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Houha Greater Swiss Mountain dogs
- Westchester, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Loreen H., the breeder behind Houha Greater Swiss Mountain dogs located in Westchester, IL. I am a hobby and show breeder. I am breeding for temperament, type, working, and conformation. We are a hobby kennel located north of Chicago. All of our dogs are OFA'd for hips/elbows/shoulders and OFA eyes. I love this breed so much and love spending time bettering the breed!
Q. & A. with Loreen
Why did you start breeding?
When I started showing, my breed was extremely rare. My breeder/mentor asked if I would be open to breeding a litter and it was a disaster. However, I realized I was committed to these dogs and determined to make a difference.What makes your program special?
The puppies I have on the ground right now are 7 generations down from my original two purchased dogs. I work hard at being available to my puppy people regardless of the age of their puppy. A strong mentor and friend. My puppies are my priority.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Loreen
Loreen 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 between $2,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are placed under AKC registration. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the final price of the puppy. $500. Only refunded if I do not have a puppy for you within a years time of deposit placed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Loreen 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 Loreen 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 Loreen 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 Loreen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Westchester, IL
4338 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
4332 miles away
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More about Loreen
Loreen has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Loreen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Loreen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Houha Greater Swiss Mountain dogs 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
Bismillah, mom
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
About Bismillah
Bismillah is a female Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Loreen decided to make her part of their program. Loreen 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
Houha Greater Swiss Mountain dogs 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
