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Kim Greene, 51, is the president and founder of Svalinn, a company based out of Livingston, Montana that breeds, raises and sells $175,000 protection dogs. The business brought in about $2.9 million in sales and was profitable in 2024.

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Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos
Reporter: Megan Sauer
Animator: Alisa Stern
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I Sell Protection Dogs For $175K In Montana