Swiss Mountain Bernese
Meet the breeder
I'm Lottie P., the breeder behind Swiss Mountain Bernese located in Rexburg, ID. We are passionate about this breed! Our mission is to raise pups that are set up to become the best companions. We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family.
Q. & A. with Lottie
Why did you start breeding?
We have had Bernese Mountain Dogs in my family almost consistently since the 1960s. My grandfather fell in love with the breed and participated in dog shows with his first Bernese, Bodie. My childhood Bernese, Gem, was the best dog and after she died at the age of 13, it took a while for us to be ready for another. I purchased Ruby in 2016, and Opal in 2020.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are our family first and foremost. We raise our puppies in our home and around our family. We start with ENS/ESI at 3 days old and begin kennel and potty training at 4 weeks to make the transition to their forever homes easier. We work through daily exposure activities, helping to desensitize our puppies loud noises, unusual objects, grooming and baths, etc.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Purple Collar Female
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Grey Collar Female
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White Collar Female
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Green Collar Male
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Yellow Collar Male
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Black Collar Male
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Orange Collar Male
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Pink Collar Female
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Blue Collar Male
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Red Collar Male
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Getting a puppy from Lottie
Lottie 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 $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Vaccinations, medications, and deworming records Microchip identification number 1 year health guarantee contract AKC paperwork + lineage Nutrition + grooming recommendations. To reserve a spot in line, you must first fill out our application. Once your submitted application has been approved, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is due to reserve a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lottie 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 Lottie 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 Lottie 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lottie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rexburg, ID
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
Flexible meeting point
Lottie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Lottie
Certifications & recognitions
Badass Breeder , Empowered Breeder .
Lottie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Lottie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Lottie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Swiss Mountain 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
Opal, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Opal
Opal is extremely loyal and is always at my side. She loves going on adventures and meeting other dogs. She is everything a Bernese Mountain Dog should be. She has a blocky head with a stocky build and beautiful markings; her coat is thick, soft, and medium length.
Uploaded health tests
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Swiss Mountain 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.
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).
