Willow Wood Bernese
- Holland, MI
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel V., the breeder behind Willow Wood Bernese located in Holland, MI. My goal as a breeder is to raise healthy puppies with amazing temperaments that will thrive in their forever homes. My dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. The puppies are raised in the house and receive all the attention they need to feel secure and loved.
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
I had my own Bernese Mountain Dog and fell in love with the breed. I wanted to do my part as a responsible breeder and produce healthy, well-rounded pups. The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born and helping shape them in preparation for their new homes is the most rewarding experience ever! Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health and happiness at the start of its life.What makes your program special?
I am dedicated to preparing my puppies to thrive as their best selves, and I work with integrity with everything that I set my mind to. My dogs and puppies are considered members of my family, and they get the best care I can possibly provide. My breeding program stands out amongst others because of the personal attention I give to every detail of the journey.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 5-Purple
Went homeFemale
Boy 1-Blue
Went homeMale
Girl 2-Pink
Went homeFemale
Girl 3-Orange
Went homeFemale
Girl 1-Yellow
Went homeFemale
Girl 4-Teal
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Brown Boy
Went homeMale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel 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
"Price includes dew claw removal, deworming, micro chipping, first set of vaccines and all initial vet care. Puppies are socialized per Puppy Culture principles and are raised in our home by family. Each puppy will get a Willow Wood puppy bag with all vet records, microchip information, food starter, training treats, blanket with litter scent, and AKC folder. New owner families will register their puppy with limited AKC registration at adoption day. Deposit is part of total price."
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel directly.
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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachel.
Breeder's location
Meet in Holland, MI
4227 miles away
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More about Rachel
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Rachel’s links
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willow Wood 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
Litter and program updates
Rachel V.
Litter update on 30 Nov 2024 •Ruby and Max at 6 weeks- striking a fluffy pose
Hondo and Geneva's litter
Parent dogs
Geneva, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Geneva
Perfect markings, normal coat color, normal bite. Alert and intelligent.
Good health testing
von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.
Willow, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Willow
Willow is a female Bernese Mountain Dog about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Good health testing
DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Willow Wood 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.
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.
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).
