I'm Alyssa B., the breeder behind Blair Berners located in Eagle Mountain, UT. I am a breeder who is dedicated to breeding healthy dogs responsibly. We do ENS, socialization/exposures, potty training, and crate training with our puppies. They are raised in our family home and get lots of love, cuddles, and play time from both people and our senior and adult family dogs.
Q. & A. with Alyssa
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the Bernese breed when I was searching for a puppy that would be the perfect fit for me back in 2020. Once I adopted Cleopatra, I fell in love with the breed even more. I adore her and her sweet, clever, expressive personality. I decided I wanted to dedicate myself to helping others find the perfect Bernese puppy for their family and lifestyle.
What makes your program special?
All of our dogs are health and genetically tested before we move forward with breeding them. We are fully dedicated to breeding responsibly in order to preserve and improve the health and standard of Bernese Mountain Dogs. We do Early Neurological Stimulation, socialization, potty and crate training with all of our puppies. Our goal is to raise healthy, happy, loving, and well-adjusted puppies.
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
ZuZu
Went home
Female
Snoopy
Went home
Male
Giovanna
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Alyssa
Alyssa 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, first round of vaccines, vet check, dewclaw removal, deworming, ENS, socialization, potty training, crate training, a handmade tie blanket, and some kibble.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alyssa 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 Alyssa 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 Alyssa directly.
Blair 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
Cleo, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Cleo
Cleopatra is an incredibly sweet girl with a big personality. She is very expressive, clever, and loves to cuddle and be near us. She is a three-year-old, fully registered AKC Bernese Mountain Dog. She passed all of her genetic and OFA testing, and she weighs 80lbs.
OFA Results:
Heart-Normal
Hips-Excellent
Elbows-Normal
Eyes-Normal
Excellent health testing
DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Blair 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 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Profile
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).
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.