Hilltop Swissys
- Chester, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Julie K., the breeder behind Hilltop Swissys located in Chester, IL. The foundation of our breeding program starts with raising healthy and well-loved dogs. We aim to pass the same happiness of owning a quality-bred dog to our buyers.
Q. & A. with Julie
Why did you start breeding?
I believe in the greater Swiss mountain dog. They give so much back to their owners. I thoroughly enjoy having puppies and making other people happy when they receive their puppies. I think everyone should own a Swissy!What makes your program special?
My breeding program is special because of all the time I put in with the puppies, introducing them to as many different experiences as possible. I have asked many questions to other breeders to learn as much as I possibly can. I am not afraid to ask the questions that can make the breeding experience the best it can be for me as well as for the peoples lives that the puppies touch.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Noel (White girl)
Went homeFemale
Cedar(orange boy)
Went homeMale
Mistletoe (Light pink girl)
Went homeFemale
Christmas (Purple girl)
Went homeFemale
Yellow boy
Went homeMale
Green boy
Went homeMale
Holly (Hot pink)
Went homeFemale
Merry (Gray girl)
Went homeFemale
Red boy
Went homeMale
Dasher(Boy 1)
Went homeMale
Van Gogh
Went homeMale
Leonardo
Went homeMale
Monet
Went homeFemale
Claude
Went homeMale
Bloom
Went homeFemale
René
Went homeFemale
Sandro
Went homeFemale
Cezenne
Went homeFemale
Rembrandt
Went homeMale
Picasso
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie 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
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Chester, IL
4603 miles away
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More about Julie
Club memberships
Julie is a member of American kennel club in Belleville Illinois.
Julie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hilltop Swissys 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
Trump, dad
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
About Trump
Beautiful lean boy. Friendly, obedient gorgeous!
Cynka, mom
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
About Cynka
Gentle girl with an amazing build. Very social and friendly!
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Hilltop Swissys 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
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.
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).
