SummerMist Keeshond
- Loveland, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Sarah S., the breeder behind SummerMist Keeshond located in Loveland, CO. We take responsible breeding very seriously. Prior to breeding we do all health testing and register with OFA. Temperament is a very important factor in our breeding program. A wonderful, sound Keeshond temperament is essential for any family pet. Our Kees are socialized from an early age.
Q. & A. with Sarah
Why did you start breeding?
We are always looking to the future. The next generation of healthy and sound Keeshond. We breed on a limited basis and we usually keep a puppy for future show breeding. The other puppies in the litter become beautiful healthy family pets. Our Keeshond are temperamentally sound and happy go lucky. As breeders we stay involved with our puppy people, always available for and questions or concernsWhat makes your program special?
We have enjoyed our Keeshond’s and strive to breed only AKC registered, healthy dogs. We do Health clearances, and register with OFA Hips, Elbows, Patella’s, Hearts, Eyes, and Cardiac. All our dogs are PHPT clear. We believe temperament is of utmost importance. We do limited breeding, puppies are raised in our home. They are exposed to all sights, sounds in a home. Puppies are socialized early.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray silver and black and black and silver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sarah
Sarah 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.
Sarah partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
"From birth we start evaluating puppies. We reserve the right to match puppy to appropriate family"
Price
"The price includes the guarantee that the parent dogs are AKC registered, have been health tested and are temperamentally sound. All our puppies will have a Veterinarian exam, first shots and worming. We take deposits once pregnancy is confirmed by Ultrasound. Deposit is refundable until pups are 3 days old. After that it is non-refundable."
Contract & health guarantee
Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sarah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Loveland, CO
5010 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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Meet in Casper, WY
4915 miles away
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More about Sarah
Club memberships
Sarah is a member of Rocky Mountain Keeshond Club and Keeshond Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
SummerMist Keeshond 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
Harlow, mom
Keeshond
About Harlow
Harlow is a happy chill girl. She loves everyone and everything. Harlow was the number one Keeshond female in 2025 country wide. She is structurally sound and beautiful. He does anything to please her people and is very smart. She loves scratches behind her ears
Cruise, dad
Keeshond
About Cruise
Cruise is a happy go lucky boy. He is always up and ready for the next adventure. He is most happy when he is with us, chillin at home, at the show, hiking. Cruise loves all people and animals.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
SummerMist Keeshond 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 Keeshonden.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)
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).
