- Affenpinscher
- American Corgi
Purebred
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Crossbred
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BellaWood Leos
- Orangevale, CA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind BellaWood Leos located in Orangevale, CA. We've been breeding top-quality Leonbergers for 16 years and counting! We offer beautiful pups with a focus on health, longevity, and temperament. Our Leos are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to make wonderful additions to yours. We would be honored to introduce you to your next beloved pup!
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
Our program is built upon a foundation of love, admiration, and respect for the Leonberger. We believe that purposeful and ethical breeding is so important for the healthy progression of this breed, and we strive to produce outstanding puppies with a focus on superior health, temperament, and longevity.What makes your program special?
We are an ethical hobby breeding program with a great amount of education and experience in breeding healthy Leonbergers. Our love for this breed is reflected in the personal touch we put into making sure the addition of your new puppy is a truly joyful experience. Holding ourselves to high standards is paramount to the well-being of our dogs and to the integrity of our program. Our beautiful pups are sure to make loving companions for your family for many years to come!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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
Puppy prices range from $3,800 - $4,500 and include a refundable deposit of $2,000.
“All puppies are the same price, regardless of sex or show potential.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Puppy pick-up locations
Linda will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Orangevale, CA
5588 miles away · Linda's location
Meet at SMF airport
5598 miles away near Sacramento, CA
More about Linda
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Linda’s links
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
BellaWood Leos 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
BellaWood Leos 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.
Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), Polyneuropathy 2, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, Polyneuropathy 1, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type
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).
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