Silver Oak Swissies
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Lisa E., the breeder behind Silver Oak Swissies located in Santa Clarita, CA. Silver Oak is a devoted small scale family breeder located in beautiful Southern California. Home to Brig, one of the Top 20 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in 2016. We strive to produce exceptional quality Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs focusing on temperament, health, correct structure, and breed type. All of our dogs have passed GSMDCA recommended health clearances: hips, elbows, shoulders, cardiac, and eyes. Our dogs are active in the show ring and have proven themselves in working and performance events. Our Swissies are raised as part of the family while enjoying all of the outdoor activities that California has to offer. We are members of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies, and Golden Gate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club.
Q. & A. with Lisa
Why did you start breeding?
Our first male, Brig, opened up a whole new exciting world for us.What makes your program special?
Both my husband and I cherish our time with each litter. We believe in exposing our puppies to different stimuli and spend many hours socializing them with people of all ages and other dogs in our home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Lisa
Lisa 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 between $2,800 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Santa Clarita, CA
5769 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hollywood Burbank Airport
5775 miles away
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More about Lisa
Club memberships
Lisa is a member of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies, and Golden Gate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club.
Lisa has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Lisa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Lisa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Silver Oak 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Silver Oak 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.
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.
Brucellosis
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, P2RY12 Receptor Platelet Disorder
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).
