Thumb Coast Bernese
- Port Huron, MI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Debbi G., the breeder behind Thumb Coast Bernese located in Port Huron, MI. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on confirmation and intelligence. We strive to provide our families with healthy family pets.
Q. & A. with Debbi
Why did you start breeding?
I have owned and showed dogs since the early '90s. We fell in love with this breed and wanted to contribute to making the breed better. Bernese are great family dogs and we wanted to help make other people's dreams come true by owning one of these fabulous dogs.What makes your program special?
We extensively research pedigrees to make sure that our breeding dogs compliment each other. We strive to always breed better.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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Debbi
Debbi 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, vaccinations, dewormings and socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of the sex. Includes registration, dew claw removal and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debbi 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 Debbi 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 Debbi 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 Debbi.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Port Huron, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bishop Airport
More about Debbi
Club memberships
Debbi is a member of Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. and Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain dog club.
Debbi has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Debbi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Debbi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thumb Coast 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
Amy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Amy
Amy is such a love. Has an outstanding temperament. She has nice movement and a gorgeous head.
Good health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), +5 more.
Leonard, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Leonard
Leonard is the most sweetest boy. He has a great temperament. He has a fabulous pedigree. He has good bone a beautiful head and gorgeous movement.
Good health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Thumb Coast 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Brucellosis
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.
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).
