J&F Country Canines

  • North Grove, IN
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Upcoming litters

Teddy
Aspen

Planned Bernese Mountain Dog litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Dessa M., the breeder behind J&F Country Canines located in North Grove, IN. We raise our dogs with love in our home. We have high expectations for our pups and strive to pair each one with a loving family. We commit ourselves towards preparing our pups to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so they can confidently raise their companions!

Q. & A. with Dessa

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Assorted Doodle Crosses puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Assorted Doodle Crosses puppies are chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Dessa

Dessa 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.

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 between $600 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Bernese mountain dogs come with full akc rights. Saint Bernards and Newfiepoos are unregistered. All are vet check and healthy. $200 deposit with contract to hold a puppy. Contracts and deposits are taken starting at 2wks and choices are made in deposit order at 6wks after vet check.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dessa 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 Dessa 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 Dessa directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in North Grove, IN

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fort Wayne Airport


Meet in Indianapolis, IN

More about Dessa

  • Dessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Dessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Dessa’s links

Dessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

J&F Country Canines 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

Newfoundland

Parent health testing

Assorted Doodle Crosses

Bernese Mountain Dog

J&F Country Canines 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 Assorted Doodle Crosses.

  • Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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 (Preliminary)

    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.

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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.

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