I'm Erica G., the breeder behind Northwoods Saint Bernards located in Ladysmith, WI. Our dogs are our beloved companions. We treasure each puppy and give them all the love, attention, and care that we possibly can. We work hard so our puppies can leave our home with a happy and healthy foundation, ready to be valuable member of their new family!
Q. & A. with Erica
What makes your program special?
We do full panel embark genetic testing on all of our dogs, including PennHip hip dysplasia testing and OFA hip dysplasia testing; including OFA elbow dysplasia testing in Rigsby & Darla (they were 2+ yo when the testing occurred)
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Green
Reserved
Male
Red
Reserved
Male
Blue
Reserved
Male
Purple
Reserved
Female
Pink
Reserved
Female
Brown
Reserved
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Yellow girl
Went home
Female
Teal girl
Went home
Female
Brown
Went home
Male
Maroon
Went home
Female
Orange
Went home
Male
Light pink
Went home
Female
Blue
Went home
Male
Green
Went home
Male
Black
Went home
Male
Dark pink
Went home
Female
Gray
Went home
Male
Purple
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Erica
Erica 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 $500 deposit and between $2,100 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We provide the following-
Removal of rear dew claws, First series of shots, Dewormer and individual guarantee of health certificate examination form from the vet.
. (**The down deposit is nonrefundable in the event that the purchaser no longer wants a puppy from us. It is refundable in the event a puppy cannot be provided (tragedy, death, or serious injury).”
Contract & health guarantee
Erica 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 Erica 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 Erica directly.
Northwoods Saint Bernards 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
Annie, mom
Saint Bernard
About Annie
Annie is a female Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica 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.
Darla Jean, mom
Saint Bernard
About Darla Jean
Darla Jean is AKC registered with Grand Champion & Champion bloodlines.
Freya, mom
Saint Bernard
About Freya
Freya is a female Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica 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.
Rigsby, dad
Saint Bernard
About Rigsby
Rigsby is AKC registered with Grand Champion & Champion bloodlines.
Russell, dad
Saint Bernard
About Russell
Russell is AKC registered with Grand Champion & Champion bloodlines.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Northwoods Saint Bernards 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.
Full Embark 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).