Stick House Bernese
Meet the breeder
I'm Kimberly M., the breeder behind Stick House Bernese located in Rochester, NH. We have been breeding Bernese Mountain Dogs since 2002. We concentrate on quality bloodlines and good health to produce the best puppies possible. All health clearances are in the Berner Garde database. Puppies are raised with care and attention to early socialization and training. Our waitlist for the FALL 2024 breeding season is OPEN for new potential owners!
Q. & A. with Kimberly
Why did you start breeding?
We have been involved in Bernese Mountain Dogs for 20 years.What makes your program special?
We pride ourselves on offering happy, home-raised puppies genetically selected with concern for health, longevity and adherence to breed standard. We look at every breeding as an opportunity to reduce risk of health issues, improve overall breed soundness and quality, and maintain proper structure, type, and temperament.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Kimberly
Kimberly 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.
“A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy and is applied to the final purchase price. $3500 is the pet price and breeding rights are available on some puppies. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy and is applied to the final purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kimberly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rochester, NH
3621 miles away
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More about Kimberly
Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Kimberly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Kimberly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Stick House 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
Ivan, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ivan
Ivan is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberly decided to make him part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Georgie, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Georgie
Georgie is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Olive, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Olive
Olive is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dominion, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Dominion
Dominion is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberly decided to make him part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bane, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Bane
Bane is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberly decided to make him part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Mercedes, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Mercedes
Mercedes is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Asha, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Asha
Asha is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dexy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Dexy
Dexy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Stick House 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type
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).
