Chestnut Hill Bernese Mountain Dogs

Allison T.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

Independence, VA

Meet the breeder

I'm Allison T., the breeder behind Chestnut Hill Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Independence, VA. Chestnut Hilll Bernese Mountain Dogs are tucked away in the blue ridge mountains in a small secluded town called Independence VA. Focusing on health and longevity of life. We are dedicated to providing wonderful family pets that are healthy and happy from the beginning!

Q. & A. with Allison

What makes your program special?
From the very first breath all of our pups are handled with love and care giving them the best start to life possible. I love getting to know every puppy individually and being able to relay the temperament and personalities to their families who have been patiently waiting for their arrival. I send pupdates weekly if not more and can facetime also.
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.

Jade
Went home
Female
Onyx
Went home
Female
Pearl
Went home
Female
Flint
Went home
Male
Opal
Went home
Female
Jasper
Went home
Male
Slate
Went home
Male
Cobalt
Went home
Male
Rocky
Went home
Male
Ruby
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Allison

Allison 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.

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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes limited AKC registration, 1 year health guarantee, puppy starter kit and a top of the line healthy happy pre-spoiled puppy. The 300$ deposit is nonrefundable unless of course something happens to the puppy before it gets to you. My contract goes into further detail.”

Contract & health guarantee

Allison 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 Allison 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 Allison directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Socialized with children
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Independence, VA

261 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)

180 miles away

Flexible meeting point

Allison can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Allison

Allison has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Allison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Allison’s links
- Facebook

Allison is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chestnut Hill Bernese Mountain Dogs 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

Zeke, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Zeke
Zeke is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Allison decided to make him part of their program. Allison 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.
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Susie, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Susie
Susie is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Allison decided to make her part of their program. Allison 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.
Uploaded health tests
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Chestnut Hill Bernese Mountain Dogs 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).