1 Month Free Pet Insurance
Cover for Bernese Mountain Dog puppies ranges from: $60.14/mo ~ $96.55/mo*
Cover for Bernese Mountain Dog puppies ranges from: $60.14/mo ~ $96.55/mo*
KIM HADDON has been breeding, showing, carting and obedience
training dogs since 1973. ZEIGEN KENNELS are founders of the BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG in Australia since 1984.
Dedicated to improving longivity and soundness, we have selectively Imported Bernese direct from Switzerland, Sweden, Russia and other countries, to combine with our very sound homebred Bernese, enabling us to breed large, strong moving Bernese and puppies with happy, healthy, loving and loyal temperaments.
ZEIGEN KENNELS have long been known for producing the Top Soundness Producing sires in Australasia and for this reason Zeigen bred dogs have formed the foundation to many well known Kennels throughout Australia, New Zealand and abroad.
KIM HADDON is an FCI/ANKC INT. ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGE
(All Rounder)
and DRAFT JUDGE
For All Information regarding Bernese Mountain Dogs,
Contact: KIM HADDON, "ZEIGEN BERNESE".
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Our aim at Darkcrush is to produce sound, typical Bernese who can perform in the show & obedience rings, yet ultimately be faithful family companions for both ourselves & our puppy buyers.
We screen our breeding stock for Hip & Elbow Displaysia (AVA xray scoring after 12mths of age), Von Willebrands Disease (VwD), & Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) for both genes (SOD1A & SOD1B). We can talk you through the pedigrees of our dogs incl. lifespans & any known health issues.
Bernese world-wide have a lifespan of just shy of 8 yrs, so please do your research into the breed before purchasing as they will not suit everyone. Please beware of scammers & non-reputable breeders!! Facebook posts saying "available now" are not legit!
I am an ANKC breeder registered with DOGS Victoria and sell all pups on Limited papers between 8-12 weeks of age. As a small breeder wait times for puppies may vary (I do not keep a wait list). I ask that you please only call me on Saturdays, or between 4pm-7pm weekdays. If I do not answer, PLEASE leave a voicemail.
Please note that I do not sell pups interstate.
Email enquiries should include your name/s, location, lifestyle, & what you are looking for in a companion.
Conformation & performance enquiries are welcomed.
**SMS enquiries are NOT responded to.**
We don't keep a wait list, but general breed enquiries are encouraged. Please note that not all homes are suitable to Bernese. We may advise another breed for you.
We have owned and loved Bernese since 1991. We breed only from exceptional stock and every breeding is carefully planned to ensure a quality litter as we intend to keep a puppy ourselves. Our dogs live within our home as treasured members of our family and go running on a regular basis, as well as being top show dogs.
Home to some of New Zealand's top winning Bernese - and making history in NZ.
GRAND CHAMPION, BISS & 3 x BIS NZ CH Schallenberg I Am Giant - "Idaho" - awarded BEST IN SHOW under breed specialist Lyn Brand (Branbern) Aust and a NEW ZEALAND FIRST - NATIONAL 2015 BEST IN SHOW WINNER - Judge: Mr Adrian Bosa (Argentina) and gaining his GRAND CHAMPION title (another NZ first) Judge: Mr N Trainor (NZ) in June 2016. BEST IN SPECIALTY winner and Best In Swiss Show in 2015 - Judge: Mr & Mrs Buxton (US)
BISS NZ CH Schallenberg Just Wild About "Fergie" - awarded BEST IN SPECIALTY in 2014 - 44 entries (14 imports) - under breed specialist Michael Leonard.
CH Schallenberg Sweetest Thing - Dante - Top Winning Bernese in New Zealand for 2008 & 2009.
BIS NZ CH Sennen Maden Heaven (Imp Aust) - BEST OF BREED at the NATIONAL DOG SHOW in October 2010, 2011 and 2012. Sienna wins BEST IN SHOW (Judge: Mrs C HAller (Can)- Eukanuba Sevens and Best of Breed and short listed at Nationals (2012) third year in a row!! Our young girl Delta was awarded Reserve of Breed.
Our dogs are fed exclusively on Royal Canin and we are also proud Royal Canin Ambassadors
Starbern is a small kennel located in the Macedon Ranges, my dogs are family members who are welcome inside and enjoy an active lifestyle on our 40 acre property.
My aim is to breed healthy, sound, correct and great family companions. All breeding stock is tested for Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, Von Willebrands Disease, Degenerative Myelopathy for both genes (SOD1A & SOD1B) and Histio Sarcoma Pre test.
We offer a lifetime of support for all our puppies
Puppies will be raised in our house and will be available to the very best of homes
I am an ANKC breeder registered with DOGS Victoria and sell all pups on Limited Registration
Please contact via email : [email protected]
Instagram : Starbern_bmd
CURRENTLY NOT TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR MY WAITLIST
We are extremely proud of the Grand, National and International Champions we have bred, along with obedience and tracking champions. Most of all our dogs temperaments stand out as loyal and trustworthy companions.
Sound in body and mind our Bernese Mountain Dogs are the true heavier European type. Our bloodlines incorporate dogs that we have imported from around the world to improve upon our foundations. All our dogs are hip and elbow scored. Zanzebern have bred over 50 champions across 10 countries. We have owned and bred International All Breeds Best in Show winners, Specialty Best in show winners. We provide full and ongoing support to the families that offer a home to one of our offspring.
** Please note - we will not respond to text message/SMS enquiries**
We have no planned litters
Dogs NSW Member - 2000686610
My breeder status can be verified via the Dogs NSW website.
We have available to their forever homes
4 Females
2 Males
Puppies come
Vaccinated
Wormed
Micro Chipped
Registered with Dogs Australia
6 weeks free puppy insurance
For more information please contact us