Juniper Valley Bernese Mountain Dogs
- Eagle River, AK
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Darlis M., the breeder behind Juniper Valley Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Eagle River, AK. I absolutely adore Bernese Mountain Dogs and love to share this incredible breed with others! I am a new breeder focused on responsible breeding to make sure all of my puppies will be healthy and happy. Health testing is performed on our adult dogs prior to breeding to ensure the best possible health of our puppies. Berners are a bright light in my world, and I look forward to sharing that with you.
Q. & A. with Darlis
Why did you start breeding?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are a passion of mine. My dogs have proved themselves in conformation shows and as my loving companions. After owning and competing with these dogs, it feels like a natural next step to begin breeding.What makes your program special?
I truly love Bernese Mountain Dogs and am dedicated to looking out for the breed as a whole. I know the health and status of every dog I plan to breed. I understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. My goal is to prepare all my Berners to excel in their forever homes as loving companions.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.
Getting a puppy from Darlis
Darlis 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
Contract & health guarantee
Darlis 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 Darlis 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 Darlis 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 Darlis.
Breeder's location
Meet in Eagle River, AK
3327 miles away
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More about Darlis
Club memberships
Darlis is a member of Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. and Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Alaska.
Darlis has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Darlis was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Darlis is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Juniper Valley Bernese Mountain Dogs 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 health testing
Excellent level
Juniper Valley Bernese Mountain Dogs 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.
Histiocytic Sarcoma Pre-Test DNA (from Antagene)
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), 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).
