Santa's Swissies
Meet the breeder
I'm Janie H., the breeder behind Santa's Swissies located in Bethlehem, PA. We breed high-quality Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. Our dogs are such a joy to have around and would be a great addition to a home. We spend countless hours providing each puppy we bring into this world with the fundamental basics for the best start in life. Finding the right home for each puppy is something we take very seriously.
Q. & A. with Janie
Why did you start breeding?
We are involved with the breed and wanted to breed our own dogs in order to be involved in every step of the process.What makes your program special?
We are following in the footsteps of our amazing mentor!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Janie
Janie 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 Janie to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Janie 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 Janie 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 Janie 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 Janie.
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Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Bethlehem, PA
More about Janie
Janie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Janie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Janie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Santa's Swissies 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
Toby, dad
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
About Toby
Toby is a male Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Janie decided to make him part of their program. Janie 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
Excellent level
Santa's Swissies 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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis
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.
