Zarah's Bernese Mountain Dogs

Lella S.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • Marion, IN
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Meet the breeder

I'm Lella S., the breeder behind Zarah's Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Marion, IN. At Zarah's Bernese Mountain Dogs, we offer high-quality, loved puppies that make perfect companions. We are a mother-daughter duo who have a passion for this special breed.

Q. & A. with Lella

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We fell in love with the breed and was a passion/adventure we could share together.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are a small operation, this allows us to spend plenty of time with our puppies to ensure they are socialized and cared for properly. We perform a myriad of tests on our sires and dams to make sure each litter is as healthy as possible. These puppies and dogs are a huge part of our family and life, they are a special dog that deserves a loving forever home.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Lella

Lella 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes dewclaw removal, deworming, 1st vaccine, vet check, 1yr health guarantee, AKC registration, and puppy socialization. All puppies sold with limited registration. Full registration available only for approved individuals.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lella 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 Lella 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 Lella 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lella.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Marion, IN

449 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Indianapolis Airport

473 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Lella can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Lella

  • Lella has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Lella was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Lella’s links

Lella is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Zarah's 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Zarah's 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 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.

  • 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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