High Desert Bernese

Katie R.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • Enterprise, UT

Meet the breeder

I'm Katie R., the breeder behind High Desert Bernese located in Enterprise, UT. We fell in love with berners because of their intelligence, eagerness to please and the sweetest personality. There’s hardly a better feeling than being able to share them with other families that will love them the way that we do!

Q. & A. with Katie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    It’s always been apart of my life. My grandparents and My parents did it when I was young.

  • What makes your program special?

    We screen all our dogs for genetic diseases and OFA testing. We pride ourselves on having smart, happy and healthy puppies!

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Katie

Katie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Katie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,600 - $3,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.

“The price includes first shot, dewormed 3x, limited AKC paperwork(unless otherwise discussed) and 30 day free pet insurance. Deposits are non refundable(unless something happens to your puppy under my care) but can be transferred to future litters.”

Contract & health guarantee

Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

You’re protected
on Good Dog

When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.

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
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Enterprise, UT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. George Airport

Meet in St. George, UT

More about Katie

  • Katie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Katie’s links

Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

High Desert Bernese 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

High Desert Bernese 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.

  • DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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 Katie to bring home their puppies.

  • Nick C.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Katie was great to work with and she made the process very easy and straightforward. Our puppy is a bundle of love with a great temperament. When picking up our puppy, we got to meet the parents and see where the puppies had been growing up. 10 out of 10 experience working with Katie!

    Vincent F.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Couldn’t recommend more! Katie was very responsive, super helpful in answering all the questions we had, and provided updates throughout the process. There is a clear care for the puppies and the homes they are going to!

  • Lisa R.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    It was a wonderful experience working with Katie! She was incredibly responsive and updated me on puppy questions whenever I had them and was great at my constant request for photos. :) I had to choose my puppy from afar and Katie was very insightful in helping me pick the best match for me. My puppy is absolutely perfect, I couldn’t be more happy. I get stopped everywhere I go with her, people wanting to pet her and tell me how beautiful she is. If you’re looking for a Berner, I whole heartedly recommend getting one through her without any hesitations!!

    Ben P.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Katie was so good on communicating and sending information through out the entire process!! Super accommodating and was a great partner through it all!! The puppy was perfect and we love him so much!!

Related breeds

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

View puppies

Leonberger

View puppies

Saint Bernard

View puppies

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

View puppies

Great Pyrenees

View puppiesLearn about breed

Bernedoodle

View puppies
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites

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.