Painted Horizon Acres
Meet the breeder
I'm Amanda L., the breeder behind Painted Horizon Acres located in Morris, IL. Dogs from our program excel as livestock guardian dogs. We keep in mind a variety of factors when breeding, including energy, temperament, and structure. Our goal is to produce balanced dogs that will be able to thrive wherever they are needed.
Q. & A. with Amanda
Why did you start breeding?
We were both raised on farms. I was raised with sheep in an area that has coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, etc. We had LGDs and they were an integral part of our operation. When we got our sheep, I knew we would need LGDs. Finding the perfect dog for us became very hard, because there isn't a lot of consistency within breeds.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are very versatile. We are very small acreage focused, so our dogs learn from a young age to respect boundaries. They are trained by our older dogs, raised with sheep, chickens, and get lots of love from us and our kids. We select for dogs that do not roam, are excellent livestock guardians, and can discern the difference between a stranger and a dangerous stranger, and act accordingly.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pink
Went homeFemale
D. Blue
Went homeMale
L. Blue
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Teal
Went homeFemale
Black
Went homeMale
D. Purple
Went homeFemale
L. Purple
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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 between $750 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda 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
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 Amanda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Morris, IL
4381 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
4332 miles away
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More about Amanda
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Painted Horizon Acres 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
All breeds
Great Pyrenees
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Copper, mom
Great Pyrenees
About Copper
Great Pyrenees x Anatolian Shepherd
Duke, dad
Great Pyrenees
About Duke
Duke is a male Great Pyrenees. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda 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.
Vixen, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Vixen
Vixen is a female Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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
Great level
Painted Horizon Acres 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 Colorado Mountain Dogs.
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).
