Grateful Bernese & Gage's Goldens

Alicia M.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs, Golden Retrievers, and Golden Mountain Dogs

  • Loveland, CO
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Alicia M., the breeder behind Grateful Bernese & Gage's Goldens located in Loveland, CO. Our dogs are excellent representations of their breeds, and we are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. We breed with a focus on health and temperament, and we spend lots of time socializing and training our pups. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!

Q. & A. with Alicia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When the golden I had bought for my kids died suddenly at 4 years old, and I discovered all that was lacking in the breeding program I bought him from, I decided to breed my own litter applying all my incredibly high standards from years of horse breeding to my dog program. What was meant to be one litter turned into my families passion, and an integral part of what we do at our ranch in Colorado.

  • What makes your program special?

    The quality of my dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Bernese Mountain Dog puppies are tri-color. Golden Retriever puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Alicia

Alicia 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 between $2,300 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Price for GMD $2800, Goldens $3500 and Bernese Mountain Dogs $3800. Price includes AKC registration for purebreds, thorough exam by a vet at 7.5 weeks, first set of vaccinations, AKC microchip and paid lifetime recovery service, deworming records, go home bag. Deposit is non refundable, but transferable to subsequent litters for any reason. Deposit can be refundable if specific terms are agreed to about timing, color, sex etc so they are clear to both buyer and seller."

Contract & health guarantee

Alicia 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 Alicia 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 Alicia 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
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alicia.

Breeder's location

Meet in Loveland, CO

5015 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

5026 miles away

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Meet in Fort Collins, CO

5000 miles away

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More about Alicia

  • Alicia has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Alicia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Alicia’s links

Alicia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Grateful Bernese & Gage's Goldens 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Bernese Mountain Dog

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Bernese Mountain Dog

Golden Mountain Dog

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Grateful Bernese & Gage's Goldens 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Alicia to bring home their puppies.

  • Brant S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

      • +5

    Alicia has been wonderful to work with every step of the way! We were in contact with her leading up to the time we picked up little Emmett. She was always accommodating and helpful. We were able to meet both Emmett's dad and mom, which was so nice. They were both content, happy, and very friendly. It was immediately obvious to us that Alicia truly gets what Bernese Mountain Dogs are all about! But more importantly, it was clearly obvious that Emmett was born into and raised in a loving and caring home. Upon Alicia's request, we are keeping her up to date with Emmett's growth and development with pictures and videos. It's awesome to share this with her, as it reinforces the love and affection she has for all of her puppies. Emmett is an absolute treasure! We loved him from the second we met him, and that love just continues to grow as he does. Good Dog was a great, and easy, resource to use to find such a "perfect" breeder and, subsequently, perfect puppy! The Good Dog process was simple, secure, and informative/proactive in letting us to know how to proceed. We were very impressed through the entire process. Thank you Alicia and Good Dog for Emmett!!

    Jesse G.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Exceptional Experience with Grateful Bernese and Alicia. I recently had the pleasure of working with Alicia for the adoption of our new furry family member, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Being 1000 miles away, I was nervous about the process, but Alicia reassured me that it was nothing to worry about. Her communication was outstanding—she kept me updated every step of the way, answering all my questions and providing detailed information about our pup. It was clear that she genuinely cares about her dogs and wants the best for both them and their future families. The delivery of our pup to the airport was seamless. Alicia took the time to ensure that everything was organized and that our new addition was safe and comfortable for the journey. Now, about our pup Molly—she is absolutely perfect! Healthy, happy, and full of energy. It's evident that Alicia has put a lot of love and care into raising her dogs. I highly recommend Alicia as a breeder. If you're considering adding a furry friend to your family, you can trust that you'll be in great hands with her. Thank you, Alicia, for bringing so much joy into our lives! The Gray Family

    jaleh m.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2023

    Amazing experience with Ali who was responsive every step of the way from initial inquiry all the way my male golden mountain puppy landing at airport in my home in WA. She is supportive, caring, honest, and very dedicated to her pups ensuring they go to great homes. She sent numerous photos and videos and was expedient with all my questions and concerns along the way. I am so pleased with my new puppy and look forward to bringing home a sister in the near future. thank you Ali.

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    KELLY F.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Our Bernese puppy is so cute and smart - in 1 week he has learned to climb stairs and to use the dog door! You can tell he got a good, healthy, loving start from Alicia in his first 8 weeks.

    Ashley S.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Grateful Bernese & Gage’s Goldens were absolutely wonderful to work with. She’s a beautiful golden mountain dog. You could tell she cared so much about the puppies. Our puppy is happy and healthy and I definitely recommend this breeder! Maggie is getting along with her GSD & Golden sisters

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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