East Lake Bernese
- Woodstown, NJ
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm David J., the breeder behind East Lake Bernese located in Woodstown, NJ. Highest quality Bernese Puppies & lifelong communication as their breeder. Bernese Mountain Dog's have been a part of our lives for the past 12 years. In fact, we hardly ever leave the house without one in tow. Our dogs are genetically screened for vwd, both forms of DM, and OFA evaluated for Hips, Elbows, Heart & Eyes. Health info can be found in Berner-Garde database.
Q. & A. with David
What makes your program special?
Bernese Mountain Dog's have been a part of our lives for the past 12 years. In fact, we hardly ever leave the house without one in tow. Our dogs are genetically screened for von Willebrand Disease, Degenerative Myelopathy SOD1A, and SOD1B. They are also OFA evaluated for Hips, Elbows, Heart & Eyes. Health info can be found in Berner-Garde.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black tan and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from David
David 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming and puppy socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
David 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 David 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 David 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from David.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Woodstown, NJ
More about David
David has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
David was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
David’s links
David is a trusted Good Dog breeder
East Lake 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
Cora, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Cora
Cora is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, David decided to make her part of their program. David 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
East Lake 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.
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).
