Rooted Branch Farm
- Louisville, TN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Landon S., the breeder behind Rooted Branch Farm located in Louisville, TN. We support aspiring Berner families with a focus on healthy breeding practices and a communicative adoption process. Our journey began when our daughter fell in love with a Bernese Mountain Dog. After bringing our first Berner, Ellie, home, we were inspired to start a program focused on health and creating a professional, joyful experience for families welcoming this amazing breed into their lives.
Q. & A. with Landon
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding because of our own experience trying to adopt a Bernese Mountain Dog. During that journey, we realized there was a big need for better health practices and clearer, more consistent communication throughout the adoption process.What makes your program special?
What makes our breeding program unique? It’s the love we pour into every puppy and family, top-notch communication that keeps you in the loop, our always-there-for-you after-adoption support, and a serious commitment to healthy breeding standards—because these pups deserve the best from day one.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 and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Landon
Landon 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
"Our pricing includes AKC registration paperwork, two rounds of vaccinations, deworming, initial vet visit, one-year health guarantee, puppy socialization, and a professional adoption experience. We accept a $300 deposit and an option to choose the gender of your puppy. If for some reason we don't have enough puppies or don't have the gender of choice, we will refund the deposit."
Contract & health guarantee
Landon 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 Landon 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 Landon 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
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Landon.
Breeder's location
Meet in Louisville, TN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
Meet in Knoxville, TN
More about Landon
Landon has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Landon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Landon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rooted Branch Farm 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
Agnus, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Agnus
Born July 18, 2023, Agnus is a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog from Ellie Mae’s very first litter. She lives in a Guardian Home in West Knoxville, where she’s surrounded by a loving family and plenty of attention. Her sire, Southern Graces Raise Em Up from Middle Tennessee, is a well-regarded Bernese known for his gentle temperament, sound structure, and excellent health clearances. Her dam, Ellie Mae, is a loving, loyal, and protective mother with a playful spirit and a strong Berner temperament. Agnus has inherited the best qualities from both parents, combining charm, energy, and affection. Agnus’ AKC number is WS81260101, and as of July 2025, her hips and elbows have been cleared through OFA. She is energetic, playful, and full of classic Berner charm—always ready to bring joy to everyone she meets.
Good health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Ellie Mae, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ellie Mae
Ellie Mae is loyal, loving, and smart—though a bit spatially challenged! She loves cuddling in laps, climbing into chairs at the dinner table, and being close to her favorite people all the time.
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Rooted Branch Farm 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
