Bravura Bernese Mountain Dog

Sam H.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Responds within a day
  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Sam H., the breeder behind Bravura Bernese Mountain Dog located in Alpharetta, GA. We are a small breeding program that believes in breeding quality puppies from a lineage of great European pedigree's and also tested for any genetic faults. All of our dogs live in our house as family members and have a great life running our property.

Q. & A. with Sam

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We adopted out first Bernese Mountain Dog in 2016. She was the best dog we ever had. Sadly we lost her at young age. Then we started our search for the best healthy Bernese we can acquire from Europe. We breed to preserve and help the excellent genes going forward.

  • What makes your program special?

    We have selected the best imported European sire and dams that we can acquire. The grandmother of Ruby was Europe World female champion in 2021. Our puppies inherit their mother great confirmation qualities and friendly personality. Parents are heath tested and have good / excellent hips. Many of the ancestors have lived past 11 years with good hips and elbows.

  • 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 Sam

Sam 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Sam partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $2,500 - $2,700 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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Contract & health guarantee

Sam 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 Sam 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 Sam 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
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Alpharetta, GA

4574 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

4605 miles away

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Meet in Charlotte, NC

4383 miles away

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More about Sam

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Blue Ribbon Breeder , Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Sam has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Sam was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Sam’s links

Sam is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bravura Bernese Mountain Dog 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

Great level

Bravura Bernese Mountain Dog 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, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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 Sam to bring home their puppies.

  • Emily B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +4

    I had such a wonderful experience with Sam. From day 1, he answered all of my 200 questions, and responded quickly. Having had a medically complex dog before, I wanted to try to find the healthiest parents I could to pick a puppy from their litter to give it the best health ofs possible, and Ruby and Marjan were the best I found through Sam. He took videos of the puppies with mom, pictures to help us choose our girl, and gave us weekly updates via pictures and videos while we waited to bring her home. We live in Indiana, and Sam was able to meet us in Nashville, TN, which was HUGELY helpful. He’s checked in with us after we brought her home, and I wouldn’t hesitate to get another puppy from Sam again in the future. She’s been such a joy to have as part of our family.

    marcelo k.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +7

    Hi, Sam is a really pleasant person, he has a really good quality puppies! Lola, my little (giant) girl is so beautiful, she has a lot energy! And she is really sweet and smart, she learns the commands so easily!!! If you think about to have a Bernese mountain dog, I strongly recommend Sam!

    MM

    Marie M.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Our experience with Sam H was wonderful. We live 4 states away and he was kind enough to drive her partway so we only had a 12 hour return drive. We had received pictures and regular updates along the way. Our puppy has been healthy and wonderful. She is our 5 th Berner. We are still in touch and send updates. Sam really cares about his pups.

  • JB

    Jackson B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Sam has truly been nothing short of amazing throughout this entire experience. From the very beginning, he was so kind, helpful, and genuinely cared about making sure we found the right puppy for our family. He even went above and beyond by driving all the way to Nashville to meet us and bring our girl, Penny, to us. Penny has been an absolute dream and the perfect addition to our home. She is so sweet, loving, and well-tempered. She has been so easy to train and has brought us more happiness and laughter than we could have imagined. We are completely in love with her and so thankful to Sam for giving us the sweetest girl. We truly couldn’t recommend Sam enough!

    Mariah L.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Sam was great to work with! He was quick to respond, patient with all of my questions, and reassuring throughout the process of adopting our puppy. He shared honest genetic results about the pup’s parents which I was particularly concerned about when looking into different breeders. Thankfully there was nothing to worry about, but it certainly put my mind at ease. I would definitely recommend Sam to others interested in a Berner Baby! Our little pup is such a cutie and represents the iconic breed well.

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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.