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Meet Our

J & J Dogs

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Bernese Mountain Dog posing for the camera

Miss Meadow is our independent, goofy, and stubborn Baby Berner! Meadow can always be found on her resident-spot on the end of our bed or laying in her favorite pile of dirt in the yard. Nothing makes Meadow happier than frolicking through the trails and running up and down mountainsides. The steeper the climb the better! Meadow is notorious for giving the "Berner Boop" and requiring our attention always. She keeps us laughing with her tude' and constant requests for more treats! Meadow is a phenomenal mom and takes great care of her babies! 

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J.S. Miss Rebel Meadow, CGC

"Meadow"

Berner Garde #206364

AKC #WS72265003

DOB: 03/01/2021

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Clear

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Clear

  • Von Willebrand Disease I (vWD 1), Clear

  • OFA Eye Certification, Normal (08/06/2022)

  • OFA Cardiac Evaluation, Normal (08/06/2022)

  • OFA Elbow Dysplasia Final, Normal (03/02/2023)

  • OFA Hip Dysplasia Final, Excellent (03/02/2023)

Golden Retriever lying in the grass

Sage is Jimmy's dog through and through (He had to have a least one to himself!). Sage is so full of life and energy; we really didn't have to think hard before settling on Lil' Spunky Sage. Sage's other favorite person in the world is her Grandpa--those two are always into trouble together. It's hard to keep Sage out of the water and even harder to take her favorite fetching tire toy away. Sage has the fiercest cuddles, the warmest hugs, and the biggest affection for sticks! 

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J.S. Lil Spunky Sage, CGC

"Sage"

AKC#SS32224301

DOB: 12/30/2021

CHIC #192848

  • Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Clear

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Clear

  • Congenital Ichthyosis (Ich), Carrier. Has one copy of the variant.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL), Clear

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA1), Clear

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA2), Clear

  • Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRCD), Clear 

  • Sensory Ataxic Neuropathy (SAN), Clear 

  • OFA Eye Certification, Normal (12/09/2023)

  • OFA Cardiac Evaluation, Normal (12/09/2023)

  • OFA Elbow Dysplasia Final, DJD Grade 1 (03/04/2024) ***Sage broke her elbow when she was 13 weeks old. She had surgery to repair it. The changes  in her elbow are not believed to be genetic*** 

  • OFA Hip Dysplasia Final, Good (03/04/2024)

Newfoundland female posing in front of flowers

Fern, or Fernie as she goes by in our house, has been our biggest and softest addition to the pack! She is strikingly gorgeous and she receives attention (and treats!) wherever she goes. Fern's favorite activity is swimming nonstop, protecting small children, taking the longest to eat her treats, and giving endless kisses. She's up next for earning her Canine Good Citizen Title!

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J.S. Midsummer's Eve Hidden Treasure

"Fern"

AKC# WS78440805
DOB: 09/06/2022

  • Newfoundland Cystinuria (CYS), Clear.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Clear.

  • B Locus (B LOCUS), C (At Risk/Affected) Two copies of the mutation and will likely have a brown/chocolate coat color. 

  • D Locus (D LOCUS), B (Carrier) One copy of the normal gene and one copy of the mutation associated with dilute coat coloring. 

  • S Locus (S LOCUS), A (Clear) Two copies of the normal gene and will not develop white spotting, parti, piebald or flash coat color. 

  • OFA Eye Certification, Normal (12/09/2023)

  • OFA Cardiac Evaluation, Normal (12/09/2023)

  • OFA Patella, Normal (12/09/2023)

  • OFA Thyroid, Normal (12/09/2023)

  • OFA Elbow Dysplasia Final- *Testing When 2YO

  • OFA Hip Dysplasia Final- *Testing When 2YO

Golden Retriever enjoying a car ride

Daisy is the matriarch to our pack! She is a protector and never strays far from our sides. Daisy's favorites things in the world are swimming in any and every body of water, carrying around her tennis ball, going for walks, cuddling on the couch, and eating apples and carrots on her lick mat. Daisy is the absolute best at teaching our other dogs and new puppies the ropes of being a good citizen and has made puppy training a breeze! 

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J.S. Daisy Doodle

"Daisy"

AKC#SS00750203
DOB: 07/3/2017

​Daisy is spayed and enjoys being the "grandma" of our pack! 

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Bernese Mountain Dog breeder in Michigan
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Copper IV

Owner: Stacy Hekstra

Berner Garde #201671

AKC#WS69141605

DOB 06/15/2020

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Clear

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Clear

  • Von Willebrand Disease I (vWD 1), Clear

  • OFA Elbow Dysplasia Final, Normal (05/08/2023)

  • OFA Hip Dysplasia Final, Excellent  (05/08/2023)

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