I'm Alisa E., the breeder behind Ebnet Bernese located in California. Our breeding program is devoted to the betterment and education about the breed and purebred dog ownership. There has been a great deal of effort in the past one hundred years to maintain the type and health of the Bernese Mountain Dog. I have over 30 years of experience with these dogs.
Q. & A. with Alisa
Why did you start breeding?
I have been a purebred dog fancier all my life. Our family bred and showed Poodles and Shelties. In college, I was in Switzerland for school and met my first Berner on a ski slope. It was love at first sight! After college, I continued the tradition and acquired our 1st Bernese after a two-year search. We have since only raised and bred Berners.
What makes your program special?
We have always believed open sharing of health data and full litter submission is vital to preserving the breed. We strive to be sure all health date is in Berner-gard for all to use and see. We also believe puppies can learn a great deal before going home. We focus on early learning to aid new owners in the puppyhood transition.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Alisa
Alisa 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.
Contract & health guarantee
Alisa 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 Alisa 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 Alisa directly.
Ebnet 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
Fable, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Fable
Fable is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alisa decided to make her part of their program. Alisa 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.
Beignet, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Beignet
Beignet is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alisa decided to make her part of their program. Alisa 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.
Coach, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Coach
Coach is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alisa decided to make him part of their program. Alisa 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
Ebnet 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.
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.
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).