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Sugarplum Bernese
Meet the breeder
I'm Jessica H., the breeder behind Sugarplum Bernese located in Elk Ridge, UT. We're proud to share that the parents of our puppies have undergone comprehensive testing and achieved high scores on their OFA evaluations. With a lineage that boasts Champion European Show lines, our puppies are not just adorable but also come from a healthy and distinguished background.
Q. & A. with Jessica
What makes your program special?
Our dogs Rosie and Maisie are in our home. We don't have and "guardian homes". I believe dogs are better when the puppies are raised in a home not out in a kennel. The sounds, smells, and constant touch from kids and adults helps make a well rounded dog.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 Jessica
Jessica 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC limited registration. First round of vaccinations, deworming, health Certificate. A puppy bag with a blanket from home, toys, a bag of food and a pamphlet to help you with your new puppy. All of our puppies are the same price. The order of the deposit is the order puppies will be picked after 5 weeks of age. Puppies will be evaluated by a 3rd party to help determine the best match to their new family.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jessica.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elk Ridge, UT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Provo Airport
Meet in Salt Lake City, UT
More about Jessica
Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sugarplum 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Sugarplum 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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).
