A family kennel, in Aylmer.
Twelve years, three breeds, and one rule that has never changed: never more puppies than we can know by name.
It started with a dog we never intended to breed.
Juliette, our first Bernese, had a temperament our veterinarian called remarkable — calm, solid, curious without being pushy. He was the one who suggested, after two years of screenings, that she deserved a litter.
That litter taught us the essential thing: the difference between a puppy handled every day and a puppy who spent eight weeks in a pen never gets made up. You can still see it at five years old.
Twelve years later, we still raise them in the house. Litters are born in our living room, puppies learn the stairs before they leave, and we know each one well enough to know who they should go home with.
Three breeds, and nothing else.
We don't diversify. Knowing three lines well beats skimming eight.
Bernese mountain dog
The family dog par excellence: affectionate, steady, deeply attached to their people. They cope badly with long stretches alone — this is not a dog for a home that's empty twelve hours a day.
Worth knowing: a shorter lifespan (7 to 10 years) and heavy shedding. We say so plainly before any reservation.
Newfoundland
Gentle, patient, remarkably tolerant with children. A heavy dog that matures slowly, needing space and careful joint management while growing.
Worth knowing: they drool, a lot, and they love water to the point of obsession. Two non-negotiables.
Golden retriever
The most versatile of the three: sociable, highly food-motivated and therefore easy to train, comfortable with children and other animals.
Worth knowing: energetic until roughly age three. They need real outings, not just a big yard.
We also produce Bernese × Newfoundland crosses. Crossing two closely related breeds widens the gene pool and, on average, reduces the incidence of joint problems. These puppies come without registration papers — that's the only trade-off, and we own it.
What we screen for, and what we guarantee.
No breeding happens until both parents have completed the screenings recommended for their breed. Certificates are handed to you in person — not summarized, not "available on request".
Hips and elbows
X-rays evaluated by a recognized body, on both parents, before mating.
Heart and eyes
Cardiac assessment and an annual ophthalmological exam by a specialist veterinarian.
Genetic panel
DNA testing for the breed's known hereditary conditions, so two carriers are never paired.
A two-year guarantee against serious hereditary conditions, provided in writing. Replacement or refund, your choice.
Come and see before you decide.
We welcome families by appointment, even without a firm plan. You'll see where the puppies are born, meet the mothers, and get to ask the hard questions.
One piece of advice, even if you don't adopt from us: be wary of a breeder who offers to meet you in a parking lot or won't show you the mother. It's the most reliable signal there is.