The year 2022 exposed the extensive puppy production at Balihara Ranch kennel, revealing a scale that raises significant concerns about animal welfare. Based on data collected from public breeding registries and additional sources, we now provide an in-depth look at this high-volume breeding operation.
Overview of Breeding at Balihara Ranch in 2022
We have had the materials for this article for some time, and now it is time to publish them to help readers understand the scale of breeding activity at Balihara Ranch kennel. The data comes from publicly accessible records, such as the Slovak Club of Swiss Mountain Dogs breeding registry, which we have downloaded and analyzed. These figures are further supported by advertisements posted by the owner of Balihara Ranch over the course of a single calendar year, limited to the region where Balihara Ranch operates—over 600 advertisements in total! The listings for Norfolk Terriers are based on a registry from the Terrier Club in Slovakia.
Although breeding at Balihara Ranch operates on a continuous, cyclical basis, we have chosen to focus on a single calendar year—2022 to demonstrate the sheer scale of its operations.
The first litter of the year was born in early January, but 22 puppies from previous litters were already present at the kennel, having been born in November and December 2021. This group included Bernese Mountain Dogs, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, and Entlebucher Mountain Dogs. Additionally, seven Norfolk Terriers were born in December 2021 at another kennel affiliated with the owner of Balihara Ranch. For a deeper dive into this topic, read: Profit Over Paws: The Cruel Reality of Norfolk Terrier Breeding for the Owner of Balihara Ranch Secondary Income.
In 2022, the owner of Balihara Ranch posted 600 sale advertisements and conducted breeding tests for 14 dogs.
| DATE | BREED | DAM | SIRE | PUPPIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-02 | EMD | FEEBEE from Earth´s Axis | D´ARTAGNAN Zahrada snů | 6 |
| 2022-01-03 | GSMD | QUINEVERE from Balihara ranch | ANTEY iz Knyazhegrada | 2 |
| 2022-01-29 | GSMD | CLEO from Nina´s farm | Dundee Clark S Future | 7 |
| 2022-02-11 | GSMD | DOLCE DESPOINA from Balihara ranch | ANTEY iz Knyazhegrada | 2 |
| 2022-02-12 | AMD | BELLINZONA from Balihara ranch | Splendid Three Color BENELUX | 2 |
| 2022-02-16 | BMD | ONE MORE LOVE from Balihara ranch | Du Réve Secret D´Oa Riese | 13 |
| 2022-02-25 | BMD | VILMA VALOIS from Balihara ranch | QAISER van´t Stokerybos | 9 |
| 2022-04-05 | AMD | WILLOW BROWN spod Hrádze | Splendid Three Color BENELUX | 3 |
| 2022-04-21 | BMD | YESSICA II. from Balihara ranch | Du Réve Secret D´Oa Riese | 5 |
| 2022-04-27 | GSMD | DE VICTORIA from Nina´s farm | Dundee Clark S Future | 6 |
| 2022-05-03 | BMD | HONEYMOON Venyim Gyôngye | Du Réve Secret D´Oa Riese | 7 |
| 2022-05-13 | AMD | DAISY | Splendid Three Color BENELUX | 3 |
| 2022-06-06 | EMD | FEEBEE from Earth´s Axis | KOOHINOOR van het Bressershof | 2 |
| 2022-06-18 | AMD | Kataleya from Balihara ranch | Splendid Three Color BENELUX | 5 |
| 2022-07-04 | EMD | MA BAKER from Balihara ranch | Korolevstvo Gornich Psov CHINGIZ | 5 |
| 2022-07-06 | GSMD | MISS MONEYPENNY from Balihara ranch | ANTEY iz Knyazhegrada | 7 |
| 2022-07-17 | GSMD | STHENEBOEA from Balihara ranch | Karhunkierros GAETANO | 9 |
| 2022-07-31 | GSMD | SULIS MINERVA from Balihara ranch | Karhunkierros GAETANO | 6 |
| 2022-10-13 | GSMD | HIPPOLITÉ from Balihara ranch | ANTEY iz Knyazhegrada | 7 |
| 2022-10-14 | EMD | GISELLE from Balihara ranch | CHANSON D´SOLEIL from Balihara ranch | 5 |
| 2022-10-17 | EMD | TALLULAH BELLE II. From Balihara ranch | Korolevstvo Gornich Psov CHINGIZ | 5 |
| 2022-10-23 | EMD | ISSOLDE from Balihara ranch | Korolevstvo Gornich Psov CHINGIZ | 7 |
| 2022-10-28 | EMD | HONDA Pride of Justin | CHANSON D´SOLEIL from Balihara ranch | 8 |
| 2022-11-02 | BMD | ARIAA vom Dürrbachler wald | Benatole UMKA THE BEAR | 1 |
| 2022-12-15 | GSMD | POLITEIA from Balihara ranch | CALVIN TAO Alec des Dix | 9 |
| TOTAL | 141 |
141 Swiss Breed Puppies Born in a Single Year
In 2022 alone, Balihara Ranch kennel produced the following numbers of Swiss Mountain Dog breeds:
55 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
35 Bernese Mountain Dogs
38 Entlebucher Mountain Dogs
13 Appenzeller Mountain Dogs
This totals 141 Swiss breed puppies in one year!
The breeding activity did not slow down at Balihara Ranch —another litter of Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs was born on January 10, 2023.
Norfolk Terrier Breeding Expansion: Three Litters in Three Months
In 2022, the breeding operation officially expanded to include Norfolk Terriers, producing the following litters:
October 2, 2022 – 3 puppies
October 5, 2022 – 4 puppies
December 28, 2022 – 3 puppies
Until this expansion, Norfolk Terriers had been bred at an affiliated kennel, of Mara’s home.
Total Breeding Production at Balihara Ranch Kennel in 2022
A total of breeding females and males participated in the entire production of Swiss Mountain Dogs in 2022 at Balihara Ranch:
- Females: 24
- Males: 12
Almost all the females (23) were listed as directly owned by the owner of Balihara Ranch in the breeding test records. Only one female had a different owner listed in the breeding test. However, this female was later given a “co-owned” status on the Balihara Ranch website. (In recent weeks, Balihara Ranch has begun updating its website to retroactively list more dogs as “co-owned”. Whether this reflects actual changes or only administrative updates remains unclear).
The question of where puppies from co-owned females were raised remains unanswered. Even if some litters were raised off-site, it would still mean that at least 117 puppies were born directly at Balihara Ranch kennel.
Concerns Over Dog Welfare and Oversight
In addition to managing such an extensive breeding operation, the owner of Balihara Ranch was reportedly responsible for an estimated 40-50 adult dogs.
This workload raises serious concerns about how adequate care and attention can be provided to such a large number of dogs.
A Call for Awareness and Ethical Action
These figures suggest that Balihara Ranch operates with a primary focus on puppy production and sales. The available data and breeding patterns indicate a large-scale business model where dogs are treated more as commodities than as sentient beings with needs and emotions.
It is crucial to raise awareness about high-volume breeding operations. We urge readers to carefully consider their choices when purchasing a puppy and to avoid supporting mass-production breeders.
If you have any experiences or information regarding high-volume breeding practices, we encourage you to share them. Your anonymity will be protected.
Together, we can work towards greater transparency and improved welfare for all dogs.