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Elaine Pelletier's Bernese Mountain Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Elaine P., the breeder behind Elaine Pelletier's Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Highland Charter Township, MI. I'm an in-home breeder striving for quality, health, and to ensure the future of the Bernese Mountain dog for generations to come! My goal is to produce a great representation of the Bernese Mountain Dog and to continue improving the line with each generation. I would be thrilled to introduce you to your next beloved pup!
Q. & A. with Elaine
Why did you start breeding?
I believe that purposeful and ethical breeding is so important for the healthy progression of the Bernese Mountain Dog. I strive to produce magnificent puppies with a focus on health, longevity, and beauty. I am devoted to doing whatever I can to preserve, protect, and improve this incredible breed.What makes your program special?
I am a premier, responsible, home-based breeder. My program's Bernese Mountain Dogs have been carefully selected, with dogs imported from around the world, to guarantee their accomplished pedigree. I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Elaine
Elaine 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
Connect with Elaine to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Elaine 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 Elaine 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 Elaine 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 Elaine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Highland Charter Township, MI
408 miles away
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More about Elaine
Club memberships
Elaine is a member of Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Club.
Elaine has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Elaine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Elaine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Elaine Pelletier's 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Elaine Pelletier's 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).
