Willow Tree Berners
- Middleburg, PA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Vanessa M., the breeder behind Willow Tree Berners located in Middleburg, PA. We absolutely love berners and Shelties and have just a litter or 2 per year(total not per breed). All of our dogs are pets and live in our home. We do not have “kennels” and the dogs live with 3 cats and our 3 children. Our puppies come extremely well rounded, and make great additions! They are raised in our home and accustomed to everyday household noises and commotion. Also all puppies come started on house and crate training, wormed multiple times, age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, vet exam and a goodie bag.
Q. & A. with Vanessa
Why did you start breeding?
We just love the breed and we really struggled to find in home raised puppies when we got our current berners. It has taken us a very long time to find home raised, super social high quality dogs and we would love to share that with your family.What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised from birth until they go to their forever families in our home under foot. We spend so much quality time with them, training, socializing, and just turning them into great pets.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Bernese Mountain Dog puppies include rust and white, black tan and white, and 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 1
Went homeMale
Eggnog
Went homeMale
Cookie
Went homeFemale
Grinch
Went homeMale
Elf
Went homeMale
Emma
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Ulta
Went homeFemale
Z
Went homeFemale
Zhara
Went homeFemale
Bean
Went homeMale
Two face
Went homeMale
Russet
Went homeMale
Herbert
Ready now4 months old · Male
Foxy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Vanessa
Vanessa 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 between $1,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our berner puppies are priced at $3500, and our shelties are $1600.00 Please reach out for More info. Our deposits are non-refundable if you simply change your mind. If something would happen that the puppy is injured or something then we would gladly transfer your deposit to another expected litter or refund your deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Vanessa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Middleburg, PA
Other pick-up locations
More about Vanessa
Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Vanessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Vanessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willow Tree 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Shetland Sheepdog
Bernese Mountain Dog
Molly, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Molly
None
Roxy, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Roxy
Roxy is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Frisky, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Frisky
Frisky is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Lola, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Lola
Lola is a gorgeous 100lb very sticky/solid built girl! She is super sweet and loves everyone she meets!
Parent health testing
Willow Tree 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, 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).
