I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind Sauer Saint Bernards located in Idaho Falls, ID. We love Saints and have had them in our lives forever. Our dogs and pups are our pride and joy and we adore each and every one! We have raised Saints all our lives. We have been breeding for 4 years. We take pride in making the breed the BEST it can be. We hip test and eye test our dogs. We are AKC registered and our dogs are our family babies.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are brown and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Remi
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 6 red bones
Went home
Male
Boy 1 red
Went home
Male
Boy 5 blue
Went home
Male
Boy 3 Black
Went home
Male
Girl 1 purple
Went home
Female
Boy 4 Dark Purple
Went home
Male
Boy 7 pink
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC Registered, 3 generation pedigree, dew claws removed at 3 days, chipped, 1-year genetic health guarantee! We ask for a deposit to reserve the puppy with the remaining balance due upon pick up or delivery.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa directly.
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
Microchip
Extras
Initial potty training
Toys
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Idaho Falls, ID
1808 miles away
·
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
1821 miles away
·
Flexible meeting point
Melissa can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sauer Saint Bernards 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
Mags, mom
Saint Bernard
About Mags
Mags is a female Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Capone, dad
Saint Bernard
About Capone
Capone is a male Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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
Good level
Sauer Saint Bernards 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 Saint Bernards.
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.
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.