St Peter’s Gate Pups
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Amber R., the breeder behind St Peter’s Gate Pups located in Rio Rancho, NM. All of our dogs are bred with careful planning and consideration. We do not have litters just to have litters. Our Saints are “A piece of Heaven on Earth”. They are bred to SBCA standards, and we emphasize beauty, athleticism, health, and temperament.
Q. & A. with Amber
Why did you start breeding?
We raised lambs, pigs, and dogs when I was growing up. I do find it fascinating how the breeding landscape has changed in some ways. I enjoy the genetics of breeding and figuring out ways to improve my program for the betterment of the breed.What makes your program special?
We stay abreast the most recent research in breeding and incorporate high breeding standards into our program. Our dogs have been carefully selected to ensure we produce high-quality puppies with the desired qualities and attributes. We also make a donation from each puppy sold to a local animal charity.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 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Amber
Amber 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
"This includes the first set of shots, deworming, a welcoming home gift (sample of current food, blanket with sibling scent, and a toy), and a 1-year health guarantee. An initial $500 deposit is required to hold a puppy. Puppies are chosen at 7 weeks of age. We do require pet parents to pay the rest of the balance when they choose their puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Amber 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 Amber 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 Amber 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amber.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rio Rancho, NM
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rick Husband Amarillo Airport
Flexible meeting point
Amber can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Amber
Amber has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Amber was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Amber is a trusted Good Dog breeder
St Peter’s Gate Pups 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
Noah, dad
Saint Bernard
About Noah
Noah is a Polish import. He has impressed in the show ring since arriving in the US. Noah majored in both of his first two shows and completed his championship at just 12 months. Noah is an athletic and fun loving big guy. He loves attention and playing with his dog friends.
Ruth, mom
Saint Bernard
About Ruth
Ruth is an athletic beautiful smooth coat. She is just a couple points shy of achieving her GCH in show conformation. She is vey loving and outgoing.
Great health testing
Boaz, dad
Saint Bernard
About Boaz
Boaz is a handsome smooth coat. He participates in show confirmation. He is very athletic and loves attention from people. Boaz is a big goof ball and enjoys playing with toys and his other canine siblings.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Good level
St Peter’s Gate Pups 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.
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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Amber to bring home their puppies.
Alyssa F.
Verified owner · July 2024
From beginning to meet up and after, everything with our precious pup went so smoothly. We were so hesitant, we've had some bad breeder experiences in the past. But Amber answered all my questions, talked with me about the parents and told us that we didn't have to commit if it didn't feel right. As soon as we saw l Hiccup (our pup) we knew he was ours. He has the sweetest temperament and is so well behaved. He loves our kids and other dogs. I would say mostly because they do such a good job socializing their pups before they go to their forever homes. It's these little things that we looked for in a breeder. So happy to have found our sweet boy.
