Cherished Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Kimberly W., the breeder behind Cherished Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs located in Waynesville, OH. We're passionate about raising well-rounded puppies who will excel in any venue with their new families. We take pride in our pups, and we focus on breeding dogs that will have excellent health, temperament, and structure. We value intelligence and ability, and we strive to produce athletic dogs that can thrive both in the ring and as loving family companions.
Q. & A. with Kimberly
Why did you start breeding?
We are very passionate about these dogs and about responsible breeding practices. We hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are a part of our family. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We care deeply about our dogs and puppies, and we want only the best for them and for our buyers.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Kimberly
Kimberly 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
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly directly.
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 Kimberly.
Breeder's location
Meet in Waynesville, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at James M. Cox Dayton Airport
More about Kimberly
Club memberships
Kimberly is a member of Crooked River Swissy Club, Dayton Dog Training Club, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America.
Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kimberly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kimberly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cherished Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs 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
Excellent level
Cherished Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
