Great Lakes Swissies
Meet the breeder
I'm Ann R., the breeder behind Great Lakes Swissies located in Northville, MI. Great Lakes Swissies are first and foremost members of our family, raised in our home and surrounded with love. We strive to produce healthy, sound, well tempered puppies within breed standards. We find great joy in raising and sharing these magnificent animals!
Q. & A. with Ann
Why did you start breeding?
Our dogs are excellent representations of the breed, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed to both help ensure the future of the breed and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.What makes your program special?
We take responsible breeding very seriously. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, so we are careful to always maintain ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cadence
Went homeFemale
Major
Went homeMale
Sousa
Went homeMale
Bongo
Went homeMale
Stan
Went homeMale
Clare
Went homeFemale
Frenchie
Went homeFemale
Lolo
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Ann
Ann 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Your puppy will leave us vet checked, microchipped and AKC registered. We give the first round of vaccines based on mamma’s nomograph results. These could potentially be delayed. We ask for a $500 deposit only after being selected for a puppy from a current litter. Puppies are NOT first come first served - we place our babies with the best home for each individual puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ann 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 Ann 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 Ann 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 Ann.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Northville, MI
4146 miles away
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More about Ann
Club memberships
Ann is a member of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America .
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Ann has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Ann was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Ann is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Great Lakes Swissies 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
Liberty/Libby, mom
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
About Liberty/Libby
Liberty/Libby is a female Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ann decided to make her part of their program. Ann 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Great Lakes Swissies 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 (Preliminary), 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.
