I'm Michelle G., the breeder behind Fox Valley Bergamasco located in Appleton, WI. We offer top quality loving family pets, with a focus on health and temperament. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing families with wonderful healthy family pets. OFA testing and DNA testing complete. All puppies are raised as loved family members. Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) is done in the first two weeks. Sound desensitization and introduced to various places/surfaces. Puppies are microchipped prior to leaving.
Puppies are examined by licensed vet prior to leaving.
Puppies are up to date on vaccines/wormers.
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up in a home with lots of animals and my mom was a breeder. I never thought I would be brave enough to breed myself. We started out our journey as a guardian home for a doodle. It was such a great experience. Aaron was the final encouraging factor in us finally breeding for ourselves. After lots of research and training we are ready.
What makes your program special?
We are a small breeder focussed on one litter at a time. Taking extreme care in health and temperament.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray and black. 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 5
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vacations, deworming, ENS, and puppies socialization. Deposits are only refundable if we are not able to place a puppy in your home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle directly.
Fox Valley Bergamasco 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
Sage, mom
Bergamasco Sheepdog
About Sage
Sage is such a fun lovable dog. She is playful loyal and very smart. She loves her pig toy and playing fetch with her ball.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Fox Valley Bergamasco 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 Bergamasco Sheepdogs.
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.