I'm Robert B., the breeder behind Dogwood Creek Bernese located in Alabama. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Robert
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Big X
Went home
Male
Ben
Went home
Male
Connie
Went home
Female
Geno
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 8
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Ice Man
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Penny
Went home
Female
Goose
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Rooster
Went home
Male
Winnie
Went home
Female
Maverick
Went home
Male
Binx
Went home
Male
Luna
Went home
Female
Phoenix
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Molly
Went home
Female
Max
Went home
Male
Maggie
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Robert
Robert 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 $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes AKC registration, up-to-date vaccines, deworming, dew claw removal, microchipping, socialization around other dogs & children.”
Contract & health guarantee
Robert 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 Robert 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 Robert directly.
Dogwood Creek 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
Malinka, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Malinka
Malinka is a European Import that comes from generations of Championship quality dogs. Malinka is the Alpha female here at our kennel and makes sure everyone knows it. She is a big curly haired baby that loves to be hugged.
Chief, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Chief
Chief is a loving big old baby!! He is imported from Europe and comes from a line of Grand Champions.
Cinder, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Cinder
Cinder is our one of our prized mommas from Europe. Her temperament is very calm, and loving , but can still play around like young pup with other dogs and children. She has some of the biggest feet you will ever see out of a dog, but she tip toes around her puppies like a ballerina. Her in person presence and beauty is why she is one of our more popular Dams.
Aurora, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Aurora
Aurora is one of our Grand Champion European imports. She is extremely playful and loving . Aurora has produced some of the prettiest puppies that we have seen and she makes a great family dog . Her coat is naturally perfect with a shine and she often gets comments on how groomed she looks (even when she isn't brushed) . After seeing her in person you can understand why she is a multiple time Grand Champion.
Bean, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Bean
Bean is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Robert decided to make her part of their program. Robert 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.
Ty, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ty
Ty is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Robert decided to make him part of their program. Robert 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
Great level
Dogwood Creek 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
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Robert to bring home their puppies.
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Ivoree G.
Verified owner · July 2025
Robert was fantastic with communication and provided any information to answer my questions and ease my concerns. Pick-up was smooth and could tell my puppy was truly cared for through out the whole process. My family and I couldn’t be happier and would definitely recommend this breeder!
Ross Z.
Verified owner · June 2025
Robert was very professional and friendly. He guided me through the process
I was very pleased to work with and I’m delighted with my puppy