I'm Shanna S., the breeder behind Spraggins Sweet Acres located in Montrose, MI. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Our dogs have proven to be the greatest companions to our family. We started breeding to contribute to breed betterment and to share smart and loveable puppies with other families.
Q. & A. with Shanna
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with our first goldens growing up and knew we wanted to raise healthy, cute pups
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are all members of the family. Every puppy spends 8 weeks being loved on by us. We breed for temperament and health
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Bernese Mountain Dog puppies are black rust and white. Golden Retriever puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. 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.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Male 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Male 1
Reserved
Male
Boy 1
Reserved
Male
Male 3
Went home
Male
Male 4
Went home
Male
Male 1
Went home
Male
Male 2
Went home
Male
Female 1
Went home
Female
Male 7
Went home
Male
Female 2
Went home
Female
Mr Green
Went home
Male
Male 5
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Shanna
Shanna 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 $500 deposit and between $1,300 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes akc limited registration (breeding rights are additional), a vet check and first shots, a lifetime of support from our family! Typically deposits are non refundable, however, we do understand that at times there are things beyond our control. So each refund request is done on a case by case basis.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shanna 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 Shanna 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 Shanna directly.
Spraggins Sweet Acres 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
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Bernese Mountain Dog
Fern, mom
Golden Retriever
About Fern
Fern is a field style golden. Loves her toys. She is the sweetest and most gentle girl. Very active and loves to be on the go. Spends her nights inside snuggling in her toy box. And by day she can be found on the farm with the gang ❤️
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +3 more.
Molly, mom
Golden Retriever
About Molly
Molly resides in a guardian home and is the sweetest girl ever. English cream coloring. She loves to go on walks and play with her family 💕
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, +5 more.
Nelly, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Nelly
Nelly is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shanna decided to make her part of their program. Shanna 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.
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.
Buddy, dad
Golden Retriever
About Buddy
Buddy has excellent health testing. He is very well mannered and resembles a field style golden. Short and thick. Very active
Good health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, +8 more.
Stella, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Stella
Stella is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shanna decided to make her part of their program. Shanna 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.
Uploaded health tests
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +1 more.
Dixie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Dixie
Medium golden. Dixie is the biggest cuddle bug
Good health testing
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Golden Mountain Dog
Golden Retriever
Spraggins Sweet Acres 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 Golden 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).