Swiss Destiny Bernese Mountain Dogs

02/12/2025

This is Bristol, a Swiss Destiny pup alive and well at 11 years old!
IVORY/ICON LITTER
Gotta love those Icon genetics!

01/27/2025

Calling All Veteran Berners 10 years and older!
Berner-Garde is seeking DNA blood samples on dogs that are 10 years of age and older for future health research. The DNA blood samples will be stored at our BMD Repository at Michigan State University. These samples are extremely important for us to obtain and be ready to use as control samples for upcoming research projects. If you have a Berner over the age of 10 and would like to donate a blood sample, we can arrange to have a prepaid return shipping blood collection kit shipped to your home. Your veterinarian can then pull the blood at your convenience. Before a kit can be shipped, all diagnosed health information must be updated in the BG database. If you would like to participate or have questions, please contact :
Brycie Marine
[email protected]
Berner-Garde Trustee
Co-Liaison to the BMD Repository at MSU

01/26/2025

Vivienne and Zarf puppies
6 weeks old
All pups are reserved

01/26/2025

01/14/2025

Reunited: From the family “I have found Sunny! Thank you guys for all your help.”

Date Lost: 2025-10-13 Date Reunited: 2025-01-14

Lost Dog - Bernese Mountain Dog - Female - Minneapolis

Date Lost: 2025-01-13
Dog's Name: Sunny
Breed of Dog: Bernese Mountain Dog
Gender: Female
Closest Intersection: N. Knox Ave. & N. 26th Ave., Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN
Zip Code: 55411
Color: Black
Dog's Age: 3
Dog's Height / Weight: Large: Over 2' / Over 50 lbs
Any information on how lost or found, description, etc: None

More Info, Photos, and to Contact: https://petfbi.org/api/view/695643/d61ef9b1

Let's get Sunny home!

01/07/2025

If you want to buy a dog and walk away, don’t buy one from me.
If you want to pick a puppy because it came to you when you sat down or gave you a cute look, don’t buy one from me.
If you don’t want to take my recommendations on what food to feed or what is best for the health and well-being of the dog, after years of experience, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a puppy in a hurry, because you need it for a Christmas gift or to be in senior pictures, don’t buy one from me.
If you never plan to update me on how the dog is doing, or send a picture once in a while, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a dog to live in the backyard, run loose on a farm, and never share time in the house with your family, definitely don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a lawn ornament, you can buy one made of cement or plaster, not much care needed.
However, if you want a puppy that has parents with health testing, that was socialized, loved, and made a priority from the day it was born. A puppy who’s temperament and activity level has been carefully chosen to fit your lifestyle. A puppy selectively and purposefully bred to the standard set forth by our breed club, then maybe you do want to buy a dog from me.
If you want a breeder who will at any time in the dogs life take them back, no questions asked. A breeder who is there 24/7 for you and your dog for questions and concerns and will work hard to help you resolve any issues. Then you might want to buy a dog from me.
If you want a breeder who loves each puppy/dog with all their heart, considers you part of the family and will laugh or cry with you at any time. Well then, we might be a match.
Reputable breeders should never be lumped in with puppy mills, backyard breeders, or those who broker dogs. A reputable breeder will be able to provide clearances, a five-generation pedigree, an explanation as to why they bred the two dogs. While most of the time they will make little or no money. What money they might get is reinvested into the dogs one way or another.
A reputable breeder knows their dogs and can realistically tell you what to expect and when to guide you toward veterinarians, training facilities, and products that will benefit your dog.
A reputable breeder will be your friend, a guiding hand, and a strong shoulder.
So whatever choice you make, make it with the best interest of the dog in mind and if that’s not your plan, then don’t buy a dog from me.

- Author unknown, but I'm sure most ethical, reputable, preservationist breeders feel the same. Please feel free to re-post, I did then added my own puppy picture.

11/27/2024

10/20/2024

These Swiss Destiny Berners celebrated their 12th Birthday Saturday! Happy Birthday Ursa and Stoick!
Icon/Ebony litter

09/20/2024

FOUND SAFE