Thalassa Bernese Mtn. Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Joan G., the breeder behind Thalassa Bernese Mtn. Dogs located in New York. My dogs are proven champions in the ring and in the hearts of their forever families. I strive to produce outstanding puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive and have wonderful temperaments. I devote my time, energy, and attention to each litter to ensure puppies get the best start in life.
Q. & A. with Joan
Why did you start breeding?
I regularly participate in conformation shows and started breeding to continue and improve upon my prized Bernese Mountain Dog line. It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same.What makes your program special?
I am a proud breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs and am so excited to share my love of them with the world. My heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that I breed my dogs by. I will always stand behind my puppies, and I strive to place each puppy in an enriching and loving home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Joan
Joan 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 Joan to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Joan 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 Joan 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 Joan 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
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 Joan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New York
3853 miles away
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More about Joan
Club memberships
Joan is a member of Bernese Mountain Dog of Nashoba Valley and Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Joan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Joan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Joan’s links
Joan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thalassa Bernese Mtn. Dogs 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
Excellent level
Thalassa Bernese Mtn. Dogs 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile, 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).
