Berners Crossing

Berners Crossing Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bernedoodles in the Inland Northwest Their majestic stance, intelligent eyes, and striking tri-coloring are sure to turn heads.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is among the most beautiful of dog breeds and can charm just about everyone. But, the BMD is not for everyone and every pup is different in character. Just like people, there will be an alpha, an easy-goer, and a door stop in every litter. Our job is to find which one is the right fit, if any. Always research the breed before committing on a pup or adult dog. It is far bet

ter to realize a bad fit before a purchase than after. Here are some quick guidelines:
1. Not recommended for apartments
2. Patience in training-they mature more slowly than most breeds mentally and physically
3. Lots of brushing
4. A cool place to lay in the summer as they overheat quickly

02/14/2026

All the pups have been reserved! Message me to be considered for future litters.

02/14/2026

Once the camera comes out, they stop playing and rush the gate! Welcome to the morning craze!

Puppy pickups begin this weekend!!
02/14/2026

Puppy pickups begin this weekend!!

HERE SHE IS! CREAM FEMALE is showing off her Superbowl pose! This is one playful pup, getting ready to root for her fa...
02/09/2026

HERE SHE IS! CREAM FEMALE is showing off her Superbowl pose! This is one playful pup, getting ready to root for her favorite team!

She is the last available pup for quite a few months. Everyone else is getting their bags packed and ready to go for next weekend...THE BIG SENDOFF!

02/05/2026

Emerald male has been reserved.

02/04/2026

Peach Female has been reserved!

02/04/2026

Lime Male has been reserved!

Part of the weaning process is being ignored, so the adults can get some rest. Some pups figure it out right away. Oth...
01/31/2026

Part of the weaning process is being ignored, so the adults can get some rest. Some pups figure it out right away. Others absolutely do not, LOL.

Emerald male, is Pup of the Day, weighing in at 6.4lbs @ 5 weeks. That places him squarely in the middle of the pack.Si...
01/27/2026

Emerald male, is Pup of the Day, weighing in at 6.4lbs @ 5 weeks. That places him squarely in the middle of the pack.

Since it's teething time, all the pups are naughty and everything is a chew toy, so no gold stars this week.

On the spectrum of adorableness, however, Emerald is hands down one of the most beautiful pups I've ever seen (imo). He has a friendly nature, charm and s***k, and I have not noticed meanness or timidness in him. When he wrestles, he can hold his own as well as any pup.

01/26/2026

Breakfast time with mama

Welcome to Week 5! Today, the pups are giving you a tour of their pen. We are trying something new to help with potty ...
01/25/2026

Welcome to Week 5! Today, the pups are giving you a tour of their pen. We are trying something new to help with potty training and that is...using puppy pads. You might think, "That's not new, pads have been around for decades" and you'd be right. We have used pads in the past and the pups just shredded them to bits. This time, I placed them in the pen at week 3.5, when they just started wobbling around and before they had their teeth.

By the time they reached friendly week 4, they had started to use them a little more than the blankets they were sleeping on. Now that they have officially reach fiesty week 5, the stakes are higher. Will they shred the pads like their predecessors or will they use them as intended?

This morning,I was elated to find the pads were well used and only a little spill was off the pads!! Is it perfect? No. Did one pup start chewing on a pad today? Yes, unfortunately, but he was quickly booped on the nose and distracted by a fun toy.

Because potty training is one of the most difficult aspects of having a puppy, I hope this helps. The plan is to encourage dry beds, clean play areas, and eventually train them to use only one space. They will start getting outside time too, so it's not a foreign concept. Once they go home, you get to show them where that space is.

PEACH is the last available female and PuP of the Day! She's adorable, weighs 4.9 lbs and really likes to be held. She...
01/24/2026

PEACH is the last available female and PuP of the Day! She's adorable, weighs 4.9 lbs and really likes to be held. She will make a great companion.

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The Bernese Mountain Dog is among the most beautiful of dog breeds and can charm just about everyone. Their majestic stance, intelligent eyes, and striking tri-coloring are sure to turn heads. But, the BMD is not for everyone and every pup is different in character. Just like people, there are extraverts and introverts; there may be an alpha, an easy-goer, and a door stop in every litter. Our job is to help families find the right fit, whenever possible. We strive to produce beautiful and healthy companions for a lifetime of companionship. This includes all health checks, vaccinations, lots of love, and a lifetime of support.

Here are some quick guidelines: 1. No apartments without adequate yard space for exercise 2. Patience in training-they mature more slowly than most breeds mentally and physically 3. Lots of brushing (double coat) 4. A cool place to lay in the summer as they overheat quickly

We chose the name Berners Crossing when we moved north of Spokane to our current 9.6 acre parcel. Initially, there were no fences and our dogs would trot over to a neighbor’s house to say hello or go for a walk with whichever dog stopped by. Deer would stand under the apple tree in the front yard and an occasional coyote scout would pass through or very close by. It seemed as though “home” was one big intersection. A fence was the first thing we put up and we’ve have had to reinforce it a couple times. Now, the only crossing that happens is with an occasional Great Pyrenese or Poodle.