Berner Bud Farm
- White Lake, MI
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Bernese Mountain Dog litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristin C., the breeder behind Berner Bud Farm located in White Lake, MI. When we bring a life into the world, we take that responsibility seriously and do everything we can to make sure it gets the best start possible. Additionally, any pup or dog from our program is a part of our pack for life, and we will always have a home for them here if they need it.
Q. & A. with Kristin
Why did you start breeding?
We knew instantly we never wanted to be without our Berner. We understood the breed, their sometimes short life span, and knew we had to keep a piece of her with us always. We did all the health testing, RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH, partnered with two experienced reputable breeders & an excellent vet team to be sure we are truly preserving the best of the breed for our family and yours.What makes your program special?
We aren't a business. We aren't Breeders in the typical sense. We are family that LOVES their Bernese mountain dog like she is our human baby. The way our children's eyes light up from the love of their best bud melts our hearts in a way that is irreplaceable. We have fully tested mom & dad to be sure the deck is stacked in our favor to have as much time with our angels in dog suits as possible!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black tan and white and black rust and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
BOY- RED
Went homeMale
GIRL - PINK-Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
BOY- BLUE
Went homeMale
BOY- Green
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Lime Green - “koa” Boy
Ready now2 years old · Male
Light Blue - Tina Scooter
Went homeMale
Dark Green - Boy
Went homeMale
Black - Boy
Went homeMale
White - boy
Went homeMale
Girl- Pink 🎀
Went homeFemale
Dark Blue - Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow- Boy
Went homeMale
Red- Boy
Went homeMale
Orange - Boy
Went homeMale
Girl- Purple
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kristin
Kristin 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 $320 non-refundable deposit and between $2,980 - $8,680 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes AKC LIMITED registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization and New puppy gift packet and gift basket. Mom & Dad Health/Genetic Tested. Microchip. Deposits are non- refundable. The only exception is if we do not have a puppy available for you. A $320 Deposit is required to officially Reserve your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in White Lake, MI
4138 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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Meet in Bar Harbor, ME
3465 miles away
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More about Kristin
Club memberships
Kristin is a member of Michigan Berners , Bernese Mountain Dogs of Michigan , and Bernese Mountain Dogs Worldwide.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, US Certified Service Dog , Puppy Culture Breeder.
Kristin has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Kristin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kristin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Berner Bud Farm 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
LoLa Bell, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About LoLa Bell
Lola has been a mama bear all her life and now it’s finally her time to become a mama ! She is the big sister and protector of her sibling and all our fam animals . She is loving , snuggly , sweet , and a very good watch dog ! She is perfect size , temperament and beautiful markings ! She has all her genetic testing cleared and an outstanding OFA Hip and Elbow recognition of EXCELLENT grade ! (Rare to find and soo important in this breed !!) Lola is already very mothering to all the animals on our farm and her siblings and we just know she’s going to be an amazing mama !!!
Great health testing
DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Berner Bud Farm 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Multifocal Retinopathy 3 (CMR3), Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (CMR2), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Coton de Tulear Type, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Early Retinal Degeneration, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy (XL-PRA), Full Embark Panel, GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Animal Genetics Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kristin to bring home their puppies.
Joe S.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Kristin dropped off Bernie along with an unexpected but greatly appreciated basket of goodies, THANK YOU. Bernie is acclimating quite well with our St. Bernard, Tilly. Although Tilly outweighs Bernie by 100lbs, Bernie can keep up with Tilly for short bursts of energy. Bernie is a loved addition to our family. Best news is from day one Bernie slept through the night, yeah
Maggie H.
Verified owner · Aug. 2022
Berner Bud Farm is the best breeder. Kristen is so knowledgeable and caring. She kept us up to date on the development of the puppies and poured her heart into helping socialize the litter with lots of experiences. Our River came home completely potty trained on the grass mat at 9 weeks old! We are so lucky we found Kristin.
Liana H.
Verified owner · May 2025
+8I’m so grateful for finding Kristin and her husband to get our next Berner from. It was an absolutely wonderful experience and we have the best dog! She clearly communicated, picked the perfect puppy personality for us, and a healthy, well adjusted pup. I appreciate how she cared for the litter and started the training process. It made it so easy to continue to train our pup. I am so impressed how such a big litter yet all the dogs markings are so uniform. This is our 4th Berner and our best Berner. I highly recommend Berner Bud Farm for your next Bernese Mt Dog.
Jeffrey F.
Verified owner · Aug. 2022
Kristin was outstanding through the entire process from initial contact to delivery of Ketel ! Kristin was extremely responsive, forthcoming with information, kept us informed of the puppies progress after birth and went the extra mile to help with us picking up Ketel. Highly recommend Kristin!
