- Facts
1. Professional Affiliations:
The authenticated Bernese Mountain dog breeders register dogs & litter at AKC. The breeder must be member of Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) the breed standard club affiliated to AKC. The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) member breeders comply by CKC standards.
2.
Why Use a Breeder:
To promote good breeding standards, for exercising & regular health check of the dogs in waiting for a new home the breeders will register their stock with a kennel club & follow the club program.
3. How to Find:
Referrals and Classified for the AKC/CKC registered breeders can be found from AKC/CKC respectively, breed parent club (BMDCA) or the local club.
4. What to Expect:
These breeders ensure that puppies will be looked after as they did, so they will ask/query too many things from the new owner. The breeder must be well-informed about the latest breeding techniques, guidelines (genetic disease elimination) and breed standards and will give referral information & advice for breed care.
5. Breeder's Surroundings:
It is expected that the breeder is located in clean surroundings with exercising space and shelter, and they keep their pets in clean & warm place.
Bernese Mountain Dog Breeders - Newborn Facts
1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:
No more than 2 puppies out of 3 seasons and a period of rest of 1 year between litters.
2. Age To Be Sold:
8-10 weeks.
3. What to Look For in a Newborn:
Health certificates, clean coat, eyes clear of discharge, clean ear & nose, pink gums & clean teeth in the mouth. OFA certificate for the parents, since these dogs are prone to hip & elbow dysplasia.
4. Registry:
AKC registration application duly filed by the breeder. If CKC registered the breeder must transfer the ownership of the dog/puppy.
5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:
Self-confident alert working
tri-color dog, height male 25-27 1/2 ", female 23-26", slightly longer than
tall. 
Thick moderately long slightly wavy or straight coat. Ground
color jet black, rich rust and clear white markings. A slow trot with bushy
tail. Flat & broad skull with a slight furrow and strong & straight muzzle.
6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:
Expected to be a good price in view of the breeder standard.
7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:
The pedigree information of up to 3 generations must be available from the breeder. Check with the breeder if both Sire and Dam are OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), or GDC (Institute for Genetic Disease Control in Animals) or Penn HIP (Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) certified. Are parents GDC and CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation) certified?
Bernese Mountain Dog Breeders - Breeder Concerns
1. Breeder Reputation:
The breeder must register the litter at AKC, as a member of BMDCA must follow the club guidelines for breeding. Must be able to produce the evidence of following & participating in the programs of these associations.
2. Pet Health:
Must ensure the breeding of a healthy litter, which are physically sound & good temperament. Dog must not be overly shy or aggressive. Also the breed specialist breeders are dedicated to breeding the healthy stock with the aim of the elimination of any hereditary diseases & AKC disqualifications.
3. Assurances:
The breeders following the club guidelines are assured of good care & sale price of the litter. The customers dealing with these breeders are assured of healthy puppy with complete papers & a health guarantee.
