Bernedale Kennels, Saint Bernards of Supreme Quality.

21/09/2024

Don’t worry Mum, I’m still here!

21/09/2024

Nightmare traffic bumper to bumper was on both sides of the road Gold Coast to Brisbane last night, but we finally made it home to greet little Harriet who was no doubt feeling quite lonely after seeing her brothers abandon her yesterday.
Clean up day here today as life resumes to what ‘we know’ as normality.

21/09/2024

Our final delivery yesterday was to meet up with Ollie’s beautiful new family, who were quite besotted with their new family addition.
Introduction to life on a farm will ensure Ollie has lots of new animals to meet, but I’m sure none will be more welcoming than his Newfoundland big brother and his human little sister.
Thank you for the updated home pics, we truly loved meeting you both and I think Ollie is very lucky, I’m just not sure how long that doll’s house will remain unscathed though! 😜

21/09/2024

We had a huge day yesterday, with an early start to one of my favourite places where we met up with Eric’s new family for a hand over. Beautiful people and experienced Saint owners, they were most excited to welcome their new baby into their hearts, although I think were quite surprised that he was a slightly bigger baby than what they expected.
It is always lovely meeting up and spending quality time with our new families, even though time was tight.
So with a long trip ahead of them to take Eric home, we said our farewells, but not before a short detour for a family pic at the Big Banana.
Thank you for the updated home pic and thank you for loving our Eric!

14/09/2024

******* UPDATE, Ollie has been reserved , all going well he will be accompanying Eric for his journey on Friday, and Ollie will be going to live at Yamba.

This is Ollie, and he is our last puppy to be made available this year.
A week ago Ollie was to be a keeper, however as we initially planned this litter hoping for smooths; I have had to let my head rule my heart and concede to let Ollie go to a forever family home, and we will try again for more smooths in our next litter.

14/09/2024

Sisterly ❤️
These girls truly do love each other!

13/09/2024

*******Updated today, 14th September*******
Still 3 available!
Don’t forget before you hit pay, to scroll down on the page and take advantage of the highly discounted extra cover offer too!

For anyone thinking of purchasing a Dazy Dog bed, if you are quick you can snap one up at a bargain price.

11/09/2024

With Dazy Dog – I just got recognised as one of their rising fans! 🎉

10/09/2024

We had a visit today from a 92 year old lady that wanted to see a puppy, she was quite amused when he rolled over for a belly rub and she happily obliged him.

09/09/2024

Eric is reserved!

09/09/2024

For those that seek to engage in performance sports with their dogs, no matter what platform, always remember to practice good sportsmanship!
Because everyone notices and talks about the sooky la la’s that make a ‘quick getaway’ when they don’t win!
Whether it be Conformation, Obedience, Agility, FlyBall, Herding, Lure Coursing or even Dancing With Dogs, irrespective of whether you win or lose, show respect to your fellow exhibitors, your Judge, your dog, and most importantly self respect to yourself!
This topic re emerged over the weekend in a phone conversation I received from a fellow exhibitor I had not spoken to for many years.
When people enter any competition expecting solely to win, they are often destined for disappointment, and it’s often a long drive home.
How tragic they are, that they can’t just enjoy the quality time they have spent with their dog, all because they are going home ‘without’ that frilly piece of ribbon!
I mentioned a show we attended almost 20 years ago now and the same thing happened, although in this instance, the person was so upset that they didn’t win the breed, they left in such a hurry that they robbed themselves of an opportunity to go back in for group in the Baby class.
And it doesn’t just happen with Dogs, sadly there are bad losers out there in many different categories.
It costs nothing to maintain a little dignity and exercise good manners to all that surround you.

08/09/2024

Follow up pics from his new family, Alfie is now Franklin!
This is what we all hope for when our babies leave us, a fabulous secure yard, crate training in process, indoor and outdoor living, allowing for lots of rest and lots of love!

07/09/2024

My phone keeps ringing, (only 3 so far today) yes they are papered and yes the parents are scored!
Are you after a pet, or one for breeding, only a pet, definitely not for breeding!
Too funny, but the little hiccup is when I mention that word Vasectomy!
Which truly re enforces to me how again people with ulterior motives can’t be upfront with what they are after.
Admittedly one had no idea that a baby Saint can’t be left unattended to run around a yard with a mature dog of another breed. 😱
Please people, do not get offended when breeders that care about the future development of their babies try to point out how easily a giant breed with heavy bones can so easily injure themselves during their growth periods, this breed is NOT the breed for everyone!
Some of the finer b***d Saint puppies will cope better, but over exercising any giant breed puppy can too often lead to problems.
So NO, I am not desperate to sell a puppy, I always believe that the right home finds them.
And if you do want one to breed from, try ringing another breeder, there are plenty out there that will sell an entire puppy to you with no questions asked, but we are not one of them.
All the BYB’s with litters must be loving me right now, for I have truly opened the door for them!

06/09/2024

Alfie and Archie both left us this evening, so we are feeling a tad light on right now.
Pics here are of Archie with his new Mumma, leaving us, and later in his new home, now called Wilbur!
I’m sure he will have a very spoilt life.

04/09/2024

Yesterday a lady rang me with every intent of buying a puppy, but after we spoke at great length, she called me a Negative Nellie, and questioned if I truly wanted to sell her a puppy at all, because by the end of the 40 minute phone call, she told me I had turned her off the breed!
I stress continually that this is NOT the breed for everyone!
And yes, you can call me a Negative Nellie if you want, because I WILL tell you all the negatives of living with a Saint!
But in my opinion, there are many many more
positives that outweigh those negatives in abundance, and these are only the positives that a true Saint lover will know, love, experience and fully appreciate.
I point out all the negatives because I love my babies so very much that I only want them to go to a home and family that is going to be their forever home/family, because they do fully understand what they are taking on.
And to the lady that I turned off the breed yesterday, I make no apologies Sandra, because I am glad that I prevented you from making an error in purchasing a puppy that would not have suited your life style in any way!!!
The Saint Bernard is a ‘people’ dog, they love to be with you and around you. They are a loyal companion and will make your family feel protected, but they would not cope well being left alone from 6:am until 9:pm because you like to dine out after work.
If left alone with little company to stimulate them, they do have the potential to find their own entertainment by destroying anything that surrounds them that takes their fancy.
Please people, remember this, and forgive me if I appear harsh and reluctant to sell a puppy, it is because I won’t sugar coat things just to make a sale.
I see too many Saints come into welfare, because they have been too loosely sold with their new families being given no foresight into the general needs and requirements of this breed.

03/09/2024

Please people, if you don’t want a puppy for another 2 years, wait until then to ask for an application form.
I think this would generally apply from all breeders.
One of the application forms I received has requested information on litters in 2026, as that is when they will be back living in Australia!!
May I also point out that rough and smooth does not mean that one coat is soft and one coat is prickly, and no, they cannot be compared to a Shar Pei.
The rough coat on a Saint is longer in length and does need attention in grooming, with the ears, pants and tail areas the most likely to tangle. Also the roughs need regular trimming between the pads of their feet, or their toes will splay.
The smooth coat is shorter in length and other than a regular brush through to remove dead hair, requires minimal grooming attention.
The coat on a healthy Saint should feel soft and plush to touch.
I hope this helps.

03/09/2024

Due to a deferment until our next planned litter, we still have 1 boy available to go to his forever family home.
Sadness starting to envelope me, I have enjoyed watching the antics of these babies.

26/08/2024

Thank you to everyone that has sent back an application form!
We have way more returned applications than we do puppies that will be made available, however going through these forms some are requesting puppies for 2025 and we do not store application forms for reference with future litters.
Today the babies were all vaccinated, health checked and microchipped, so this week we will be going through the application forms and offering those that we will make available, to selected families.
Once a person accepts their offer, we will place a reserved sign on that puppy.
This does NOT mean that the puppy is sold!
Once accepted, the puppy is reserved for a limited time only, as no puppy is considered sold until it has been paid for.
We have previously had people accept a puppy and then withdrawn from offer when their reserved time had expired, with no intention of any funds forthcoming.
Some people find it amusing to set people up to ‘pretend’ to buy a puppy, in order to open the field for another breeder.
If no payment is made for a reserved puppy in due time, that puppy will then be made available to another applicant.

25/08/2024

6 Week pics today!
First time with a doggy dryer after their bath, which some took in their stride and 2 objected to with gusto.
Trying to get their attention for a pic was also not the easiest, when they much preferred to look at the older ones who were fixated on the entire ordeal.
Next time I will have some grandkids here to help me!

24/08/2024

19/08/2024

I just received an update on Kenny, he has settled in fabulously, his new family are thrilled with his lovely soft and gentle nature and his housemate Normie has accepted him well.
Apparently he loves to stay on guard and keep his eye on the neighbourhood happenings!
Thanks for sharing Leci.