I'm Frances C S., the breeder behind Mistihil Saints located in Puyallup, WA. I'm a passionate, ethical breeder that focuses on preserving, protecting, and maintaining the standards of this magnificent breed. I keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, structure, and conformation. I am dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and placing my pups. I love what I do and truly want nothing more than to see each and every one of my puppies shine!
Q. & A. with Frances C
Why did you start breeding?
My dedication to the Saint Bernard breed has led me to work to maintain the best characteristics of the breed through careful breeding.
What makes your program special?
Careful selection of parents for temperament, health and close adherence to the standard of the breed.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Frances C
Frances C 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 Frances C to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Frances C 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 Frances C 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 Frances C directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Frances C.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Puyallup, WA
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Frances C is a member of Mount Rainier Working Dog Club, Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers, Saint Bernard Club of Puget Sound, and Saint Bernard Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Frances C has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Frances C was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Mistihil Saints 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
Spring, mom
Saint Bernard
About Spring
Spring is a female Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Frances C decided to make her part of their program. Frances C has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Garland, dad
Saint Bernard
About Garland
Garland is a male Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Frances C decided to make him part of their program. Frances C has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mistihil Saints 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 Saint Bernards.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).