JOTUNHEIM

  Breeding Philosophy   

   My goal is to perpetuate and improve on the traits that first attracted me to the GSMD

  -- the solid look and character  of the all purpose,working farm dog --

the Grosse Schweitzer Sennenhund as described in the Breed Standard of its country of origin.

  I breed for Quality rather than quantity.Therefore I only have puppies occasionally.

My priority is to  produce GSMD which possess the  breed type  ,health , longevity, and

 soundness which suits them for the variety of tasks for which they were originally bred.

I only breed GSMD  which have passed their health clearances, have sound temperaments

and  have earned  AKC Championship, Obedience or  GSMDCA Working titles .

 I continue to study  all aspects of the Breed -  pedigrees,  and specific traits and problems in

various lines so as to improve on structure and breed type , reduce  health risks 

and   maximize  the potential of each litter I produce .  

Cost and convenience are not a factor in my efforts to produce quality  GSMD.

Jotunheim puppies are raised in my home where they spend the first months of their lives being

loved and well socialized . Pups are handled by different people,exposed to

a variety of  surfaces and noises and introduced to the portable  kennel  and rides in the car .

Puppies are temperament tested at seven weeks  and structurally evaluated 

at eight weeks by at least one other experienced breeder.

Applicants are carefully screened and  matched with the puppy that best suits them. 

Show prospects and companions are all placed in homes where they will be

treated first and foremost as beloved family members.

I do not accept deposits on litters that  have not been whelped .

If I do not have a puppy for you, I will not put you on an indefinite waiting list.

Rather,  I will gladly  refer you to other breeders who are expecting  puppies

and whose practices are similar to mine.

   Jotunheim puppies are microchipped, wormed and current on vaccinations  

  and all are sold with a contract and health guarantee.

Companion puppies are sold on limited AKC registration with spay/neuter contract.

Show prospects are  sold on co ownership with breeding restrictions to protect the

 pedigrees involved from irresponsible breeding  practices.

 Jotunheim puppies go home with a collar,  five pounds of quality dry food, a toy and

a binder containing useful information on  all aspects of Swissy ownership.

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I have been a member in good standing of the GSMDCA for 17 years. 

I have served as  an officer of the GSMDCA for twelve years, and served

the 2005-2006 term as GSMDCA President . I chaired the Standard revision in 2003,

 and served as GMDCA Breed Study Coordinator/Judges Education Chair from 2000 - 2006.

I am a member in good standing of various Regional Clubs  , including the Crooked River Swissy Club,

Rocky Mtn GSMD Club , Golden Gate GSMD Club and  Swissy Club of New England

I am a training member of the Capitol Dog Training Club.

  I am  an approved Mentor for AKC judges seeking approval to judge  the GSMD.

In 2002, I was honored with the GSMDCA Friend of the Swissy Award

for my contributions to breed education, specifically the compilation of the GSMD Health Database.

 In 2004 I was honored with the Margaret Poole Lifetime Achievement Award

for exemplary service to the GSMDCA .

My contributions  to the  GSMD will always be grounded in efforts to protect

and preserve the breed and its working heritage.

----  Lori Price

IF YOU ARE THINKING OF ADDING A SWISSY  TO YOUR FAMILY, I STRONGLY URGE YOU

TO READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES   IN ORDER TO GAIN A BETTER PERSPECTIVE ON THIS WONDERFUL BREED:

"Is A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog  Right for You? "Regarding Temperament" (both written by Karen Conant )

 & "Twenty One Ways to Love Your Swissy" - by Dori Likevich

"Top Five Reasons Rescue is Called" - by GSMDCA Rescue Chairs

These articles were written by  dedicated, long time Swissy owners  and describe the REALITIES of Swissy ownership

  not just another sales pitch touting the GSMD as the "ideal family dog".

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a WONDERFUL breed but it is not  for everyone!

Swissies vary in size, energy level and temperament and can be challenging for the first time dog owner.

Many  breeder websites will not mention the challenges of Swissy ownership because they

are  only  interested in selling  you a puppy. 

In addition to reading the aformentioned articles, I strongly urge you to meet

as many Swissies as you can  in person . 

You can't possibly know if you are  well suited for GSMD ownership if you haven't

ever met a  GSMD!

Information from books, television or the internet should never substitute for meeting  the dogs

and their owners in person. 

  You should meet and talk with as many experienced owners and breeders as possible before you commit to a puppy.

 Please take your time in making your decision and be sure the GSMD is the breed  with which you wish

to share  the next ten years  of your life ( hopefully  longer!).

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NEWS FLASH - RESCUE ALERT - Possible Swissy mix needs a loving home

PLEASE HELP FIND "ROSCOE" A HOME!!- His time is running out

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Information and photos of  Previous Litters  

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"MORGAN" (CH Dixielands Quiet Phoenix)

free whelped eleven puppies (5 boys, 6 girls)

on 12 April 2008

 Sire :   "RIO" (BINSS CH Ky Quiet Riot v Sarmac, ROM)

If you'd like to be considered as a home for one of these puppies

please contact   Connie Beauregard  of   DIXIELAND SWISSYS  

Photos

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JOTUNHEIM - ALPENGLOW  "GRAND-PUPPIES"

Kathy Spencer (Alpenglow GSMD) and I will  be assisting the Templetons (Beaumont TX)  

with evaluations,temperament testing, and screening/ mentoring homes for their first litter (5 males, 3 females ) whelped 1 June 2008. 

 All these puppies will be placed on Limited Registration (with spay/neuter contract) or on Co- ownership.

If you are interested in being considered as a home for one of these puppies, please contact me    

                                                  

                                                              DAM                                                                                                                SIRE

                                        CH Derby's Grand Sadalia ("Sadie")                                                      CH Alpenglow Jasper Skipper ("Skip")

                                                                                 

                                             Sadie's Health Clearances                                                      Skip's Health Clearances   

                                                    Sadie's Pedigree                                                                                               Skip's Pedigree

Puppy Photos

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JOTUNHEIM  Summer 2008 Breeding planned

                      CH Jotunheim With Bells On    ("OoLa")         will be bred to             BISS CH StoneLea Get Off My Cloud   ("Jagger")                                                      

                                               Oola's Pedigree                                                                                                        Jagger's Pedigree

                                                   OoLa's Health Clearances                                                                                      Jagger's Health Clearances

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If you would like to be considered for a Jotunheim puppy  or if

you have any questions about the breed, my breeding program or my dogs,

please feel  free to contact me at anytime .

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Please complete application and either mail to me or return to me via email.

Thank you!

 

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