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Snowbound Bernese Mountain Dog	Please contact us for information on upcoming litter plans or if you have breed/puppy related questions. Our next breeding is planned for this summer with our Aare! Please contact us for information on the stud and dam As always, our dogs are fed all natural and raw food diets. Pups are fed all natural food as well. Dew claws will be removed, all pups will be microchipped, vet checked twice, and registered with AKC. All families receive a complementary DVD on puppies. For our next litter we will be giving limited vaccinations. Pups receive natural antibodies from the dam so there is no reason to bombard their immune systems at such a young age. Vaccinations are becoming very controversial as they have been linked to serious health issues. If you feel you must use a rabies vaccination I would recommend waiting until 6 months of age. A healthy immune system is key to good health and dogs/pups obtain this through diet and environment. Marley (C litter) at 1.5 years, and Fergus (A litter) at four weeks. Eira Sistable (Mocha) 10 mo.with Nanook, Gorgeous Lily, both E litter (Luna left) and new Therapy Dog Marley (Beemer) from the B Litter, enjoying the snow. We're so proud of him. Congratulations to the Blair family! Fall portrait of Marley. He loves having photos taken. What a handsome boy. Sydney, E litter Loving the free fields to run in! *McKinley at 1 year, Happy Birthday big boy! - Jaques with Dreamboat Annie* *Marley* and Arlo Molly, Mandy and Soula Charlie, and Charlie at one (McKinley) Puppy 101 Our pups are whelped in the home in a very clean and controlled environment. We begin with early neonatal stimulation at days 3-16, followed by gradual exposure to household sounds and gentle handling as the pups get older. By gradually exposing our pups to household sounds and gentle handling, the pups adapt better to their new homes and families and can handle life's stresses. Mini stresses also boosts their immune system. We believe that a well socialized puppy is a happy and mentally healthy puppy. To this end we select very special people to help us in this wonderful part of puppy rearing. We allow our adoptive families to visit once the pups are five weeks of age and we have a small group of trusted friends who socialize the pups as well. We specifically use individuals of both sexes, young children with their higher voices and quicker movements and older people with lower voices and slower movements. We also provide additional information for families with children so that the transition into the new home is a smooth transition. Families receive a basic puppy training video prior to receiving their pups. Seven ages of people, seven surfaces and seven environments make for a well adjusted pup. We think of this as our Puppy Preschool. We post weekly photos for our families so that they too can enjoy how quickly these little miracles grow! For litter information and inquires please contact us at tennesse@charter.net Questions to honestly ask yourself before considering a puppy. Do you have time and patience to care for a new puppy? Do you have the financial means to cover the yearly vet bills, food, obedience training, yearly licensing and kenneling. Do you own a home with a yard for daily exercise? Berners don't do well living in a kennel. Can you live with a large dog in your home? Is your entire family allergy free from dogs? Berners are shedders. Will the fur on your carpet, clothes and occasionally in your food drive you nuts? Have you researched the breed and health concerns, such as hip and elbow dysplasia, or cancers? Are you willing to be committed to this pup for it's entire life? If you are interested please contact me. I would love to discuss any concerns or answer any questions you may have about the breed, nutrition or training, whether you're looking for a puppy or not! I am dedicated to each puppy that I bring into this world for it's entire life. My puppy contracts do not have a lot of strings attached but instead use common sense, which includes a spay/neuter clause. This is to look after my puppies after they leave me. I will be available to answer any questions you have one week, one month or years after you adopt a pup.
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