Fionntan Samoyeds
Meet the breeder
I'm Cherie M., the breeder behind Fionntan Samoyeds located in Lincoln, IL. Our first three Samoyeds (first in 1999) were rescue dogs and I fell in love with the breed. Having grown up on a farm and showing livestock, I wanted a show Samoyed--and bought one as a gift for myself after finishing my PhD in 2007. I bred my first litter in 2010. My program is focused on breeding Samoyeds that are healthy, well-structured, and have outstanding temperaments. The ultimate goal is producing healthy dogs to take the breed forward; the most important thing is that puppies wind up in loving forever homes.
Q. & A. with Cherie
Why did you start breeding?
I've had Samoyeds since 1999; I bought my first show dog in 2007, and he sired his first litter in 2010.What makes your program special?
My dogs are part of my family. They live in my house, and pups are raised in a family home environment, accustomed to daily routine and the comings and goings of their people.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Cherie
Cherie 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
Cherie 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 Cherie 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 Cherie 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 Cherie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lincoln, IL
637 miles away
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More about Cherie
Club memberships
Cherie is a member of Samoyed Club of America.
Cherie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Cherie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Cherie’s links
Cherie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Fionntan 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 dogs
Maeve, mom
Samoyed
About Maeve
Maeve is a female Samoyed over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cherie decided to make her part of their program. Cherie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Fionntan 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy (XL-PRA)
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).
