Locust Hill Berners
- Hamburg, NY
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm John D., the breeder behind Locust Hill Berners located in Hamburg, NY. We have owned Berners (and only Berners) since 1999. We love the breed and decided to begin breeding several years ago because we wanted to control the quality of the pups produced and wanted to select the lines to be bred specifically for health and longevity.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
Having owned and loved the breed for so many years I realized that I was perfectly suited to get into breeding.What makes your program special?
I make every effort I can to give every puppy the best chance to thrive during the time they are in my care. I provide additional support to the smaller puppies in each litter, giving them the best opportunity to catch up with the bigger, stronger puppies by the time "New home" day arrives. As a breeder, I believe it's my responsibility to do everything I can to help all puppies thrive.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hamburg, NY
3955 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Buffalo Niagara Airport
3941 miles away
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More about John
Club memberships
John is a member of Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc..
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Locust Hill Berners 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
Quiyn`, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Quiyn`
OFA Hips - Good OFA Elbows - Good OFA Eyes - Normal OFA Heart - Normal DM genetic - SOD1-B, exon 1 - clear DM genetic - SOD1-A, exon 2 - clear vWD genetic - clear
SEAMUS, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About SEAMUS
OFA Hips - Good OFA Elbows - Normal OFA Heart - Normal OFA Eyes - Normal DM genetic - SOD1-A, exon 2 - Clear DM genetic - SOD1-B, exon 1 - Clear vWD genetic - Clear
NEALA, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About NEALA
NEALA is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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
Good level
Locust Hill Berners 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 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.
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.
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).
