Breeder Information
A little bit of Information about myself and the Breed in general .
I have owned Bernese for 20 years now, and I have been breeding for 17 of those years.
I breed only once a year, and I breed for quality not quantity. All of my breeding stock are certified for
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia by the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and/or the Orthopedic Foundation of
America (OFA).
I cerf my dogs, which means their eyes are certified clear of any problems that may occur.
Thyroid tested prior to breeding and each year following.
With any of the dogs I use for breeding past and present, I have always had temperament and health
issues in the forefront.
I continue to keep up my standard of breeding practises to achieve a dog with good health,
temperament, strength and substance but yet keep the gentle but brave disposition. I strive to produce
the best and healthiest bernese I possibly can.
All of my puppies are sold on CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) Non Breeding Contracts.
I am an active member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ontario since it's inception in 1994, serving
as a member of the executive. I am also a member of the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) in good standing.
Under no circumstances should you buy any dog from Pet Stores.
When rescue clubs take in a rescue, you can be sure that it originally came from a Pet Store, always buy
from a Breeder.
The backyard breeders are very adept at telling you why they do not do any activities with their dogs
such as conformation, carting or obedience, and why they do not belong to any clubs. I advise you to
check out the following links on how to go about finding a reputable breeder and the "Buyer Beware"
information. It is worth taking just a minute of your time to educate yourself as it will save you a lot or
heartache in the long run.
See the Links page for information on how to distinguish a reputable breeder from a backyard breeder.
Breed Information
The Bernese Mountain is a large sturdy tri colored dog that originated from the Canton of Berne in
Switzerland, where they served as all purpose farm dogs.
They were used to pull milk wagons to market, to bring in the cows for milking and as watchdogs.
The temperament is the strongest asset of the Bernese, while he can be somewhat cautious of
strangers, he is never aggressive or sharp. They simply adore children and are an all around family dog.
They do not make good kennel dogs, as they have to be with their humans all the time. Regardless of
what some people say, they do shed quite a bit, so if you are a fastidious housekeeper, the Bernese is
not for you.
Bernese, like any other breeds, do have their various health problems. Primary problems are hip and
elbow dysplasia, allergies and other auto-immune disorders, and cancer. Due to the nature of many of
these problems, they are equally hard to breed out, so that one may see healthy normal parents and in
fact, generations of clear and healthy ancestors, produce an affected puppy. However with careful
screening of some of the health problems, the puppies problems are minimized.
I breed only once a year, and I breed for quality not quantity. All of my breeding stock are certified for
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia by the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and/or the Orthopedic Foundation of
America (OFA).
I cerf my dogs, which means their eyes are certified clear of any problems that may occur.
Thyroid tested prior to breeding and each year following.
With any of the dogs I use for breeding past and present, I have always had temperament and health
issues in the forefront.
I continue to keep up my standard of breeding practises to achieve a dog with good health,
temperament, strength and substance but yet keep the gentle but brave disposition. I strive to produce
the best and healthiest bernese I possibly can.
All of my puppies are sold on CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) Non Breeding Contracts.
I am an active member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ontario since it's inception in 1994, serving
as a member of the executive. I am also a member of the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) in good standing.
Under no circumstances should you buy any dog from Pet Stores.
When rescue clubs take in a rescue, you can be sure that it originally came from a Pet Store, always buy
from a Breeder.
The backyard breeders are very adept at telling you why they do not do any activities with their dogs
such as conformation, carting or obedience, and why they do not belong to any clubs. I advise you to
check out the following links on how to go about finding a reputable breeder and the "Buyer Beware"
information. It is worth taking just a minute of your time to educate yourself as it will save you a lot or
heartache in the long run.
See the Links page for information on how to distinguish a reputable breeder from a backyard breeder.
Breed Information
The Bernese Mountain is a large sturdy tri colored dog that originated from the Canton of Berne in
Switzerland, where they served as all purpose farm dogs.
They were used to pull milk wagons to market, to bring in the cows for milking and as watchdogs.
The temperament is the strongest asset of the Bernese, while he can be somewhat cautious of
strangers, he is never aggressive or sharp. They simply adore children and are an all around family dog.
They do not make good kennel dogs, as they have to be with their humans all the time. Regardless of
what some people say, they do shed quite a bit, so if you are a fastidious housekeeper, the Bernese is
not for you.
Bernese, like any other breeds, do have their various health problems. Primary problems are hip and
elbow dysplasia, allergies and other auto-immune disorders, and cancer. Due to the nature of many of
these problems, they are equally hard to breed out, so that one may see healthy normal parents and in
fact, generations of clear and healthy ancestors, produce an affected puppy. However with careful
screening of some of the health problems, the puppies problems are minimized.
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Now living in Comox on Beautiful Vancouver Island, B.C.