks to support mental health. Many owners comment on the breed’s distinctive curly coat and calm nature in home and field settings.