I'm Mary R., the breeder behind Rollos Vikings located in California. Rollos Vikings is dedicated to breeding exceptional Black Russian Terriers, with a deep passion for this magnificent and versatile breed. As lifelong dog lovers, we Erik and Mary take immense pride in our work, striving to make a positive and lasting contribution to the Black Russian Terrier community. Our primary breeding goal is too advance the breed as a whole, focusing on improving overall health while maintaining excellence in confirmation and temperament. We never lose sight of the original purpose of the breed, carefully balancing function, structure and character in every generation. Improvements take time, and we are committed to moving our breeding program forward in a thoughtful and balanced direction.
Q. & A. with Mary
What makes your program special?
We uphold exceptional breeding standards to ensure that every Black Russian Terrier leaving our care is healthy, well socialized, and a perfect fit for your family.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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
Connect with Mary to learn more details about pricing.
“Our pricing includes AKC Registration, vet clearances all required shots age appropriate. All suggested testing for breed specific for Health / DNA .”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary directly.
Rollos Vikings 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
Rollos Vikings 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 Black Russian Terriers.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Dominant Black DNA Test, Agouti DNA Test, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP), Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
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).