Kalahari Leonbergers
- Dallas, TX
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Julia B., the breeder behind Kalahari Leonbergers located in Dallas, TX. Our dogs excel in the ring and as beloved companions. We breed carefully-planned litters on occasion, incorporating some of the best dogs from around the world, with the goal of producing healthy, good-tempered, structurally correct Leonbergers.
Q. & A. with Julia
Why did you start breeding?
We breed on occasion in order to ensure adequate socialization and individual attention for each puppy. Breeding Leonbergers is strictly a hobby for us, done with the sole intention of producing healthy, good-tempered, structurally correct dogs who will hopefully go on to provide their new owners with as much love and companionship as our dogs have given us.What makes your program special?
Over the past 20 years, we have developed strong relationships with some of the best Leonberger breeders around the world and purposefully incorporate their dogs into our breeding program to ensure the dogs we produce are sound and meet the Leonberger breed standard.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Julia
Julia 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
Connect with Julia to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Julia 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 Julia 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 Julia 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 Julia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dallas, TX
More about Julia
Club memberships
Julia is a member of Frontier Leonberger Club of the Southwest and Leonberger Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Julia has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Julia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Julia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kalahari Leonbergers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kalahari Leonbergers 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 Leonbergers.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
U of Minnesota, Polyneuropathy 3, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), Polyneuropathy 2, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, Polyneuropathy 1, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type
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).
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