Lakehill Samoyeds
- Santee, CA
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Meet the breeder
I'm Catherine H., the breeder behind Lakehill Samoyeds located in Santee, CA. I am dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and quality Samoyeds into the homes and hearts of their forever families. I breed for quality, health, temperament, and conformation. I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on their new forever home.
Q. & A. with Catherine
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding after breeding my first Samoyed, Aspen. My goal is to preserve the standard of the Samoyed and produce structurally sound dogs with excellent temperaments.What makes your program special?
My Samoyeds are from a well-known show kennel and come from a long line of champions. I don't breed just to produce more dogs - I breed for quality, preservation, and to ensure that the Samoyed continues to thrive for generations. I am passionate about my love for Samoyeds and love to provide wonderful, healthy puppies to loving families!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and biscuit. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Catherine
Catherine 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration forms. All puppies are the same price regardless if they are going to show homes or not. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Santee, CA
2233 miles away
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More about Catherine
Club memberships
Catherine is a member of Bahia Sur Kennel Club of Chula Vista and Samoyed Club of America.
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Catherine’s links
Catherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lakehill Samoyeds 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
Lakehill Samoyeds 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 Samoyeds.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD)
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).
