So you're thinking of a Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy? Good choice! However, don't be clouded by their beauty. First and foremost find the right breeder! Pick someone reputable and trustworthy. When someone buys a puppy from me they better plan on dealing with me for many years. I am there to support them, but I expect to be kept abreast of health issues as well as all positive and negative aspects of their puppy's life. This information helps to improve my breeding program, and since I do not do this as a living, it becomes very vital to me as my heart is so very much involved with my dogs and their well being. This breed is plagued with many health problems and you need to be aware of them. Bernese can have hip & elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, entropia and ectropia - eye issues, degenerative joint problems, VWD and Cancer to name a few. So research the links I have on my site and you will realize the risks you take in the purchase of a Bernese Mt. Dog.

Now, if you can get by all that...

A Bernese Mountain Dog puppy will be a special gift in your life. When properly raised from birth a puppy will grow to be a special companion that will give you many years of joy for your family. A lot of time is involved in whelping and raising a litter of puppies. Aside from doing everything you can to genetically produce the best puppies, you must expect temperament testing that is done by a knowledgeable breeder who socializes and exposes the pups to all situations to make them adaptable to their new environments and homes. Puppies that are not well socialized may not be a good choice for your family. At M&M Mountain Dogs our pups are temperament tested at various weeks and well exposed to immaculate conditions to promote good health and easy housebreaking. When you make a choice in a puppy remember that you are choosing your breeder too. That comes along with the puppy, good guidance and mentoring. Our Potential Puppy Buyers are screened and interviewed in a very serious way. They are not just dogs to us, they are little lives. that are counting on us to make the right decisions and choices for their happiness. So we will match up a dog to your family's activities and personalities. After sleeping with puppies for three weeks or so, I get very good at determining what puppy will be suited for you. They become part of our M&M Mountain Dog family and count on me to give them the best! So do your homework and become an educated buyer. This is an investment in your life and you need to be objective to know what you can afford. Remember Veterinarian bills are expensive and you would want to provide the best for your Bernese Mountain Dog puppy both now and as the years go on. Training is also an important part of the growth in your pups life and it is necessary, not an option! You also need to commit to the care in grooming of this dog as it does shed and if not brushed can mat and develop skin conditions. These tips combined with guidance in feeding and care, from your breeder, will make you have every chance to have a healthy, happy Berner Fluff Baby that will create moments to remember and smile about!