I'm the breeder behind Lighthouse Lapphunds and Leos by the Sea located in Cape Cod, MA. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our puppies. Each litter has a clean and safe environment to learn and grow so they have the best chance of becoming amazing family members!
Expected Finnish Lapphunds from Johnny and Birdey
Due Mar. 2025. Ready May 13
Expected Finnish Lapphunds from Johnny and Birdey
Due Mar. 2025
Ready May 13
Mary 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 $3,700 - $4,000 and include a deposit of $0.
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary directly.
I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Socialized in new places, Scent introduction, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, and Various sounds.
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 Lighthouse Lapphunds and Leos by the Sea 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.
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Puppy starter kit, Initial potty training, Vet records, Food & treats, Toys, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, and Registration.
Mary 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.
Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Lighthouse Lapphunds and Leos by the Sea meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Finnish Lapphund
Leonberger
Finnish Lapphund
About Triscuit
Triscuit is one of two sisters we imported from France. Tally is her sister. Best trip I ever made. They are exceptionally health and very sweet and wonderful companions, good with kids, people, dogs and cats. Tally is a Champion but Triscuit is a home body, and hated the shows. Good therapy dog instead. Again, different genetic lines than those in the USA which translates to longevity and better health in most cases.
Good health testing
Glycogen Storage Disease Ia, OFA Auscultation, Cardiologist, +5 more
Finnish Lapphund
About Ikea
Ikea is our swedish import. His father has been deceased for at least 12 years and this was the last of the semen. Only one of his parentage in the US, a rare genetic heritage of long life and health. He is large and very active. Excellent temperament. He lives in an upstate NY home where they run a small doggie daycare and Ikea is the official greeter of every person and every dog that comes. He has never met one he doesnt like. Also adores the horses on site and the chickens and even an old blind rabbit that he likes to chill with and perhaps guard.
Finnish Lapphund
About Cocoapuff
Cocoapuff is out of our top winning conformation, obedience, rally, trick and agility winning foundation bitch, Rowan (Bearspaw Kettukarkki o' the Sea) and Grand Champion Peikkovuoren Kenraali Karpalo (Teddi). She is a rare total brown, or Karkki, and a beauty. Great mother and personality. Her breeding with Ikea has one of the lowest coefficients (inbreeding) I have ever seen, less than 0.39 in ten generations.
Finnish Lapphund
About Birdey
Birdey is a female Finnish Lapphund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Leonberger
About Rooster
Rooster is a male Leonberger. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Finnish Lapphund
About Emme
Emme is a female Finnish Lapphund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Finnish Lapphund
About Ringo
Ringo is a male Finnish Lapphund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Finnish Lapphund
Leonberger
Excellent level
Lighthouse Lapphunds and Leos by the Sea 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 Finnish Lapphunds.
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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.