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Garvin Shepherd Mountain Farms
Meet the breeder
I'm Dody G., the breeder behind Garvin Shepherd Mountain Farms located in Malvern, OH. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!
Q. & A. with Dody
Why did you start breeding?
18 years ago my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he always dreamed of having a Bernese Mountain Dog needless to say 2 weeks later we had our first Berner and fell in love with her and I quit my part time job to start Breeding healthy, good temperament puppies in hopes that one day we can get them to live longer. Our Halo is 12 years old and still living.What makes your program special?
Health testing on parents and grandparents and looking at life expectancy and testing on Berner Garde. Being available to the puppies and the families, we don’t care if it’s 5 minutes or 5 years after you take your puppy home if you have a question please call.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black tan 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3 sky collar
Went homeMale
Boy 1 red collar
Went homeMale
Boy 2 Green collar
Went homeMale
Blue Female
Went homeFemale
Lime Female
Went homeFemale
Brown Heart Female
Went homeFemale
Sky female
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Dody
Dody 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 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The puppies will have their dewclaws removed, wormer cycle done, first vaccination and health form filled out by the vet, AKC paperwork ( pet only ), health guarantee, food, toy and life long support. All our puppies are the same price for limited registration (pet only).”
Contract & health guarantee
Dody 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 Dody 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 Dody 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dody.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Malvern, OH
227 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
247 miles away
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More about Dody
Dody has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Dody was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Dody is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Garvin Shepherd Mountain Farms 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
Meadow, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Meadow
Meadow knows no strangers she is ready to sit in your lap as soon as you sit down. She is a great mother to her puppies.
Uploaded health tests
von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Garvin Shepherd Mountain Farms 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Profile
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).
