Julia Bonds
- Austin, TX ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Julia B., the breeder behind Julia Bonds located in Austin, TX. We are a small, dedicated Bernese Mountain Dog kennel committed to raising healthy, well-tempered, and family-ready companions. Our program focuses on quality over quantity, with each litter carefully planned to prioritize strong genetics, excellent structure, and gentle, loving temperaments.
Q. & A. with Julia
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding through a deep love for Bernese Mountain Dogs and a desire to preserve and improve the breed. What started as an appreciation for their gentle temperament, beauty, and loyalty grew into a serious commitment to responsible breeding, health testing, and raising puppies with care and purpose.What makes your program special?
Health is a top priority. All of our breeding dogs undergo appropriate health testing, and our puppies are provided with proper veterinary care, age-appropriate vaccinations, and detailed health records. We are committed to responsible breeding practices and lifelong support for every family that brings one of our puppies home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Julia
Julia 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, Julia partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We offer the option to choose a puppy after placing a deposit, or we are happy to guide you through the selection process to help find the best puppy for your home and lifestyle.”
Price
“I offer limited registration for $4,000, with full registration available for an additional $2,000 depending on the circumstances. My main priority is placing each dog in a home that is committed to providing loving, responsible care. The deposit reserves a puppy from the litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julia 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 Julia 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 Julia 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Austin, TX
5299 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
5299 miles away
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Meet in Dallas, TX
5129 miles away
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More about Julia
Julia has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Julia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Julia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Julia Bonds 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
Lady, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Lady
Lady is well-mannered and enjoys going on walks. She spends most of her days playing with the kids and is wonderful with families. She is AKC registered and comes with health clearances and OFA certifications. Her hips are rated Excellent, and her elbows are rated Normal.
Parent health testing
Julia Bonds 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, 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).
