Lionsview Chalet
- Galena, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Aubrey F., the breeder behind Lionsview Chalet located in Galena, IL. Sharing the truth, goodness, and beauty of Leonbergers with others is our passion! Our dogs are our pride and joy! After years of loving Leonbergers as a family, we are beyond thrilled to have the privilege of sharing our love of Leonbergers with others!
Q. & A. with Aubrey
Why did you start breeding?
While I never experienced my childhood dream of owning a Leonberger dream as a child, as an adult I have had the privilege of sharing this dream with my own children and husband. And now we have opportunity to share the truth, goodness and enchanting beauty of the Leonberger with a community of people ready to have a Leonberger written into their own unique and precious story.What makes your program special?
Whether champions in the show ring or comfy companions on the couch, we aim to produce beautiful temperaments, health-tested Leonberger puppies conforming to the Leonberger Breed Standard. Located in rolling hills of northwest Illinois, and you will find us daily enjoying our Leonbergers on our property and in our home.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Aubrey
Aubrey 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
“The price includes AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. If interested in full registration, please note in application and we can discuss further. All Deposits are non-refundable, though they can be transferred to another puppy or litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Aubrey 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 Aubrey 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 Aubrey 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Aubrey.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Galena, IL
4403 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Aubrey can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Aubrey
Aubrey has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Aubrey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Aubrey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lionsview Chalet 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
Litter and program updates
Aubrey F.
Program update on 25 July 2025 •…The Hundred Acre Wood is almost 7 Weeks Old! Here they are off on their first expedition. They are brave and sweet as honey. To our Leo families~keep an eye out for a video of their adventure… "Oh! Piglet," said Pooh excitedly, "we're going on an Expotition, all of us, with things to eat. To discover something." "To discover what?" said Piglet anxiously. "Oh! just something." "Nothing fierce?" "Christopher Robin didn't say anything about fierce. He just said it had an 'x'." "It isn't their necks I mind," said Piglet earnestly. "It's their teeth. But if Christopher Robin is coming I don't mind anything." In a little while they were all ready at the top of the Forest, and the Expotition started. ~ IN WHICH CHRISTOPHER ROBIN LEADS AN EXPOTITION TO THE NORTH POLE
Aubrey F.
Program update on 16 July 2025 •…Puppies are 5 Weeks Old!!! Wow! What a fast five weeks! The puppies are all thriving and we are SO excited to venture out for our first car ride this week as well as our first adventure walk! They enjoyed their first experience outside yesterday and despite the novelty of everything the great outdoors would provide, they were still most interested in playing in their water bowl…total Leonbergers! There is a good mix of puppies favoring Mobi and Cozy in regards to their appearances as well as their personalities. We can’t wait to discover more about them in the last few weeks here! Sound socialization is in full swing now…my 12 year old son has definitely caught on to the vision, and I find him frequently sitting in the middle of the playpen going through his own personal puppy socialization sound list that he has prioritized for the puppies (cars and motorcycles, sheep and hyenas, with a sprinkling of Will Ferrell impersonations 🤪). Busy days, but good ones. We are so thankful for this precious bunch and for the lovely homes that are being so carefully prepared for them!
Aubrey F.
Litter update on 01 July 2025 •Early walk for Miss Cozy this morning! Keep an eye out in your emails for Week 3 Video and Updates! 🎉
Mobi and Cozy's litter
Aubrey F.
Litter update on 24 June 2025 •…We are so thankful Cozy is getting to enjoy her return to briefs walks with us (so beautiful this morning!) And she wants to let you know to be on the lookout in your emails for our Week 2 😮🎉 Litter Update a bit later on today!!!
Mobi and Cozy's litter
Aubrey F.
Litter update on 17 June 2025 •…We are one week old!!! While we may not look like Leonbergers yet, we can’t tell, because we can’t see yet…or hear for that matter. But we are learning all the things with new scent introductions daily and being held in all different positions as we learn to experience small stressors and then quickly go back to mom for all the pampering. We are learning to move pretty quickly across the whelping box to find her. Nothing differentiates us much yet, other than our weight, which is taken twice daily. Some of us take after Mobi, and we have little patches of white on our chest and the tips of our toes. They tried to take our pictures, but we were more interested in trying to find our way back to mom than we were in sitting still. They had the intention of posting individual pictures of us, but we were told that some of us are not super photogenic yet, so they decided not to post pictures of each of us. We thought that was a little rude.
Mobi and Cozy's litter
Aubrey F.
Program update on 11 June 2025 •…There Puppies Are Here! We have already contacted those who are on our waitlist, and we cannot wait to share the next few weeks together!
Aubrey F.
Litter update on 06 June 2025 •We are anxiously awaiting the puppies any day now!!! Mobi clearly is sensing the excitement 😆
Mobi and Cozy's litter
Aubrey F.
Litter update on 29 May 2025 •We are almost on puppy watch!!! The count down is ON!!! 🎉⌛️🎉
Mobi and Cozy's litter
Aubrey F.
Litter update on 09 May 2025 •…Meet the Parents! We wanted to officially invite everyone who has expressed interest in our program to hang out with us on May 24th at Rec Park, in Galena Illinois at 10:00am for coffee and donuts and LEONBERGERS! We would love to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to meet Cozy and Mobi (and our other sweet Leo girl, Constance!), and answer any questions regarding anything from obedience training to grooming, from socialization to puppy manners. If there is one thing we love it is sharing our Leonbergers and our love for the breed (and coffee!). Rec Park is right at the entrance of the beautiful town of Galena that will just be starting a bustling day of tourism…but you will already have your parking spot if you start the day with us;0) We will be hanging out from 10:00-11:00am. Side note: Just a few of our favorite things to do in Galena. Walk the beautiful streets of downtown and enjoy everything from shopping to history to good coffee (because, of course, who doesn’t need more coffee!). We highly recommend The Wired-Rabbit which is just around the corner from Rec Park. If you are looking to take up on Galena’s adventurous side, renting a canoe downtown and enjoying the Galena river has been one of families favorite things to do, topping it off with one of the adorable ice cream parlors in the heart of Galena. We love our town (and Leonbergers🤗). ✨Mobi this morning✨
Mobi and Cozy's litter
Aubrey F.
Litter update on 06 May 2025 •It was so exciting to puppies on the ultrasound yesterday…we are looking at a June 6th due date!!!
Mobi and Cozy's litter
Parent dogs
Cozy, mom
Leonberger
About Cozy
Cozy is her nickname, and it fits her perfectly. Lover of people. Kind and caring and nurturing. Whether cuddling on the couch or out on a hike, Cozy is there for everything.
Excellent health testing
Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +7 more.Mobi, dad
Leonberger
About Mobi
CH Let Me Blow Your Mind Ginger Heaven. His name says it all. I’m not sure if we get more pleasure in wrapping our arms around his massive neck, or watching him move across the fields with grace. He has blown both our minds and the minds of the judges in the show ring.
Excellent health testing
Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +7 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Lionsview Chalet 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Polyneuropathy 3, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Aubrey to bring home their puppies.
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Lori W.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
We are very happy to have added Lionsview Chalet Merry Mozy to our family. Mozy is a sweet puppy and getting her from Aubrey was a wonderful experience.💝 I would highly recommend this breeder if you are interested in the Leonberger breed. We are so glad to have gotten our girl Mozy from Lionsview Chalet. Aubrey is the best!!!
Reed W.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Aubrey with Lionsview chalet did a wonderful job through the whole process of setting us up with the Leo our family was looking for. Her communication with weekly tips, quick responses, videos and updates on the litter made it so we never felt out of the loop with our first breeder experience. I would recommend anyone looking for a Leo to work with Aubrey.
Bryant R.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+5We recently welcomed a puppy into our family from Lionsview Chalet, and we can’t say enough about the incredible experience we had. From start to finish, the Fogles exemplified what it means to be dedicated, professional, and truly passionate about raising healthy, well-adjusted puppies. The moment we met our puppy, it was clear they were exceptionally prepared for their forever home. They were confident, social, and already showing signs of basic training, which made the transition into our household seamless. The breeder’s commitment to early socialization and care was evident—our pup was comfortable with people, other animals, and new environments right from the start. Aubrey was a joy to work with. She was transparent, communicative, and genuinely invested in ensuring their puppies went to loving homes. She provided us with a comprehensive puppy packet, health records, vaccination details, and helpful tips for care and training for a Leonberger. It was clear she has put immense thought and effort into raising these puppies, from their high-quality diet to their clean, stimulating environment. The breeder’s knowledge and ethical practices stood out. They screened us thoroughly to ensure we were a good fit, which we appreciated as it showed their commitment to their puppies’ futures. They also offered ongoing support, encouraging us to reach out with any questions as our puppy grows. Our puppy is thriving—healthy, happy, and full of personality. We’re so grateful to everyone at Lionsview Chalet for raising such a wonderful companion and for making the entire process a delight. If you’re looking for a breeder who goes above and beyond, we wholeheartedly recommend the Fogles. They’re truly exceptional!
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