Health first
We emphasize good genetics from carefully chosen lines, so every puppy starts life with the best possible foundation.
Our story
A lifetime devoted to the Bernese
Over thirty-five years of breeding healthy, happy, and beautifully tempered Bernese Mountain Dogs — all raised in our home as part of the family.
My dream dog
It started with Etain
Bernese Mountain Dogs have been my dream dog ever since I brought home my very first, Etain. To me, they represent love, joy, and a happy life — and that has never changed in all the years since.
Our dogs are amicable companions, and temperament is a true strong point of the breed. With obedience training, a Bernese offers affection, loyalty, and a surprising amount of intelligence. They are devoted, centered on the family, and social to their core — they get along beautifully with kids, cats, and other dogs, and they want to be part of every activity.
Our dogs have earned titles in obedience, rally, agility, and therapy. We have so many happy puppy owners who will gladly speak to the devotion we put into raising healthy, bright, and beautiful puppies. Thank you for visiting — please reach out with any questions at all.
— With love, the In Joy Dogs family
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What we believe
Why our puppies grow up so well
Raised in the family
Rich, social experiences from an early age mean our dogs grow up loving people, kids, and other animals alike.
Proven temperament
Titled in obedience, rally, agility, and therapy — a track record that reflects steady, trainable, gentle dogs.
Recognition
An AKC Breeder of Merit
The American Kennel Club reserves Breeder of Merit status for breeders with a real, documented commitment to the health and betterment of their dogs.
- Over 35 years breeding Bernese Mountain Dogs
- Best of Winners — Onondaga Kennel Association
- Titles earned in obedience, rally, agility & therapy
- Licensed in New York · NYSPDL #585
Best of Winners · Salt City Cluster, Onondaga Kennel Association
Come say hello
We'd love to introduce you to our dogs
Whether you're ready for a puppy or simply curious about the breed, we're always happy to talk Bernese.