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High Desert Bernese
- Enterprise, UT
- Responds within a few hours
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.
Flo
ReservedFemale
Mia
ReservedFemale
Lightening
ReservedMale
Doc
ReservedMale
Mater
ReservedMale
Sally
ReservedFemale
Lizzie
ReservedFemale
Amber
Went homeFemale
Inez
Went homeFemale
Seaweed
Went homeMale
Penny
Went homeFemale
Corny
Went homeMale
Link
Went homeMale
Tracy
Went homeFemale
Mary
Went homeFemale
Sarah
Went homeFemale
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 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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.
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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
- 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Enterprise, UT
5439 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cedar City Airport
5413 miles away
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Meet in Cedar City, UT
5413 miles away
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More about Katie
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 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
Ripp, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ripp
Ripp is a male Bernese Mountain Dog over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.Dallee, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Dallee
Dallee is a female Bernese Mountain Dog over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
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).
