Sunny Chestnut Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Sunny Chestnut F., the breeder behind Sunny Chestnut Farm located in Boone, NC. Sunny Chestnut Farm is situated on 100 acres of woods, trails, and streams at an elevation of 4500 ft in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. With the extreme weather at this location, along with loads of snow, an active outdoor lifestyle, children, and other pets, the Berner is absolutely the perfect dog for us. Breeding and training my Bernese Mountain Dogs is not only a hobby but a passion. Our dogs are a huge part of our family and live in our home with us. All of our Berners have been genetically tested for Von Willibrands, Sod1b and DM to ensure that we are not only contributing to the breed but also providing an amazing pet and companion. We practice ENS/Puppy Culture techniques and puppies are whelped and raised in our home with the rest of the family. They are exposed to numerous different animals (big and small) as well as friends and family. I hold certification from Animal Behavioral College as well as having completed multiple classes through AKC Canine College on breeding, genetics, confirmation, judging and CGC evaluating. Please check out our website and instagram for more information and a lot of pictures of our beautiful Berners, living their best dog life!
Q. & A. with Sunny Chestnut
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding through training.What makes your program special?
I utilize ENS puppy culture techniques as these are proven, long standing practices that result in happier, healthier and more balanced puppies and dogs. I also spend alot of time with my dogs and training them. Five have CGC titles as well as four of them having Advanced CGC and Urban Canine. I also have dogs in nosework classes , fit dog, treiball class and star puppy classes. When we are not training, we are hiking, playing in the snow or sleeping!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sunny Chestnut
Sunny Chestnut 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 Sunny Chestnut to learn more details about pricing.
“Deposits are non refundable but can appplied to a different litter at a different time if need be.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sunny Chestnut 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 Sunny Chestnut 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 Sunny Chestnut directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sunny Chestnut.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Boone, NC
4369 miles away
·
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
4388 miles away
·
More about Sunny Chestnut
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, American Kennel Club Canine College, CANINE GOOD CITIZEN.
Sunny Chestnut has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Sunny Chestnut was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sunny Chestnut is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunny Chestnut 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
Yosef, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Yosef
Yosef is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sunny Chestnut decided to make him part of their program. Sunny Chestnut 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.
Tweetsie, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Tweetsie
Tweetsie is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sunny Chestnut decided to make her part of their program. Sunny Chestnut 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
Great level
Sunny Chestnut 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.
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.
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), 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).
