Excel-Entlebuchers

Joyce M.

Breeder of Entlebucher Mountain Dogs

  • Plover, WI
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Joyce M., the breeder behind Excel-Entlebuchers located in Plover, WI. Every breeding is undertaken with the highest quality of care for the health, temperament, and welfare of mom and puppies! I carefully choose the sire and dam in order to produce the best quality possible.

Q. & A. with Joyce

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We were involved in fostering, volunteering and helping rescue/shelters until we became more addicted to different dog sports and fell in love with this unique, special Entlebucher breed! We discovered how important ethical, responsible breeding is to the future and decided to commit ourselves fully to help ensure diverse, healthy entitles with great temperaments for great companions or performance.
  • What makes your program special?

    We believe in the total package Entlebucher! We breed for robust health, solid-stable temperament, sound moderate structure, great type and beauty with talent in working ability! We focus on versatility being able to do it all but most of all, excelling as wonderful family companions. We offer our resources and support to our puppy families considering them our extended family!
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Joyce

Joyce 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 a $750 refundable deposit and $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All of our puppies are the same price unless there is a major fault or some health issue. We ask for a deposit once it's established there is a puppy available for you from a specific litter born. If for any reason you cannot take the puppy you put a deposit down for- we will refund your deposit. We do not believe money down should be the primary reason you feel you "have to" welcome a puppy to your home.”

Contract & health guarantee

Joyce 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 Joyce 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 Joyce 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 Joyce.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Plover, WI

More about Joyce

  • Club memberships

    Joyce is a member of National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association (NEMDA) and Timber Ridge Obedience Club of Central WI.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Avidog Associate, CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Canine Ambassador, Dog Sports Competitor, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Joyce has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Joyce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Joyce is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Excel-Entlebuchers 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Excel-Entlebuchers 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 Entlebucher 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), Gonioscopy

    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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Temperament Test

    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.

  • DNA Profile, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.