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Blacksburg Berners
- Blacksburg, VA
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie W., the breeder behind Blacksburg Berners located in Blacksburg, VA. Our puppies are excellent representations of their breed, and we are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. We keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents.
Q. & A. with Melanie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black rust and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.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.
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Gray Boy 4
Went homeMale
Orange Boy 5
Went homeMale
White Boy 2
Went homeMale
Blue Boy 3
Went homeMale
Red boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Girl 3 YELLOW
Went homeFemale
Girl 2 PINK
Went homeFemale
Girl 1 PURPLE
Went homeFemale
Gray girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange girl
Went homeFemale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Red puppy
Went homeMale
Yellow girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Black puppy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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 $1,500 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Blacksburg, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)
Flexible meeting point
Melanie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blacksburg 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 dogs
ELMER, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About ELMER
Elmer is a big boy who is a loveable goof. He gets along with everyone and is just happy to exist.
Excellent health testing
DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +8 more.
Dottie, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Dottie
Dottie is the most loving dog. She does excellent with little kids, pets, and farm animals. Dottie is such a lover she is content just hanging out with you but also has the energy to ho on a hike.
Great health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +5 more.
Ruth, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ruth
Ruth is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
WILMA, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About WILMA
Wilma is the most loveable girl. She is wonderful with kids and other dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Blacksburg 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 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
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 Melanie to bring home their puppies.
Steven D.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Melanie was easy to work with, and answered all the questions I had both: 1) prior to placing a deposit, and 2) while we were waiting for the pickup date to approach. I picked up Hali (our pup) from Melanie's residence and pickup went smoothly. Hali is now 10 weeks and is GREAT! She's affectionate and playful, and is progressing well with basic training and commands. She had her first vet appointment and no issues were identified, aside from the vet techs wanting to show her off to everybody else in the clinic because she is a fluffy baby bear. Payment through GoodDog was super straightforward.
Eleanor D.
Verified owner · June 2024
I had a wonderful experience working with Melanie! From the moment I reached out, she was so responsive and supportive. She took the time to answer all the questions I had and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. My new puppy, Dakota, is healthy, happy, and has adjusted so well into my home. I highly recommend Melanie to anyone looking for a responsible and caring breeder for Bernese Mountain dogs!!
