Tollhaus
- Clinton, WI
Meet the breeder
I'm Lori W., the breeder behind Tollhaus located in Clinton, WI. The early development of puppies is an exciting time to provide an environment that supports healthy development for their bodies and minds.
Q. & A. with Lori
Why did you start breeding?
My breeder was the inspiration for wanting to breed. She has a natural rearing philosophy with a focus on the conformation, health and longevity of the breed. I want to contribute to the health and longevity of this beautiful breed.What makes your program special?
I not only want to preserve the breed standard but also breed to improve the genetics and longevity of the breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black rust and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Lori
Lori has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Lori 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 7 weeks old.
“I take great care in placing a puppy in the right home. As the puppies grow and develop I will identify traits best suited to prospective homes based on their temperament. ”
Price
“Price includes guarantee, AKC registration, first vet visit, stool check, dewormer if necessary and first vaccinations.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lori 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 Lori 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 Lori 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
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
Extras
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lori.
Breeder's location
Meet in Clinton, WI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
More about Lori
Club memberships
Lori is a member of Northern Illinois Bernese Mountain Dog Club and Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing.
Lori has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Lori’s links
Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tollhaus 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
Excellent level
Tollhaus 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 Bernese 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Profile
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).
