JANUS SHOW DOGS (Mudik & Bolognese)
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- Benson, AZ
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Expected Bolognese litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Bob S., the breeder behind JANUS SHOW DOGS (Mudik & Bolognese) located in Benson, AZ. Bob Shailer & Phil Lasswell started breeding 1983. We bred and showed group winning Chow Chows at AKC conformations shows under the program name "JANUS". In 1991, we added Japanese Chins. We bred and exhibited group placing Chins. We owned the Top winning Japanese Chin in Canada in the early 90s. We also bred and raised champion Alpacas for 26 years. In 2019, we obtained our first black merle Mudi female, "Paige", who became the first Mudi to ever win Best In Show at a UKC show. She is a GCH CH Group placing bitch with AKC. We imported Bolognese from the UK and Sweden from top European breeders and from Mesilla Valley Bolognese in AR. We own the 2024 Top Bolognese Dog and bitch in the U.S. We selectively breed to the best dogs possible with good depth of health screening. We do all the proper health testing for both breeds. We offer full disclosure. Our dogs live in our home. We want well socialized and sound dogs to live in the real world! We sell occasionally show and companion dogs of both breeds.
Q. & A. with Bob
Why did you start breeding?
Started showing & breeding AKC dogs in the mid 80s. We are happy to share our knowledge about the Mudi & Bolognese breeds. We breed to the AKC standard for show & companion. We do all the required health testing for each breed.What makes your program special?
We have some top winning Bolognese in the U.S. We have imported 2 males. One from the UK & the other from Sweden. Our 2 bitches are born in the U.S. from European bloodlines.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Mudi puppies include black merle, brown, and black. Bolognese puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
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Getting a puppy from Bob
Bob 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.
Bob partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
"We evaluate which puppies are show quality and which are ready for Companion homes."
Price
"Companion Mudis and Bolognese will be sold on an AKC limited registration. Since, Mudis are a herding/farm dog, we do not sell to people without a fenced yard. We do not ship dogs. The deposit is the hold a spot on our waiting list. If we do not receive a deposit, you are not on our puppy list."
Contract & health guarantee
Bob 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 Bob 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 Bob 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
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Bob.
Breeder's location
Meet in Benson, AZ
5651 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tucson Airport
5664 miles away
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More about Bob
Club memberships
Bob is a member of American Bolognese Club .
Certifications & recognitions
2024 America's Top Bolognese male and bitch.
Bob has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Bob was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Bob’s links
Bob is a trusted Good Dog breeder
JANUS SHOW DOGS (Mudik & Bolognese) 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
Bolognese
Mudi
Katy, mom
Bolognese
About Katy
2024 America's Top Bolognese bitch. Best Opposite at 2024 National Bolognese Specialty
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +2 more.Gwen, mom
Bolognese
About Gwen
Gwen is from Little White Wonder lines from the Netherlands. Cruft winners in the this pedigree. She is the comical one at our house with an awesome correct Bolognese coat. Beautiful head piece and conformation. Fully health tested. She carries 1 copy for Pra. All other 264 potential health risks clear.
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel, Patellar Luxation, +2 more.Tesla, dad
Bolognese
About Tesla
2024 America's Top Winning Bolognese. Fully health tested. UK bloodlines not common in the U.S.
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel, Patellar Luxation, +2 more.Mirage, mom
Mudi
About Mirage
Mirage is a female Mudi. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bob decided to make her part of their program. Bob 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
Bolognese
Mudi
Excellent level
JANUS SHOW DOGS (Mudik & Bolognese) 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 Bologneses.
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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Wisdom 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).
