Southern Charm Bernese

Sara G.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • Fitzgerald, GA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Sara G., the breeder behind Southern Charm Bernese located in Fitzgerald, GA. Our dogs have all been DNA tested and have OFA certified hips, elbows, eyes, heart, and patellas. They are clear of all genetic diseases.

Q. & A. with Sara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Growing up my parents started a pet resort. During the summers my sister and I would work there and being surrounded by dogs was the best. That’s where I met my first Bernese Mountain Dog and it was love at first sight. From there I slowly started to learn about the breed. I have spent a lot of time around breeding mentors and saw what was needed to properly breed dogs.

  • What makes your program special?

    All of my dogs meet the breed standard. I breed for health and nature for temperament. All my dogs have been health tested and come from health tested lines. They live in my house and the puppies are also raised in our house. I have a wonderful relationship with my vet.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black tan and white and black rust and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Sara

Sara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Sara partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“Our puppies are thoughtfully matched with their families at around 6 weeks of age, once their individual temperaments have begun to shine. At that stage, we complete structured evaluations to better understand each puppy’s personality, energy level, and natural tendencies. This allows us to make intentional pairings that set both the puppy and their new family up for long-term success, rather than choosing based on looks alone.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a 2 year health guarantee, rear declaws removed, deworming, first set of shots at 6 weeks, health certificate and microchip. Deposits are non-refundable and it is deducted from the cost of the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Fitzgerald, GA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Jacksonville Airport

More about Sara

  • Club memberships

    Sara is a member of Valdosta Kennel Club.

  • Sara has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Sara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Sara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Southern Charm 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Southern Charm 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.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Sara to bring home their puppies.

  • Janice M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Sara was so responsive and knowledgeable about the breed. She goes above and beyond as a breeder to help you with any questions and concerns before, during and after you bring home your forever new friend. We found Sara through Good dog and it was a blessing, we couldn’t have asked for a better dog than our girl Wren formerly “Cindy Lou”. She came home and settled in quickly and I think that was due to the training and work Sara put in before we received our new puppy. Wren will be 2 years old in October 2024 and she has no signs of any genetic issues or health concerns. She is healthy and thriving at 93lbs. We have stayed in contact with Sara over the years and kept her updated and if I had any questions about changing her food or giving her the best care or supplements she has always responded. Wren was our first Bernese so we had a lot of questions over the years and she has been there every step of the way. We will definitely use Sara again for our next Bernese which in my opinion is the best breed if you love endless cuddles and affection.

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    Sarah B.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2022

    We can't recommend Southern Charm Bernese enough for anyone looking for a Bernese Mountain Dog. We got weekly updates, pictures, and videos as he was growing which made us look forward to getting the puppy even more! They answered all of our questions, were very accommodating, and gave great recommendations/advice on this breed. We are so grateful we found this breeder during our puppy search.

  • Richard M.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2023

    From our. First contact with Sara to picking up our precious Dakota, it was an excellent experience. Sara communicated with us all through the process and sent update photos and videos. Sara addressed all of our concerns in a timely and caring manner. Dakota is 9 weeks old and weighs 20.3 lbs and has a great check up at the vet. We highly recommend this breeder.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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