Balihara Ranch is one of the most debated, controversial, and active breeding operations in the world of Swiss mountain dogs. Despite repeated criticism, public data revealing an extreme number of litters, substandard breeding conditions, and testimonials from unhappy puppy buyers, the kennel continues to operate without interruption.

How is this possible? Why do they show no fear?

Let’s look at 8 key reasons that stand out sharply in the case of Balihara Ranch:

1. They Pose as Breed Advocates – But the Numbers Tell a Different Story

At dog shows, on social media, and across their website, the owner of Balihara Ranch presents herself as a passionate advocate for Swiss mountain dogs.

But according to publicly available data, she has bred nearly 3,000 puppies to date.

That’s not care. That’s mass production.

2. They Dismiss Criticism as ‘Jealousy’ or a ‘Personal Attack’

Instead of addressing clear, specific questions—like why some females have had 7 or 8 litters, or how it’s possible to produce over 100 puppies a year—they try to discredit anyone who dares to speak up.

Facts are met with aggression. Honest questions are deflected with defensiveness.

3. They Build a Shiny Facade – But What’s Behind It?

At first glance, Balihara Ranch appears to be a polished, professional kennel—complete with a sleek website, show ribbons, and accolades.

But the real conditions in which the dogs live are not only opaque—they’re troubling, even alarming. (Read more in our article Why 15 Square Meters for 6 Dogs is Not Enough: The Harsh Reality of Balihara Ranch Kennel)

Advertising sells dreams. But behind that perfect puppy photo, there may be quiet suffering.

4. Pedigree as a Shield – Not a Guarantee of Ethics

Balihara Ranch, like many large-scale kennels, often hides behind pedigree papers and the promise of purebred dogs. But a pedigree doesn’t ensure a dog’s welfare.

Even a registered female isn’t protected from exploitation. If the breeder chooses, she can be made to whelp eight times in her life. At Balihara Ranch, that’s happened—without hesitation, without remorse. As if her body were just a production tool.

5. Questionable Practices Are Hidden

One of the most disturbing cases involves a dog named Dale Gudbrand’s Norway Dream Mach, who, according to the official FCI database, was “exported from Slovakia.” (Read more in our article Exposing a Breeding Loophole: The Hidden Truth About Dale Gudbrand’s NORWAY DREAM MACH)

Yet shortly after that, he was used to sire multiple litters at Balihara Ranch.

This move clearly wasn’t about relocating the dog—it was a loophole to bypass breeding regulations. The dog allegedly had a disqualifying breeding fault, so he was made to “disappear” on paper while continuing to mate actively.

A similar pattern shows up with Qaiser van’t Stokerybos (Read more in our article Qaiser van’t Stokerybos – A Case of Huge Stud Dog Fraud?), who was also “exported abroad”—only to quietly reappear in the breeding program at Balihara Ranch, seemingly evading further scrutiny or restrictions.

These are not isolated incidents. This is a deliberate, sophisticated manipulation of the system—where paperwork becomes a tool to conceal the truth, not reflect it.

6. Systemic Tolerance = A Green Light for Puppy Mills

Inspections? Weak. Penalties? Non-existent.

Take the case of Voulez Vous from Balihara Ranch (Read more in our article The Pure Cruel and Disgusting Practices of Balihara Ranch Kennel: The Most Destitute Female in the kennel), a female who gave birth to 64 puppies in just five years. That’s not an exception at this kennel—it’s part of the norm.

Instead of being allowed to rest, she was bred again and again, just like many others. And the system simply nodded along.

Balihara Ranch operates because it’s allowed to. Not because it should.

7. A Reality That Goes Unnoticed

Within the circles surrounding Balihara Ranch’s owner, a community has formed—one built on impressions, not data.
People follow the shows, like the photos, celebrate new litters and exhibition wins. They see the polished marketing—but they don’t see, or choose not to see, what lies beneath.

How many litters has each female had?
In what conditions do the dogs live?
How many dogs does this kennel actually keep?
How many puppies have been produced to date?
Why do some dogs mysteriously “disappear”?

These questions don’t get asked. Not because they aren’t important—but because they break the fairy tale many have built around Balihara Ranch.

The real lives of the dogs—their physical and mental strain, their fate once they’re “used up”—all remain outside the spotlight. And those who dare to speak up are met with silence, dismissal, or accusations of “jealousy.”

The myth of perfection survives. Reality suffers.

It’s simply easier to believe the myth than to face the truth.

8. When We Believe a Lie—Because the Truth Would Hurt: The Psychology of Denial

Balihara Ranch has its admirers. And not just online—real people, who visit in person, see the dogs, the kennels, the numbers. And still… nothing alarms them.
Why? How can direct evidence not be enough?

Because some truths are so uncomfortable, it’s easier to deny them than to accept them.

Psychologists call this cognitive dissonance—the inner conflict that arises when one’s beliefs clash with reality. If someone has spent years believing they were supporting an ethical, devoted breeder, it’s incredibly hard to admit they may have contributed to a problem. So, they begin to reshape reality:

• “But the dogs look happy.”
• “They’re obviously cared for.”
• “They win shows, so it must be fine.”

This denial isn’t malicious—it’s a defense mechanism.

Accepting that something is wrong would require action. It might mean losing friendships, status, or admitting to being misled. And that hurts.

So the rationalizations begin. Questions are replaced with excuses. Doubts are silenced with attacks—against the people asking them.

Not because they’re bad people. But because they’re trying to protect the image they’ve built—of the world, their decisions, and themselves.

And in that silence, in that fragile comfort zone, toxic practices can thrive—unchallenged and without consequence.

That’s why puppy mills like this survive. Not due to ignorance—but because of active self-deception.

Conclusion

Balihara Ranch is a textbook example of how mass breeding can operate under the guise of formal legitimacy.

The more questions we ask, the more disturbing data comes to light.

They aren’t afraid.

But maybe… it’s time for that to change.