Sierra Nevada Saints

Raised by Melinda J.

Certified Breeder of Saint Bernards

  • 1 club membership
  • 75% response rate • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Sierra Nevada Saints located in Dayton, NV. I show and breed Saint Bernard's. The sire of this litter is on the top 20 best Saint Bernard's in America list. Dudley the sire, is currently number 4 on the list. The Dam and Sire have been fully health tested. OFA good on hips and elbows. DNA tested also. This is a very...... healthy and beautiful litter of puppies.

Melinda’s experience

  • About Melinda

    I show and breed Saint Bernard's.

  • Melinda is a member of a club

    Saint Bernard Club of America

Puppies and older dogs

Cody

Available

Male • Ready Apr. 5, 2024

Saint Bernard

Wyatt

Available

Male • Ready Apr. 5, 2024

Saint Bernard

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home June 17, 2024

Saint Bernard

Getting a puppy from Melinda

Melinda 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $3,500.

“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, or limited AKC registration, deworming, first rounds of shots, puppy, socialization, and vet health checks. ”

Contract and health guarantee

Melinda 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 Melinda 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 Melinda directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are well-adjusted to a home environment. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Daily handling, Socialized with other animals, Socialized in new places, Car rides, Various sounds, Socialized with other dogs, Socialized with children, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, and Surface & tactile stimulation.

Puppy health practices

All the puppies are vaccinated and have a health certificate. They are supper sweet and friendly.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Vet records, and Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Melinda offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Dayton, NV or nearby

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 will meet you at our local airport. Or we can ship the puppy to your location.”

More about Melinda

Melinda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sierra Nevada Saints 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

Meet Melinda's parent dogs

All breeds

Saint Bernard

Parent health testing

Saint Bernard

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Sierra Nevada Saints 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 Saint Bernards.

  • 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).