HappyZellers
- Republic, MO
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Anna T., the breeder behind HappyZellers located in Republic, MO. Our passion is to provide families with faithful companions who are mentally sound, easy to live with, and ready for any adventure. Our past puppies have been placed in family homes, sport-focused homes and working farm dog homes. We base our crossbred dogs on the all-purpose Appenzeller.
Q. & A. with Anna
Why did you start breeding?
Our family couldn’t love our Appenzeller dogs more! That’s why, when we realized how small the purebred gene pool is, I became interested in how to bring the breed forward. With all our crosses, we aim to preserve what we love most about the Appenzeller while striving for genetic diversity, health, and behavioral stability.What makes your program special?
We focus on a behavioral program developed by my main mentor and trainer that aims to produce socially balanced dogs who are stable and easy to raise. These dogs learn to interact with other dogs, humans, and the broader world in a way which is healthy and sound. Puppies will be introduced to a wide range of new experiences with their mother and littermates before leaving our home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Anna
Anna 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
"Price includes socialization, microchip, first round of immunizations, “welcome home” kit (harness, long line, food, etc) and a training booklet. If for any reason you change your mind, this deposit is non refundable. If for whatever reason I decide there is no puppy suitable for your needs in the litter, the deposit will be refunded."
Contract & health guarantee
Anna 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 Anna 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 Anna 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
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
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Anna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Republic, MO
4780 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport
4770 miles away
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Meet in Lincoln, NE
4706 miles away
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More about Anna
Anna has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Anna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Anna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
HappyZellers 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
Katoom, mom
Appenzeller Sennenhund
About Katoom
Katoom is our keeper female from our very first HappyZellers litter. She is a very balanced personality. She enjoys cuddling her humans a lot. She is very calm in new situations. Typical of the breed, Katoom has some guard instinct and, when she took a herding instincts class, showed good sensitivity to sheep.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
HappyZellers 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 Appenzeller Sennenhunds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease 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).