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Breeder Referral

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America recommends all breeders perform the follow health tests on all breeding stock: (http://www.bmdca.org/health/tests.php)

  • AKC DNA Profile (to document parentage)
  • DNA test for von Willebrand’s Disease TYPE 1 (VetGen or GenSol)
  • Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP evaluation)
  • Elbow Dysplasia (OFA)
  • Eye examination by a board certified ACVO ophthalmologist (results registered with OFA)
  • Congenital cardiac exam (auscultation, OFA evaluation with cardiologist exam)
  • Many breeders also test for other health issues such as degenerative myelopathy (DNA test by GenSol)

These results are available to the public for verification at either:
www.ofa.org or www.bernergarde.org

Breeders

Brightman, Sue

Arundel Kennels
(585) 768-2095
[email protected]

Krebs, Lori

Jo-Le Berners
(315) 783-3220
[email protected]