Basin Berners

Linda J.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bernedoodles

Meet the breeder

I'm Linda J., the breeder behind Basin Berners located in Vernal, UT. I'm committed to producing healthy, happy puppies, and I do everything I can to prepare them for their forever families. My priorities when breeding are health and temperament, and I strive to improve the line with each generation by seeking out complementary traits in compatible puppy parents. I love my pups and know you will love them, too!

Q. & A. with Linda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Over the years, we've focused our breeding program on breeds that make wonderful family pets.  More recently, we're focusing our efforts on Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bernadoodles.  None are more sweet and loving than these two breeds.  These affectionate, loyal dogs have blessed the lives of many families.  Their beautiful tricolor coats, loyalty, intelligence, and easy temperament make the Bernese Mountain Dog and Bernadoodle two of the most popular family pets.  

  • What makes your program special?

    We take great care ensuring our breeding parents are healthy and well matched genetically.  All our parents go through a rigourus a health screening that includes DNA testing to ensure they are free of the breeds common disorders.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Bernedoodle puppies include tiny and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Bernedoodle puppies include black and white, tri-color, and phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Getting a puppy from Linda

Linda 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies come with first round of shots, microchip, dewormed, and well socialized. Deposit applied to purchase price of puppies.”

Contract & health guarantee

Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Vernal, UT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

More about Linda

  • Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Linda’s links

Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Basin Berners 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 health testing

Bernedoodle

Bernese Mountain Dog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Basin Berners 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 Bernedoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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 (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type

    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).

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