I'm Summer H., the breeder behind Barefoot Springs Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Pelahatchie, MS. We produce top-quality Bernese Mountain Dogs for loving and caring homes. We love this breed and find great joy in sharing them with others!
Q. & A. with Summer
What makes your program special?
We are dedicated to providing loving and caring homes for each of our puppies. We screen all potential buyers and look for the best fit for both the buyer and our puppies.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Green collar girl
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Summer
Summer has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,850 - $2,550 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“A deposit is required after an application form is filled out and your home is approved. The deposit will hold your pick until 8 weeks when you can pick up your baby. The balance is due at pickup. The deposit holds your spot in line to pick after the puppies are born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Summer may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Summer offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Summer directly.
Barefoot Springs Bernese Mountain Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Apple, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Apple
Apple is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Summer decided to make her part of their program. Summer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Tate aka Tater, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Tate aka Tater
Tater is the most silly sweet soul I know. Nothing bothers him and he loves people!
Fabi, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Fabi
Fabi is fun and energetic. She just wants back rubs all the time and never leaves my side!
Fabi, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Fabi
Fabi is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Summer decided to make her part of their program. Summer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Petrov, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Petrov
Petrov is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Summer decided to make him part of their program. Summer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Chunk, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Chunk
Chunk is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Summer decided to make him part of their program. Summer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Missy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Missy
Missy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Summer decided to make her part of their program. Summer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Buffy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Buffy
Buffy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Summer decided to make her part of their program. Summer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Missy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Missy
Missy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Summer decided to make her part of their program. Summer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Barefoot Springs Bernese Mountain Dogs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).