07/16/08

Finding a Puppy

Before you consider purchasing any puppy, determine if the breed you are choosing fits your life style, family situation, activity level and overall expectations. Talk with breeders and attend dog shows to ensure the dog that will be part of your family for many years is right for you. Choosing a puppy that will integrate well into your family is the best way to guarantee a rewarding experience.

There are many so called breeders that are actually puppy mills and do not follow good or humane breeding practices with their only goal to make a profit.  Often these unscrupulous breeders will charge 2 to 3 times the standard price for Berner puppies and these puppies often have health and behavioral issues.

Link to Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Berner Info Pages

Link to Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America "Find a Breeder and a Puppy"

Link to Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America "Breed Stewards"

The three links above will help you discover if a Bernese Mountain Dog

 is the right breed for you and help you find a breeder.

2008 GCSBMDC Breeders List 

For a list of our breeders and to learn more about the breed and if a Bernese Mountain Dog is the right breed for you and your family please contact GCSBMDC Breeder Referral Chairperson. Stacy Larsen email: hugapup3@msn.com or phone 480-766-1781 or 480-907-7621

 The Breeders on our Breeder Referral list are members in good standing with the Grand Canyon State Bernese Mountain Dog Club. Their services are not guaranteed nor endorsed by the GCSBMDC, prospective buyers should interview and question breeders thoroughly regarding their breeding practices and their dogs before choosing a puppy.