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Emma-Mada's Old Thyme Berners
- Pittston, Pa, PA
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Green
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Orange
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Yellow
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda O., the breeder behind Emma-Mada's Old Thyme Berners located in Pittston, Pa, PA. All breedings are based on health, temperament, The Bernese Mountain Dog Standard. Always raised in the home environment. All pups are fully age appropriate Vetted, microchip, worming, dewclaws, all AKC paperwork & microchip completed by breeder. 2 yr Health guarantee/contract. Show potential or pet. All pups placed on a Limited AKC Registration.
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
With longtime breeders' mentorship.What makes your program special?
You learn to study pedigrees, the standard, work to improve the breed overall. Never to become breeder blind.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.
Marroon
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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 refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Guarantee is stated in my Health guarantee/contract. All puppies are the same pricing.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pittston, Pa, PA
3898 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport
3895 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Linda can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Linda
Club memberships
Linda is a member of Lackawanna Kennel Club .
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Linda’s links
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Emma-Mada's Old Thyme Berners 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
Poppy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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
DNA Profile.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Emma-Mada's Old Thyme Berners 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)
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).
