Sierra Nevada Saints
- Dayton, NV
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Alexander
3 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Melinda J., the breeder behind Sierra Nevada Saints located in Dayton, NV. I show and breed Saint Bernard's. The Dam and Sire have been fully health tested. OFA good on hips and elbows. DNA tested also. This is a very...... healthy and beautiful litter of puppies. The Sire is from Poland. He is a World Champion. The Dam is a Grand Champion. She almost has her Bronze title.
Q. & A. with Melinda
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved Saint Bernard's and Switzerland.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white and brown. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Melinda
Melinda 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
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, or limited AKC registration, deworming, first and second rounds of shots, puppy, socialization, and vet health checks. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Melinda 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 Melinda 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 Melinda directly.
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melinda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dayton, NV
5511 miles away
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More about Melinda
Club memberships
Melinda is a member of Saint Bernard Club of America.
Melinda has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Melinda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Melinda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sierra Nevada Saints 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
LEAH, mom
Saint Bernard
About LEAH
Leah is a Grand Champion. Tall and very beautiful. With great movement. She is a real sweet girl. Her brother Bodacious won Westminster the last TWO years in a row and placed 2nd in Groups.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Easley, mom
Saint Bernard
About Easley
Easley is a female Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melinda decided to make her part of their program. Melinda 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.
Easley, dad
Saint Bernard
About Easley
Easley is a male Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melinda decided to make him part of their program. Melinda 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
Great level
Sierra Nevada Saints 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
