tech
January 14, 2026
51-year-old quit policy career to start a business—now the wealthy buy $175,000 'protection dogs' from her
Svalinn breeds, trains and sells family protection dogs. Co-founder Kim Greene quit her previous career in international policy to start the business.
TL;DR
- Svalinn breeds and trains protection dogs, priced at $175,000, for wealthy families.
- The dogs undergo extensive two-year training in protection, obedience, socialization, and agility.
- The company is located on a 170-acre ranch in Livingston, Montana.
- Svalinn aims for dogs to be both family companions and deployable protectors.
- Founder Kim Greene previously ran a security consulting business in Nairobi.
- The business has become profitable by focusing on protection dogs in the American West, a region with a growing wealthy population.
- Svalinn prioritizes exclusivity and quality control, often discouraging potential buyers who are not a good fit.
- Client Stephen Mazzola highlights the dog's value as a family member and property protector.
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