Blue Ridge Bernese

Leah C.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • Carroll County, VA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Ty
Freckles

Expected Bernese Mountain Dog litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 21, 2026
Ty
Indie

Expected Bernese Mountain Dog litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Feb. 28, 2026
Ty
Sofia

Expected Bernese Mountain Dog litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 2, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Leah C., the breeder behind Blue Ridge Bernese located in Carroll County, VA. I’m a fully dedicated breeder of quality BMDs. I strive to produce the best puppies for my families. I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to have the opportunity to create companionship and love. To see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on its family. I love my blessed life.

Q. & A. with Leah

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding after learning a lot from my parents. They was breeders from the time I was a baby and I started helping as soon as I could. I love breeding and having all my babies apart of my life.

  • What makes your program special?

    I make it a point for everyone to have a personal experience when buying there puppy. I want each person to be fully confident in me as a breeder. I do everything in my power to make sure you have all your questions answered before you take your puppy home and even after. I love to stay in contact with all the families as I can. I want to watch all my puppies grow and make sure their health is lasting.

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Leah

Leah 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The $3000 pet home price includes: 1 year health guarantee,first parvo shot,microchipped,vet checked, dewormed, and limited AKC paper work. We require a $500 deposit to place a hold your puppy pick for each litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Leah 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 Leah 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 Leah 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Carroll County, VA

4303 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)

4248 miles away

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Meet in Staunton, VA

4173 miles away

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More about Leah

  • Leah has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Leah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Leah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Blue Ridge Bernese 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Blue Ridge Bernese 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.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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 Leah to bring home their puppies.

  • Gary B.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2022

    Aurora is happy and healthy. Leah was wonderful to work with and even drove 2 hours to meet me at the airport.

Photos

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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.

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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