Maalattu Koirankoppi Lapponian Herders

Holley U.

Breeder of Lapponian Herders

  • Prattsburgh, NY
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Jaska
Jaana

Planned Lapponian Herder litter

Due Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Holley U., the breeder behind Maalattu Koirankoppi Lapponian Herders located in Prattsburgh, NY. I strive to produce genetically and physically healthy Lapponian Herders. As a long time admirer of this amazing breed, after owning them and loving them, I decided to become a breeder since the number of these dogs is so few in the United States. The versatility of these dogs is undeniable.

Q. & A. with Holley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My love for the breed and their quiet, sensible demeanor as herding dogs. There's so few and breeders in the US, I decided I want to help promote and preserve this amazing breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes my program special is my puppies are raised in my home, exposed, desensitized and started on a basic education program. Parents are tested and matched accordingly to ensure the best cross for quality and functionality.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include liver, black and tan, and black. 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.

Getting a puppy from Holley

Holley has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Holley partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“In addition to the screening process, I like to match puppy temperament and drive to the prospective home and what they're looking for and intend to do with their Lapponian Herder.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes registration applications for both AKC and UKC as well as first puppy shots, microchip and deworming. All puppies are the same price regardless of color or parentage, however pet homes will receive limited registration.”

Contract & health guarantee

Holley 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 Holley 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 Holley directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Holley.

Breeder's location

Meet in Prattsburgh, NY

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Buffalo Niagara Airport

Meet in Buffalo, NY

More about Holley

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Ambassador.

  • Holley has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Holley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Holley’s links

Holley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Maalattu Koirankoppi Lapponian Herders 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Maalattu Koirankoppi Lapponian Herders 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 Lapponian Herders.

  • 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multifocal Retinopathy 3 (CMR3), Glycogen Storage Disease Type II or Pompe's Disease (GSD II), DNA Disease 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Holley to bring home their puppies.

  • Georgia M.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Our experience with Holley was incredible. She was extremely responsive to all our questions about Lapponian Herders while we were learning more about the breed. She provided wonderful and frequent updates on the puppies, even before they were born! Holley took the time to understand what we wanted out of a dog and helped match us with a puppy that fit our needs and family. Picking our puppy up was smooth and you could see how much she cares and loves her dogs and the puppies. Our Lapponian Herder has been one of the best additions to our family, I cannot recommend Holley or this breed enough!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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