BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS

Our family has always owned fast paced working breeds for the farm such as Australian Shepards, Heelers and Border Collies.

But in 2018 we purchased our first purebred CKC Bernese Mountain Dog from a reputable breeder in British Columbia to see how we would enjoy a more ‘laid back’ breed around the farm. And I can confidently say that we are absolutely hooked.

The Bernese Mountain Dog temperament is calm, sociable and loyal yet bold and protective enough around the property. They are a large, fit livestock guardian and watchdog. Bernese descend from Roman Mastiff breeds. The name originates in the city of Berne, where old dogs drove herding animals and pulled farmers’ carts. Bernese Mountain Dog temperament made them the perfect mountain range draft dog. The Bernese Mountain Dog is giant, clever, energetic, powerful yet relaxed. They typically range in size from 80lbs to 130lbs depending on lineage and gender.

Our goal at Karlena Farms is to produce high quality family dogs focusing on longevity and personality for all to enjoy. Our Bernese are excellent with the animals, gentle with kids and other dogs and great guard dogs around the property (Or at least they would like to think that).

They get compliments on their great looks and docile, obedient demeanors everywhere we take them!

All of our breeding dogs are OFA approved for DM, DM2, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, and Thyroid Disease