Fireside Fernweh

Skylar C.

Breeder of German Shepherds and Berger Blanc Suisses

  • Chestnut, IL
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Skylar C., the breeder behind Fireside Fernweh located in Chestnut, IL. Our kennel specializes in White Swiss Shepherds with exceptional characters for show, sport, and families and working line German Shepherds for sport and active companions. Our dogs are extensively health tested and titled. Our puppies are well-socialized and temperament tested prior to going home.

Q. & A. with Skylar

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I began competing in dog sports and eventually conformation as well, and when my sporty WSS, Furrari, passed all health testing, I felt she needed to contribute to the gene pool and thus Fireside Fernweh was born. I did not go seeking breeding out, but rather I was lucky to have an exceptional dog, and I knew that I wanted more dogs like her in the future--for myself and for others.

  • What makes your program special?

    Fireside Fernweh was born from excellence and continues to pursue excellence in every aspect. Our dogs are social, driven, intelligent, healthy, and beautiful - everything a White Swiss Shepherd should be. Our dogs are health tested above and beyond the requirements set by the breed club and they hold titles in conformation and a multitude of dog sports.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Berger Blanc Suisse puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Skylar

Skylar 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.

Skylar partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

"Our puppies are carefully matched to buyers based on temperament testing, structure evaluations, and my own observations of their personalities during their time here."

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,500 deposit and between $3,500 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Our puppies are well socialized to a variety of people, sounds, and places. They are fed Royal Canin puppy food, regularly dewormed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Our GSD puppies are $3000 and our WSS puppies are $5000 and up, depending on the particular pairing. A NONREFUNDABLE deposit is required to hold a puppy. The deposit may be transferred if needed."

Contract & health guarantee

Skylar 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 Skylar 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 Skylar 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys
      • Registration
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Skylar.

Breeder's location

Meet in Chestnut, IL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Central Illinois Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Meet in Indianapolis, IN

More about Skylar

  • Club memberships

    Skylar is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America, OG Edgerton Schutzhund Club, and White Swiss Shepherd Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Skylar has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

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

  • Skylar’s links

Skylar is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Fireside Fernweh 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Berger Blanc Suisse

German Shepherd

Parent health testing

Berger Blanc Suisse

German Shepherd

Fireside Fernweh 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 Berger Blanc Suisses.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra (LTV)

    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.

  • Full Embark Panel

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Skylar to bring home their puppies.

  • AJ

    Anthony J.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Skylar is simply one of the best breeders around! At this point we've purchased two dogs from her and they have been amazing! Skylar is always responsive to messages and willing to help even after purchase. It's very clear she cares about the dogs and getting them in the correct home. If I could I would purchase more dogs from her. We'll worth the visit!

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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.

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.

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