
social.
driven.
intelligent.
healthy.
beautiful.
These are the words that come to mind when we imagine a perfect White Swiss Shepherd Dog.
ABOUT US
Fireside Fernweh is a small versatility-focused White Swiss Shepherd Dog (WSSD) breeding program located in Central Illinois. Dogs are our lifestyle: training, sport trials, shows, hiking, playtime, biking - you name it, we do it with our dogs. If we aren't actively doing something with our dogs, you can typically find us researching pedigrees, editing photos...of dogs, or reading about dog behavior/genetics/sports/conformation/etc. In other words, we are extremely passionate about White Swiss Shepherds, breeding, training, and competing.
Our program focuses on temperament first and foremost, with an aim of producing social and stable dogs suitable for show, sport, and companionship. Our belief is that good temperament is the hallmark of a great dog, which is why we focus so heavily on it's importance. We seek dogs with enough drive and enthusiasm to be successful in sport, but we also value the off switch that makes them easy to live with. To us, a WSSD should be an ideal "weekend warrior" dog who enjoys activity but who is content on our days off. Of course, health is equally important, which is why all of our dogs have had their hips and elbows scored by OFA or FCI, cardiac results registered with OFA, complete DNA panels through Embark, and our younger generation is having their spines scored by FCI.
PRICING
Fireside Fernweh puppies come with a three-year genetic health warranty, Embark DNA results, FCI & UKC registration, and more. Our 2023 pricing starts at $4500, including a $1000 deposit required to hold your puppy. The pricing also includes an up to $500 reimbursement for any official (preliminary does not qualify for the rebate) health testing completed.
LITTERS
Given that we are a small kennel, we only have a few litters a year. We pour our heart and soul into raising the very best puppies.
APPLY FOR A PUPPY
The first step to getting a Fireside Fernweh puppy is to submit an application! Ready to do so? Here are some important things to know first.
