Ponavie PONs
- Mill Valley, CA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Mim F., the breeder behind Ponavie PONs located in Mill Valley, CA. AKC registered champion bloodlines, health tested with great temperaments. Our PONs undergo OFA and CAER health certification. Our goal is to maintain the finest representation of the PON standard in the conformation ring, and to accentuate their wonderful temperament. We feed natural raw meat diet.
Q. & A. with Mim
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with breeding dogs, completed vet tech school and it grew from there.What makes your program special?
We are ‘HOBBY BREEDERS’ of Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, and we feel privileged to share our lives and hearts with this wonderful breed. I only breed once a year, our pups are raised in my bedroom, socialized by my kids and loved by us all.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black gray and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Mim
Mim 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 $1,000 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health guarantee, AKC registration, dewormed, vaccinated, socialization. all the puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mim 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 Mim 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 Mim 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mim.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mill Valley, CA
5671 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Francisco Airport
5683 miles away
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Meet in San Francisco, CA
5675 miles away
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More about Mim
Club memberships
Mim is a member of APONC.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Mim has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Mim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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Mim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ponavie PONs 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
Maggie, mom
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Polish Lowland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mim decided to make her part of their program. Mim 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.
Kylie, mom
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
About Kylie
Kylie is my sweetest dog, gets along with anyone, loves to play with dogs and cats alike and is a very loving girl.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Ponavie PONs 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdogs.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4)
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).
