I'm the breeder behind Aynthyr Bernese Mountain Dogs located in Fort Knox, KY. We are proud owners of an incredible, proven Bernese Mountain Dog whose stud services we offer to other ethical breeders. We are very conscious about who we offer our stud services to and always ensure that each pairing will produce healthy puppies with great temperaments and structure. We are proud to have a part in preserving this historic breed.
Shannon is a member of a club
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
Shannon S.
First show back since his championship title in July 2024, points toward Grandchampion received both days with two champion defeats and owner handler group third!
Shannon S.
CH Valor’s Life is A Birch- “Forest” is officially available for stud!
Shannon has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
Shannon may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Shannon offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Shannon directly.
Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While Aynthyr Bernese Mountain Dogs hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Aynthyr Bernese Mountain Dogs hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Aynthyr Bernese Mountain Dogs hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Shannon offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Shannon’s program includes one color
Shannon’s Bernese Mountain Dog puppies are black rust and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Aynthyr Bernese Mountain Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Forest
Completing his championship title at 17 months old, within six shows, with all majors (except one point) all owner handled, Forest is a stunning example of the breed. With points toward his grand champion with two champion defeats, and a group third, his future is looking incredibly bright. He has a fantastic pedigree behind him. His personality is high energy, medium drive, friendly and gentle.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Excellent level
Aynthyr Bernese Mountain Dogs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Profile
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).