I'm Victoria P., the breeder behind Valor Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Granite City, IL. I am a preservation breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs striving to improve health and longevity! AKC Breeder of H.E.A.R.T. I am a member of the BMDCA Health Committee.
Q. & A. with Victoria
Why did you start breeding?
My mom bred Dobermans and showed them. I am a second-generation breeder!
What makes your program special?
My dogs are family pets first, show, and breeding dogs second. Their health is priority and my life revolves around improving the breed.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Dark Blue Collar
Went home
Male
Red Collar
Went home
Male
Yellow Collar
Went home
Female
Pink Collar
Went home
Female
Purple Collar
Went home
Female
Green Collar
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Victoria
Victoria 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 Victoria to learn more details about pricing.
“The price includes guarantee, socialization, AKC registration, deworming, fecal check, veterinarian exam, microchip with registration, first vaccines, doggie bag to go home, lifelong breeder support. nonrefundable deposits are to be made after puppies are born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Victoria.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Granite City, IL
681 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
473 miles away
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More about Victoria
Club memberships
Victoria is a member of Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Club, Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Heartland Bernese Mountain Dog Club, North County Obedience and Training Club, and Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern IL.
Certifications & recognitions
BMDCA health Committee Member , American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder, Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Victoria has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Victoria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Valor Bernese Mountain 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 dogs
Beretta, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Beretta
Beretta is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria 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.
Cake, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Cake
Cake is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria 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.
Bastiann, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Bastiann
Bastiann is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Victoria decided to make him part of their program. Victoria 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.
Ikon, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ikon
Ikon is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Victoria decided to make him part of their program. Victoria 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.
Tatiana, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Tatiana
Tatiana is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria 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.
Peter, dad
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Peter
Peter is a male Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Victoria decided to make him part of their program. Victoria 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.
Pixie, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Pixie
Pixie is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria 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
Excellent level
Valor Bernese Mountain 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 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 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 , 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis, Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, Dentition
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.
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, DNA Profile, DNA Repository, Histiocytic Sarcoma Pre-test DNA (from Antagene), von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Genetic Diversity Test
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).