| Good Bernese Mountain Dog breeders will be there | | | | you being happy with the initial health of the dog, |
| to make you the most educated pet owner you can | | | | along with their ability to confirm your Bernese is |
| possibly be. Most breeders with a good reputation will | | | | purebred with proper paperwork. |
| offer an informational session that runs an hour or | | | | Most good breeders will also make themselves |
| more that gets you familiar with the animals bonding | | | | available to you and ask you to call them if any |
| habits, nutritional needs, exercise requirements, vet | | | | problems arise. They can direct you on how to |
| checkups (including vaccinations) and give you a tour | | | | correct improper behavior, identify dietary problems |
| of their facilities so you can see how the parents and | | | | and generally help you and your family get adjusted |
| puppies are treated. | | | | to your Bernese before it becomes a rather hefty |
| Bernese Mountain Dog Breeders are a special breed | | | | protector of your home. |
| of individual (no pun intended), since they need to be | | | | The last major requirement should be that your |
| familiar with the history of the breed and how to | | | | choice of breeder should belong to an accredited |
| care for them from birth through the weaning stage | | | | "Breeders Club" that requires their members to |
| to provide you with the healthiest "Berner" they can. | | | | adhere to a strict code of standards to maintain their |
| Service after sale is also a fundamental requirements | | | | membership. This will involve other club breeders |
| of any Bernese Mountain Dog Breeders, as the | | | | inspecting the facilities regularly to make sure the club |
| Bernese is a special animal with prices ranging from | | | | breeding standards are upheld to preserve its |
| just under $1000 to upwards of $2000. In most | | | | reputation. |
| cases price should reflect the breeders confidence in | | | | |