Lower Columbia Bernese
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristina S., the breeder behind Lower Columbia Bernese located in Castle Rock, WA. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We strive to produce healthy, intelligent puppies that are able to integrate comfortably into a variety of age groups, households, and lifestyles.
Q. & A. with Kristina
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding back in 2020, with Giselle and Max. We wanted to share the love of this breed with others. They make wonderful watch dogs, they are very observant and have a deep booming bark. Mostly was their very sweet temperament and huge amount of love for their family.What makes your program special?
We raise all of our puppies in our home and are hands on from birth. They are raised around other dogs, our cat, our grandkids, and house hold noise.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kristina
Kristina 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
"Veterinarian check, first shots, deworming,. All puppy deposits are the same amount regardless of male or female."
Contract & health guarantee
Kristina 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 Kristina 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 Kristina directly.
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
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristina.
Breeder's location
Meet in Castle Rock, WA
5174 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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Meet in Chehalis, WA
5154 miles away
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More about Kristina
Kristina has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Kristina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kristina’s links
Kristina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lower Columbia 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
Aurrorah, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Aurrorah
Aurrorah loves jumping and has a beautiful grace when she jumps. She is very vocal, sweet, and extremely smart.
Belle, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Belle
Belle is very gentle, sweet, and smart. She is on the smaller side for Bernese Mountain Dogs, at 75 lbs. She is from imported parents, so she brings new diversity with genetics.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Lower Columbia 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
