Bertke AKC Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs

Mackenzie B.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • New Weston, OH ·
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Rocky
Sonora

Planned Bernese Mountain Dog litter

Due Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 2027
Honey

Planned Golden Retriever litter

Due Jan. 2027

Ready Mar. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Mackenzie B., the breeder behind Bertke AKC Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs located in New Weston, OH. We are a hobby breeder of AKC registered Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs with a focus on the health, temperament and well-being of the puppies.

Q. & A. with Mackenzie

  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies are handled from birth with a method called Early Neurological Stimulation. Puppies come with limited AKC registration, with full registration available to approved homes. We require a rehoming and spay/neuter contract to be signed by all new owners. We provide lifetime breeder support and love staying in contact with all of our puppy owners!

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

    Our Golden Retriever puppies include dark golden and golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Mackenzie

Mackenzie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Mackenzie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“Our top priority is matching the right puppy to the right family. We take the puppies to a trainer for a temperament evaluation at 7 weeks, and use those results, along with our own observations, to make the matches between puppies & families. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Golden Retriever puppies are $2000 and BMD puppies are $2500 for limited registration. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of gender. Golden Retriever puppies are $2000 and BMD puppies are $2500 for limited registration. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of gender. A $300 deposit is required to hold your puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in New Weston, OH

391 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport

296 miles away

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Meet in Columbus, OH

301 miles away

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More about Mackenzie

  • Club memberships

    Mackenzie is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America, Buckeye Bernese Mountain Dog Club, Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association, and Greenville Area Dog Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Mackenzie has been a member of Good Dog for about 7 years

    Mackenzie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Mackenzie’s links

Mackenzie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bertke AKC Golden Retrievers and 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Bernese Mountain Dog

Parent health testing

Bernese Mountain Dog

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Bertke AKC Golden Retrievers and 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (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.

  • DNA Profile, Animal Genetics Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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 Mackenzie to bring home their puppies.

  • Jennifer G.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We were very happy with our experience with Bertke AKC Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs. Mackenzie was quick and easy to correspond with, and she was always helpful in communication. She shared lots of liter updates and photos so we always felt in the loop. As we got closer to receiving our puppy, she was very detailed in the information that she sent in regards to health updates, food, etc.. We've had our puppy for two weeks now and she is settling in very well. We are very happy with our new addition and overall experience.

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    Tim L.

    Verified owner · June 2024

      • +4

    Our experience with Mackenzie from Bertke AKC Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs was outstanding! Mackenzie kept us up to date on the puppies and then gave us clear directions before we picked up the puppy. She matched us up with the perfect puppy, too! Our "Boomer" is healthy, well-adjusted, and a really great buddy. It is obvious that Mackenzie cared for her dogs!

    Olivia P.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2022

      • +5

    Mackenzie was great every step of the way. She shared lots of updates and photos every step of the way. Lots of care and love put into the litter and it shows. Our puppy is the most perfect best buddy!

  • Autumn C.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Mackenzie was super helpful and lovely to work with, very healthy puppy and heavy happy! Hes very socialized and loves other dogs and cats, she was very nice to work with and cares a lot of the animals!

    Danielle A.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    Mackenzie answered all of my questions in great details and in a very timely manner. I could tell she really cared about all the pups and that she loves the work she does.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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