Midnight Bernese Mountain Dogs

Mona W.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

Meet the breeder

I'm Mona W., the breeder behind Midnight Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Goodrich, MI. We are a small Bernese Mountain Dog breeder and our dogs live and play with us and are an integral part of our family. We show our dogs in AKC conformation shows and occasionally have puppies available. We are members of the BMDCA and HMBMDC and do everything we can to better the breed and ensure our dogs and puppies are able to get the very most out of life.

Q. & A. with Mona

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always loved animals. I wanted to do my part to make sure each dog had the best life possible.
  • What makes your program special?

    I am very involved with the breed and am always striving to learn more in order to improve my breeding program.
  • 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 Mona

Mona 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies will include a limited AKC registration, microchip, first shots, deworming and extensive socialization. ”

Contract & health guarantee

Mona 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 Mona 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 Mona 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Goodrich, MI

413 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

378 miles away

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More about Mona

  • Club memberships

    Mona is a member of Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. and The Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Mona has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Mona was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Mona’s links

Mona is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Midnight 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Midnight 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), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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).

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