Hilltop K9
- Montesano, WA
Meet the breeder
I'm Miranda, the breeder behind Hilltop K9 located in Montesano, WA. We focus on the proper development of all our puppies. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure healthy exposure to human life. With our pups, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile dogs is our true goal. Each puppy goes home with a part of my heart.
Q. & A. with Miranda
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve always known I wanted to breed, I just didn’t know to what scale. Currently I only have at most 2 litters a year and don’t plan to increase that any time soon. I’ve always been an animal lover but nothing compares to the joy I get from bringing puppies into this world.What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised on a curriculum with more of a therapy dog life in mind. I don’t expect my puppies to go on into therapy work though a couple have. I breed with their health in mind, I want to extend the average lifespan of a Bernese while also limiting their health concerns. I want my dogs to be versatile and capable of handling whatever life throws at them.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.
“Rhea” purple
Went homeFemale
Big Red
Went homeMale
Pink girl
Went homeFemale
Light Pink
Went homeFemale
Green boy
Went homeMale
Yellow girl
Went homeFemale
Blue boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Miranda
Miranda 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 $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes their 2 year health guarantee, first vaccines, AKC Registration, and Microchip. They also go home with the option to activate 1 month of pet insurance, free to you. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or markings.”
Contract & health guarantee
Miranda 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 Miranda 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 Miranda 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Miranda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Montesano, WA
5150 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
5092 miles away
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More about Miranda
Miranda has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Miranda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Miranda’s links
Miranda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hilltop K9 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
Allis, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Allis
Allis is a female Bernese Mountain Dog over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Miranda decided to make her part of their program. Miranda 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.
Good health testing
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Hilltop K9 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), 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 Miranda to bring home their puppies.
COURTNEY J.
Verified owner · June 2024
Miranda was wonderful to work with! I reached out interested in one of her puppies and she contacted me quickly. She was very knowledgeable on the breed and just overall a great breeder. I love her interest in making as healthy as possible the bernese mountain dog breed.
