Ponderosa Leonbergers
- Athol, ID
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Cheryl B., the breeder behind Ponderosa Leonbergers located in Athol, ID. Our dogs are part of our family and all of our puppies are raised in a home environment with socialization as a focus as well as potty training.
Q. & A. with Cheryl
Why did you start breeding?
My first Chinook was a female and breeding her was part of my contract. I fell in love with the process and the rest is history. That was 26 years ago. I love exploring pedigrees and researching health while keeping structure and temperament at the forefront of my breedings.What makes your program special?
I focus on quality rather than quantity when breeding litters. My breeding goals are exceptional dogs that make great family pets as well as other venues.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are reddish brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Cheryl
Cheryl 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 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, vet health record, microchip, collar, toy, Leonberger information booklet, food. All puppies are the same price regardless of breed potential. The deposit is accepted at three weeks of age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Athol, ID
4925 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
4965 miles away
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More about Cheryl
Club memberships
Cheryl is a member of Leonberger Club of America.
Cheryl has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Cheryl was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Cheryl is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ponderosa Leonbergers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Ponderosa Leonbergers 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 Leonbergers.
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.
Polyneuropathy 3, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, 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.
Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), Polyneuropathy 2, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, Polyneuropathy 1, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type
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).
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