Birdsong Bernese Mountain Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Suzy W., the breeder behind Birdsong Bernese Mountain Dogs located in State College, PA. I should say I'm not a breeder per se, but active in conformation and performance with a few dogs. I may occasionally produce litters in keeping with building and improving my line. Puppies not continuing in AKC conformation are sold strictly on limited registration.
Q. & A. with Suzy
Why did you start breeding?
I am relatively new in the breed. I love dogs, I am enjoying my somewhat new foray into the world of AKC dog shows, and as opportunity affords, I will intentionally make decisions to facilitate growing and establishing a small program of show proven Bernese Mountain Dogs.What makes your program special?
I hope for the sake of Bernese Mountain Dogs that I am neither unique nor special. Ethical breeders should be members of national clubs and utilizing available breed databases. All of my dogs are on Berner-Garde, and as health tests are completed, they will be displayed there. Currently, you can find Selah (CH Covenant's Prayer of the Heart RN) at BernerGarde #207829Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sookie
Went homeFemale
Jess
Went homeMale
Rory
Went homeFemale
Kirk
Went homeMale
Lorelei
Went homeFemale
Paris
Went homeFemale
Luke
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Suzy
Suzy 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.
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
“Puppies will be vet checked, dewormed, microchipped, and AKC registered by breeder. Puppy owners are to enter puppies in BernerGarde database within the first two weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Suzy 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 Suzy 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 Suzy directly.
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What's included
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- 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Suzy.
Breeder's location
Meet in State College, PA
123 miles away
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More about Suzy
Club memberships
Suzy is a member of Mason Dixon Bernese Mountain Dog Club and Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc..
Suzy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Suzy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Suzy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Birdsong 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
Selah, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Selah
Selah was nicknamed "the prom queen" in her litter before she hit even eight weeks of age. She remains confident and beautiful... and a little bit entitled! This has served her well in the show ring where she finished her Championship with three major wins and all at 16 months, before she left the "puppy classes". Selah's mom and dad are both Grand Champions (dad is Grand Champion Gold) and have 40 AKC titles between the two of them. You may recognize dad from his role as Meatball in the movie "Instant Family". Mom and dad are both designated Top Producers of Champions.
Uploaded health tests
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, OFA Auscultation, Cardiologist, +5 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Birdsong 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Histiocytic Sarcoma Pre-Test DNA (from Antagene)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
