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Alta Samoyeds
Meet the breeder
I'm Clu C., the breeder behind Alta Samoyeds located in California. We have been an owner, exhibitor, and occasional breeder of healthy, Championship and performance-titled Samoyeds since 1973. Our dogs are raised and live in our home. Litters are carefully planned and puppies are raised with an eye towards healthy minds and bodies and long, quality lives. Our pups are raised for success in conformation, performance, in multiple real-life tasks, and most importantly, in the home as loving family companions. We're here for the life of every puppy, just a call away!
Q. & A. with Clu
Why did you start breeding?
I had a great mentor who was there every step of the way, teaching me her high standards. It was a slow and careful process and I wasn't interested in breeding at first, but I was so fortunate to have her helping me so I learned things properly.What makes your program special?
My family and I are 100% focused on good stewardship of this breed and careful selection/matching of puppy to home. We're always available for our puppies and their owners. We take the responsibility to this breed and to our puppy families very seriously; this is a calling for us, not a business. No matter what, we're here for our pups and their owners.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and biscuit, white, cream, and biscuit. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Clu
Clu 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.
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 include between $2,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes food, water, individual AKC registration, printed pedigree, vaccines, deworming, full exam including eyes & cardiac, basic training, litterbox training, lifetime "tech support", socializing.”
Contract & health guarantee
Clu 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 Clu 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 Clu directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Clu.
Breeder’s location
Meet in California
2219 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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More about Clu
Club memberships
Clu is a member of Northern California Samoyed Fanciers, Inc. and Samoyed Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Clu has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Clu was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Clu’s links
Clu is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Alta Samoyeds 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Alta Samoyeds 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 Samoyeds.
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.
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.
Brucellosis
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.
Hereditary Nephritis, Samoyed Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD)
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).
