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Farmdale Bernese Mountain Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Michele H., the breeder behind Farmdale Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Madison Heights, VA. We have loved Bernese since owning our first in 2006. We are looking forward to providing families with the joy that we experience with this breed.
Q. & A. with Michele
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Kris-Green Boy
Went homeMale
Katy- Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Ranger- Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Michele
Michele 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 deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, dew claw removal, first wellness exams, deworming, first round of vaccinations and AKC Reunite life microchip. Your deposit secures your puppy until it is ready to come to it's new home. The deposit will be deducted from the total price of the puppy. Deposits are generally nonrefundable unless we have made a predetermined agreement.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Madison Heights, VA
143 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
6 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Michele can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michele
Michele has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Michele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Michele is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Farmdale 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 dogs
Molly, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Molly
Molly is an absolute sweetheart. She loves to run and play while outside, but is content to be a big lap dog in the house.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Farmdale 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.
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).
