I'm Michele L., the breeder behind M&M Mountain Dogs - Bernese Mountain Dogs & Tiny Dreams Chinese Crested Puppies located in Middletown, NY. We focus on intentional breeding so that we can produce quality puppies that are excellent representations of the standard. Our goal is to ensure every dog that comes from our program is set up to live a happy and healthy life and is prepared for its future role when it leaves our care. We provide each of our pups with lots of socialization and love, and we are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding policies. pups are highly socialized & trained from birth. Parentage have all health clearances.
Q. & A. with Michele
Why did you start breeding?
as a chiid mentored by family
What makes your program special?
its a Passion & Hobby with the main purpose to protect the Integrity of the Bernese Mountain Dog.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michele
Michele 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
Connect with Michele to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michele.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Middletown, NY
231 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Stewart Airport
246 miles away
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More about Michele
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Professional Groomer, CBCC-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs), Breeder 30+ years, AKC Breeder of Merit, Certified Trainer & Animal Behaviorist.
Michele has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Michele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Michele is a trusted Good Dog breeder
M&M Mountain Dogs - Bernese Mountain Dogs & Tiny Dreams Chinese Crested Puppies 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
M&M Mountain Dogs - Bernese Mountain Dogs & Tiny Dreams Chinese Crested Puppies 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 (Preliminary), 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 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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.
Histiocytic Sarcoma Pre-test DNA (from Antagene), 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).