Swamp Creek Berners
- Auburn, IN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Matt and Marilyn S., the breeder behind Swamp Creek Berners located in Auburn, IN. Swamp Creek Berners is a small family based breeder of adorable, sweet Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Q. & A. with Matt and Marilyn
What makes your program special?
Our 8 children love to spoil our puppies before they come to you. Our puppies are well loved and socialized before going to their new homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Matt and Marilyn
Matt and Marilyn 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Matt and Marilyn partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“If you desire to take one of our adorable little teddy bears home, $200 to reserve a specific puppy. Our puppies are $2800 each and include limited AKC registration. If you desire to take one of our adorable little babies home, we require a $200 deposit to reserve one. Our puppies are $2800 each and include limited AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Matt and Marilyn 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 Matt and Marilyn 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 Matt and Marilyn 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
- 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
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Matt and Marilyn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Auburn, IN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fort Wayne Airport
Flexible meeting point
Matt and Marilyn can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Matt and Marilyn
Matt and Marilyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Matt and Marilyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Matt and Marilyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Swamp Creek Berners 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
Matt and Marilyn S.
Litter update on 05 May •Playtime outside today! 🥰🐾
Hank and Maggie's litter
Matt and Marilyn S.
Litter update on 05 May •Puppy tug-a-war! Who's going to win?😅🥰
Max and Myla's litter
Matt and Marilyn S.
Litter update on 02 May •It's a great day to run and play outside!!🥰🥰🐾🐾
Max and Myla's litter
Matt and Marilyn S.
Litter update on 21 Apr •Out on the front porch for playtime.🥰
Max and Myla's litter
Matt and Marilyn S.
Litter update on 28 June 2025 •Since it finally cooled down a little, the puppies are just loving romping and playing in the grass outside!!🥰💕
Hank and Nika's litter
Parent dogs
Myla, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Myla
Myla is a very happy, sweet, energetic Berner. Myla has a goofy side, and makes us laugh often. 😊 She loves to get out and run and play, especially with ropes. 🥰
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Hank, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Hank
Hank is a very stocky 110 lb Berner. He is very active and energetic. Hank loves to be around people and loves to give hugs.
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.
Maggie, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Maggie
Swampcreek Maggie is very gentle- natured. She loves to be around people and is very friendly. She loves to run and play for a little, when I let her outside, but then content to just follow me around or sit at my feet. 🥰
Great health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.
Maggie, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Matt and Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Matt and Marilyn 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.
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Swamp Creek Berners 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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 Matt and Marilyn to bring home their puppies.
Amy L.
Verified owner · June 2026
+5Matt and Marilyn were so kind and accommodating. We live over 900 miles away and were able to coordinate details on flights that worked best for both parties. They were also very transparent about previous vet records and current feeding/supplement schedules. They truly made the transition of getting our new puppy easy and painless. Daisy has been settling in well with our other dog and is a very quick learner! I would highly recommend Matt and Marilyn for anyone looking to add a Berner to their family!
Madison J.
Verified owner · June 2026
Matt and Marilyn were awesome to work with! They were super responsive and very kind people with beautiful dogs! We highly recommend!
Halec S.
Verified owner · May 2026
+4Matt and Marilyn made the process of getting our puppy Boden (formerly Alex) as perfect as it could possibly be. They responded to every message within 24 hours, provided all the OFA certifications and vaccines/deworming/1st vet visit info prior to picking up our puppy, sent picture and video updates consistently, and were incredibly flexible when coordinating our pick up time (as we had a 4 hour drive). It is incredibly common to hear of puppy mill stories when buying a puppy, however this could not be further from that with Matt and Marilyn. We immediately took our puppy to the vet the day after pick up and were told he is as healthy as it gets. Our puppy was not only healthy but already extremely well socialized after spending countless hours with Matt and Marilyn’s wonderful children. If you want a Bernese mountain dog, please do yourself a favor and go with Matt and Marilyn as your breeder. There is nothing better than getting a puppy the right way and they are clearly the right people to work with to do so.
Danielle G.
Verified owner · June 2026
Matt and Marilyn were truly wonderful to work with through the whole process. They were very responsive and shared pictures and videos of our puppy as she grew before we picked her up. They take really great care of the puppies and made sure we were set up for success. Also I love that their kids were so involved and helped take care of the puppies too. We feel very blessed to find a wonderful and kind breeder. Our BMD is so cute and sweet!
Ericka W.
Verified owner · June 2026
+8From dog selection to my absolute perfect baby coming home Matt and Marilyn were absolutely amazing. I was looking for a service prospect and i definitely believe I got one. They care so much about their puppies and put in so much work before hand and it’s so noticeable that the puppy I received was loved, cared for and appropriately exposed to environments and handling before getting to me. They were wonderful with sharing growth pictures and helping me with transport from door to door. I am so thankful for this wonderful breeder and so excited for the future with my puppy!
Kelly H.
Verified owner · May 2026
Marilyn was great to work with! Sent me videos and picture and kept me informed. They met me half way to get Henry (George). He’s the cutest puppy and full of personality! We love him to death and he’s settling right in.
