I'm Jen C., the breeder behind Breaking Trail Berners located in Draper, UT. OFA & DNA cleared parents. Puppies will be vet checked twice, received first set of puppy vaccines, routine parasite prevention, ENS and puppy culture, tons of sounds and new situations- and oh so loved!
We have been breeding and raising Bernese puppies for nearly 10 years and absolutely adore our breed.
Q. & A. with Jen
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 guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
TBD
Went home
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Jen
Jen 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC limited Registration (spay neuter contract) genetic health guarantee, Parvo and Distemper vaccinations, rear dew claw removal, puppy culture, familiar toy, blanket with mama and siblings scent. I require a signed deposit contract from myself and the adoptive new owner at time of deposit. Deposits are only refunded under the circumstance where I am unable to provided a puppy by 9 weeks age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jen 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 Jen 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 Jen directly.
Breaking Trail 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
Lola, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Lola
Health clearances available for review on Bernergarde.org
Under her BG number 207182
Ohana, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ohana
Ohana is a female Bernese Mountain Dog over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen 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.
Donatella, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Donatella
Donatella is a female Bernese Mountain Dog over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen 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.
Juno, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Juno
Juno is a female Bernese Mountain Dog over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen 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.
Big Z, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Big Z
Hungarian import- generations of euro health tested lineage sire and dam both Grand Champions. Beyond words- Excellent temperament.
Boomer, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Boomer
Boomer is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jen decided to make him part of their program. Jen 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Breaking Trail 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, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Jen to bring home their puppies.
Katie K.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
Working with Jen and her family was wonderful from our initial contact all the way through today. Jen was so responsive throughout the very exciting process and always answered our questions thoughtfully. It's so evident how much she cares about her dogs and puppies and we are so happy to have one of her puppies. We couldn't be happier with our little girl - we are more in love with her every day.