Maena Swedish Vallhunds

Marri

Breeder of Swedish Vallhunds

Minnesota
Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Marri, the breeder behind Maena Swedish Vallhunds located in Minnesota. I strive for quality with health and temperament are a must for me! I am AKC Breeder of Merit & Member of the national parent club. All prospective owners will be screened, with a questionnaire. Our pups will be guaranteed for health and temperament and placed with a contract.

Q. & A. with Marri

Why did you start breeding?
It was a chance of fate to become a breeder. My first Swedish Vallhund Mena is my heart dog, my bond with her was very strong from the first day. I was originally getting just a pet with no intention to go on this journey but her breeder saw my passion for the breed and mentored me. I am so thankful for her I wouldn’t be here without her.
What makes your program special?
I have been very lucky to be mentored by some phenomenal folks, including breeders overseas. I strive to remain true to the vision Sweden has for the breed. My dogs are shown in various venues and some also compete in performance.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Clark
Went home
Male
Aunt Bethany
Went home
Female
Eddie
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Marri

Marri 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.

Marri 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 10 weeks old.

"Puppies are matched via temperament and structure, but not before 8 weeks. These puppies are placed on a spay & neuter contract."

Price

Puppy prices include a $350 non-refundable deposit and $3,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Pay over time with Klarna.

"Lifetime of breeder support. AKC limited reg & a spay/neuter contract, Health Guarantee, first shot, dewormed, vet checked, and microchipped. We start on crate, house & leash training. Deposits are not required until puppies are born and doing well (7-14 days old). This holds your place in the litter—not a specific puppy! The remaining payment is due at the time of pickup."

Contract & health guarantee

Marri 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 Marri 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 Marri 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
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Socialized with children
- 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 Marri.

Breeder's location

Meet in Minnesota

4339 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport

4380 miles away

Flexible meeting point

Marri can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Marri

Club memberships
Marri is a member of Swedish Vallhund Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Marri has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Marri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Marri’s links

Marri is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Maena Swedish Vallhunds 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

Sage, mom
Swedish Vallhund
About Sage
Meet Sage, an AKC Champion and granddaughter of our foundation dogs Mena and Remy. Goofy, and endlessly devoted to her people — she's everything we love in a dog and more. Sage is health tested with OFA eyes / CERF, OFA hips & a complete DNA panel. Those tests are available upon request.
River, dad
Swedish Vallhund
About River
River is our first keeper male and most accomplished show dog to date, earning multiple Group placements across AKC, UKC, and International competition. Beyond the ribbon, River is a sweet-natured, loyal boy who gets along with everyone — exactly the temperament we're proud to pass on.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Maena Swedish Vallhunds 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 Swedish Vallhunds.

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.
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.
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).