Park Place Swissys
- Pasadena, CA ·
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Joy L., the breeder behind Park Place Swissys located in Pasadena, CA. We strive to raise and breed the best Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. As an AKC Breeder of Merit our goal is to place each puppy in the right home where they can live their best lives. With our expertise we can help you bring an awesome Swissy into your family.
Q. & A. with Joy
Why did you start breeding?
In 1996, I saw, and fell in love with, my first Greater Swiss Mountain Dog while attending a horse show. The devotion, dedication, and determination I saw in the breed captivated me. I finished my first Swissy: CH. Windrider’s Northern Aire, “Hunter” to his Championship title. He also earned his Obedience, Rally, Drafting, Hiking, Herding, and Weight Pull titles as well. And he could dock dive!What makes your program special?
It is always quality over quantity at Park Place Swissys. I go the extra mile. For instance, I took my bitch Vision, overseas to Germany to breed her, aiming to enhance the Swiss Mountain Dogs' gene pool in America. From that litter came GCH. CH. Park Place Alpinez Barclay. “Barclay” achieved numerous show titles and awards, including Best Of Opposite Veterans at the 2012 GSMD Nationals.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Purple (Freya)
Went homeFemale
Green (Hazel)
Went homeFemale
Pink (Pearl)
Went homeFemale
Neon (Rocco)
Went homeMale
Blue (Dodger)
Went homeMale
Gold (Odin)
Went homeMale
Red (Duke)
Went homeMale
Black (Zakkai)
Went homeMale
Yellow (Kemp)
Went homeMale
Aqua (Murphy)
Went homeMale
Orange (Rocky)
Went homeMale
Tan (Ridge)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Joy
Joy 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.
Joy 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 8 weeks old.
“Candidates complete a detailed application. Puppies are evaluated for temperament and personality. ”
Price
“Please inquire for price. The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming and puppy socialization. . Deposit is to hold for your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joy 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 Joy 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 Joy 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
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Pasadena, CA
5771 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hollywood Burbank Airport
5775 miles away
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Meet in Santa Clarita, CA
5769 miles away
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More about Joy
Club memberships
Joy is a member of Golden State Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Joy has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Joy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Joy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Park Place Swissys 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
Piper, mom
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
About Piper
Piper is an eternally happy, well trained dog. She is always low key and good natured, but ready to work when called upon. Piper enjoys earning titles (with her human) in Rally, Obedience and Drafting. She's also performed admirable in Weight Pulling and FastCat! This is Piper's first litter and she is an attentive and capable mommy.
Excellent health testing
Shoulder Osteochondrosis, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Park Place Swissys 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.
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 (rDVM, not 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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis, Vet Wellness Exam
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.
