Still River Saints
- Connecticut
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Saint Bernard litter
Due Jan. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Mike W., the breeder behind Still River Saints located in Connecticut. We breed selectively with a focus on Health, Temperament and Conformation. Saint Bernards are very large working dogs with specific needs. We thoroughly screen all potential homes. Our dogs are well socialized and live with children in our home. We actively shown in AKC Conformation and participate in breed events around the Northeast US.
Q. & A. with Mike
What makes your program special?
We provide lifetime support to all of our puppies and their families. All of our Saints are sound in temperament and live with children. Temperament is hallmark for us. We stand behind any puppy we produce and want them to excel in their homes. References are always available from previous puppy families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mike
Mike 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
"Once your application is approved, you will be placed on our waitlist. A deposit is required once you have been approved. Deposit transferable to next litter or refunded per our contract. Please inquire prior to making deposit for a copy of contract."
Contract & health guarantee
Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mike.
Breeder's location
Meet in Connecticut
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan Airport
Meet in Boston, MA
More about Mike
Club memberships
Mike is a member of Northern New Jersey Saint Bernard Club and New England Saint Bernard Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Mike has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Mike was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Mike is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Still River 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
Koa, mom
Saint Bernard
About Koa
Koa is a female Saint Bernard. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mike decided to make her part of their program. Mike 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
Good level
Still River 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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP), 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).
