Happy Tails Family Farm
- Merrill, MI
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2026
Expected Bernese Mountain Dog litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Leah P., the breeder behind Happy Tails Family Farm located in Merrill, MI. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Leah
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Bernese Mountain Dog puppies are black rust and white. Golden Retriever puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. 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.
Blue
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Bruce
Went homeMale
Diana
Went homeFemale
Kara
Went homeFemale
Harley
Went homeFemale
Barry
Went homeMale
Selina
Went homeFemale
Laurel
Went homeFemale
Clark
Went homeMale
Pearl (AKC & Health Tested)
Went homeFemale
Diamond - AKC & Health Tested (Valentines Day Discount)
Went homeFemale
Jasper (AKC & Health Tested)
Went homeMale
Onyx (AKC & Health Tested)
Went homeMale
Sapphire (AKC & Health Tested)
Went homeFemale
Amethyst (AKC & Health Tested)
Went homeFemale
Ruby (AKC & Health Tested)
Went homeFemale
Phoenix - AKC (Ready Now!)
Went homeFemale
Sphinx - AKC (Ready Now!)
Went homeFemale
Fairy - AKC (Valentines Day Discount)
Went homeFemale
Kraken - AKC (Ready Now!)
Went homeMale
Hydra - AKC
Went homeMale
Chimera - AKC (Ready Now!)
Went homeFemale
Griffin - AKC (Ready Now!)
Went homeMale
Dragon - AKC (Valentines Day Discount)
Went homeMale
Manticore - AKC (Valentines Day Discount)
Went homeMale
Banshee - AKC (Ready Now!)
Went homeFemale
Budderball (Ready Now!)
Went homeMale
B-Dawg (Ready Now!)
Went homeMale
Rosebud (Valentines Day Discount)
Went homeFemale
Mudbud (Ready Now!)
Went homeFemale
Shasta
Went homeFemale
Buddha (Ready Now!)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Leah
Leah has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Leah 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 6 weeks old.
“We schedule visits when the pups are 4-5 weeks of age to allow pups to be selected based on personality ”
Price
“The price varies depending on parents/health testing as well as AKC registration (limited vs full).”
Contract & health guarantee
Leah 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 Leah 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 Leah directly.
You’re protected
on Good Dog
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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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Merrill, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lansing Airport
Flexible meeting point
Leah can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Leah
Leah has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Leah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Leah’s links
Leah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happy Tails Family Farm 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
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cassie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Cassie
Cassie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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.
India, mom
Golden Retriever
About India
India is a female Golden Retriever over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Thorn, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Thorn
Thorn is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Leah decided to make him part of their program. Leah 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.
Scarlet, mom
Golden Retriever
About Scarlet
Scarlet is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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.
Yogi, dad
Golden Retriever
About Yogi
Yogi is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Leah decided to make him part of their program. Leah 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.
Bella, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bella
Bella is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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.
Lena, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Lena
Lena is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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.
Ella, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ella
Ella is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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.
Alyss, mom
Golden Retriever
About Alyss
Alyss is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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.
Dana, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Dana
Dana is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leah decided to make her part of their program. Leah 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
Bernese Mountain Dog
Golden Retriever
Happy Tails Family Farm 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 Bernese 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.
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 Leah to bring home their puppies.
Olivia C.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Leah was a pleasure to work with during the puppy process with my boy, Banks! She’s both responsive to her clientele yet attentive to her four legged friends, and you can tell she’s passionate about her work. I’m hoping to add a second rather soon, and would choose Leah in a heartbeat!
