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Ironclad
- Saint Louis, MO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Monica and John M., the breeder behind Ironclad located in Saint Louis, MO. We look at the match and the ancestry of both parents and how they would compliment the breed standard. We use Puppy Culture systems to give our puppies the best start. We do not breed very often. We enjoy the raising of puppies! Preserving this wonderful breed.
Q. & A. with Monica and John
Why did you start breeding?
Bred show quality guinea pigs for a number of years, member of the American Gerbil Society, very familiar with breeding & genetics at work. Health clearances are a great importance. A lot of thought goes into producing puppies long before they are born. We study the pedigrees of both parents, their health and their breed type. Most are born with full tails, unless a parent is bred to a bobtail.What makes your program special?
Handled since birth, we sit in the whelp box with the mama. Later the pups are introduced to the rest of the house: dogs. kids, cats, adults, we try to expose the pups to new scenarios in a safe environment. Family raised for your family. Evaluated at 6 wks for breed temperament and type.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Monica and John
Monica and John 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.
“They will have been introduced to many people, have been wormed, first vaccines, will be microchipped, start crate training, car rides introduced to leash & harness walking before coming to your home. all our puppies are the same price whether show or pet.”
Contract & health guarantee
Monica and John 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 Monica and John 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 Monica and John 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Monica and John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Saint Louis, MO
4589 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
4582 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Monica and John can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Monica and John
Club memberships
Monica and John is a member of Dog Sports at Kim's , Saint Louis Herding Club, Belle City Kennel Club, Greater Saint Louis Training Club, Jefferson co Kennel Club, The Gateway Tracking Club, and National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association.
Certifications & recognitions
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Monica and John has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Monica and John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Monica and John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ironclad 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
Eva, mom
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
About Eva
Eva is a female Entlebucher Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Monica and John decided to make her part of their program. Monica and John 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
Ironclad 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 Entlebucher 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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.
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.
Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
