FM Berners
- Brookville, OH
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie U., the breeder behind FM Berners located in Brookville, OH. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. We’re passionate about raising the best family companions possible. We’re so excited to start sharing the joy and excitement of life with one of our pups!
Q. & A. with Melanie
Why did you start breeding?
The love of animals and bad experiences with other breeders.What makes your program special?
EMPOWERED BREEDER ~ EMPOWERING PUPPIES TO BELIEVE IN THEIR OWN ABILITIES! The Badass Guide to Breeding is our preferred curriculum. The goal of empowered breeding is to produce dogs that are healthy, well-adjusted, and able to thrive in a variety of environments. It is a proactive approach to breeding that aims to reduce the occurrence of inherited health problems and improve the overall health and well-being of the breed. The Badass Breeder puppy-raising curriculum, devolved by Jeanette Forrey, involves the intentional handling and exposure to new stimuli, including new scents, sights, sounds, textures, people, and places during their critical socialization periods which empowers puppies to be confident. This is the difference between average and Bad Ass! Both parents are AKC & CKC registered, health tested and have passed their OFA certifications.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and tri-color. 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.
Quinn - Girl
Went homeFemale
Chase - Boy
Went homeMale
Brown Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Collar Girl
Went homeMale
Rocky - Boy
Went homeMale
White Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $1,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Your new puppy will come CKC registered, microchipped, first vaccines, and ready to start their new life. Deposit is required to hold your spot on the reservation list.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Brookville, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at James M. Cox Dayton Airport
More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melanie’s links
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
FM 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
Bella, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Bella
Bella is a female Bernese Mountain Dog about 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
FM 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 Bernedoodles.
DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel
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).
