New Subscription or Renewal of an Existing Breeder Directory Ad:
Please use this form to add a new subscription or renew an existing subscription to the Breeder Directory page(s) in the printed newsletter and/or on the website.
The GSMDCA promotes and expects fairness in all buyer-seller relationships. Listings are only accepted from GSMDCA members who have been full members for a minimum of 2 consecutive years and are in good standing.
Breeders who advertise in the GSMDCA Breeder Directory pledge to preserve the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog through careful and thoughtful selection of purebred, CHIC health tested, and healthy breeding stock which adheres to the AKC breed standard.
Recommended health testing for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs used for breeding includes hips, elbows, shoulders, and eyes. Proper completion and submission of the test results can be verified by CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) at ofa.org. CHIC assigns a CHIC number to all dogs who have completed and submitted these tests. The CHIC number will be published on their website. While the assignment of a CHIC number DOES NOT mean that the dog has passing health clearances, it does indicate that all recommended breed specific testing has been done and the results are publicly available.
In addition, breeders who choose to be listed in the Breeder Directory agree to:
- Disclose all health testing results to potential and actual buyers.
- Maintain a safe, healthy environment for all breeding stock and puppies.
- Sell directly to the public, avoid placing dogs through pet stores, brokers, auctions, or raffles.
- Carefully screen buyers to ensure the buyer has the knowledge, environment, facilities, and ability to properly care for the animal.
- Support puppy buyers and be willing to take back sold animals at any point in their lifetime.
- Disclose to buyers complete information and details, answering questions honestly and completely.
- Register all breeding stock and litters with the AKC (foreign members excluded)
- Microchip puppies/dogs prior to placement.
- Sell puppies/dogs on contract to protect both breeder and buyer and enforce spay/neuter when contractually obligated.
For questions please contact the GSMDCA Breeder Directory Manager, e-mail: GSMDCABreederDirectory@gmail.com