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Humble Hearts Bernese
Meet the breeder
I'm Debra M., the breeder behind Humble Hearts Bernese located in Illinois. Our pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. We decided to take our love for this breed to the next level by breeding our incredible dogs. We hope our puppies bring lots of joy and love into the hearts of their new families!
Q. & A. with Debra
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.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Debra
Debra 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 $1,000 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a healthy puppy with a limited registration. They will have been wormed, vet checked and their first series of vaccinations. IF at any time you do not want one of my pups, I in return would not want to sell one to you. If something arises out of your control, I understand and will refund your money.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debra 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 Debra 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 Debra 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Debra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Illinois
4453 miles away
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More about Debra
Debra has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Debra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Debra’s links
Debra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Humble Hearts 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
Chilly, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Chilly
Chilly is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Finn, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Finn
Finn is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Debra decided to make him part of their program. Debra 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
Humble Hearts 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.
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).
