I'm Amanda C., the breeder behind Carbone Canines located in Yorkville, IL. Our love for our dogs pushed us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.
Q. & A. with Amanda
Why did you start breeding?
I used to groom at a vets office. A Bernese there stole my heart the day I first met her. She is the reason I got Dozer. Seeing his temperament and how amazing he was with my boys made me decide to start breeding.
What makes your program special?
All my Bernese are raised inside my home. The parents are my babies. Puppies are also raised inside. As soon as they’re old enough they get to hang out with the rest of the family. They get used to home life at an early age.
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.
Joffrey
Went home
Male
Bronn
Went home
Male
Stark
Went home
Male
Khaleesi
Went home
Female
Arya
Went home
Female
Khal
Went home
Male
Wizzer
Went home
Male
Pepper
Went home
Female
Rolly
Went home
Male
Dipstick
Went home
Male
Pongo
Went home
Male
Kirby
Went home
Female
Jewel
Went home
Female
Penny
Went home
Female
Patch
Went home
Female
Freckles
Went home
Female
Perdita
Went home
Female
Lucky
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes limited akc registration, 2 year genetic guarantee, microchip, deworming at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks, age appropriate vaccines, back dew claws removed and vet check. All our puppies are the same price regardless of size or color. Puppy picks are at 6 weeks. Your deposit will determine which order you could pick your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda directly.
Carbone Canines 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
Rex, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Rex
Rex is a male Bernese Mountain Dog over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Everest, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Everest
Everest is a female Bernese Mountain Dog over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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.
Stella, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Stella
Bernergarde number 192797
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Carbone Canines 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.
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 Amanda to bring home their puppies.
Kelsey S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2022
Carbone Canines responded to our application quickly and was available to meet very soon after we put down our deposit. Amanda was very knowledgeable about the breed and provided so much information related to the pup’s bloodline, history and health. We are so glad we found her!