I'm the breeder behind Anchor Creek Leonbergers located in Madison, OH. Our journey led from Dalmatians to German Shepherds and Leonbergers in 1995. We share our home with four Leonbergers and cousin Lucy, a Pug-Chihuahua mix. All our dogs are house pets, well-socialized, and obedience trained but are capable of pinning us down on the sofa if so inclined.
About Sandra
What began as hobby training for a very spotty Dalmatian evolved into a full-time avocation over 40 years ago. My husband and I are both AKC approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluators.
What makes Sandra’s program special
We continue to study and research bloodlines and health-related materials before committing to breeding. Most importantly our dogs and those we select to breed with, all completed recommended health testing and have CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) numbers on file for reference.
Sandra is a member of a club
Leonberger Club of America
Sandra’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit
This breeder has no available puppies at the moment.
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Sandra 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $3,200 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“All puppies sales are subject to a final contract and require a deposit which is refunded if we are unable to provide a puppy for the buyer.”
Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra directly.
We practice the Puppy Culture method. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Household Desensitization and Puppy Culture .
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Anchor Creek Leonbergers hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Anchor Creek Leonbergers hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Sandra offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“We do not ship puppies, preferring new families come to our home to pick up their puppy which has been pre-selected by me for them. ”
Anchor Creek Leonbergers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Leonberger
Excellent level
Anchor Creek Leonbergers 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 Leonbergers.
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)
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.
Polyneuropathy 2, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, Polyneuropathy 1, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).