Puppies on the Prairie

RACHELLE P.

Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

Meet the breeder

I'm RACHELLE P., the breeder behind Puppies on the Prairie located in Bloomfield, NE. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to do better for the breed and the families that love them! Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!

Q. & A. with RACHELLE

Why did you start breeding?
We have been Bernese Mountain Dog breeders since 2011. Our first Berner, Zoe, came into our lives unexpectedly. From that point on, we knew they were the best dogs ever ;) They instantly became a ‘part of the family’ with the unconditional love and affection they always bring. They are gentle giants and make great family dogs. Our newest female, Mika was imported from Poland in 2022 to ensure that we have fresh bloodlines in the midwest. She has excellent testing and the best personality.
What makes your program special?
We are not a puppy mill! We love the breed and just want to bless others with the same joy that this breed has brought into our lives 💙
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black rust and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Baby Blue Boy
Went home
Male
Purple Boy
Went home
Male
Little Miss
Went home
Female
Tie Dye
Went home
Male
Swiss Kiss Boy
Went home
Male
Camo Boy
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from RACHELLE

RACHELLE 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.

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.

Price

Puppy prices include a $600 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"This price includes the $600 deposit, micro-chipping, vet bills \ immunizations \ health papers \ dew claw removal before delivery, de-wormings and also care package. Deposits are refundable if there are not enough puppies in the litter. Or the deposit can be used on a future litter. Buyers discretion."

Contract & health guarantee

RACHELLE 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 RACHELLE 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 RACHELLE directly.

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What's included

- From Good Dog
  - Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
  - 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
  - Puppy Training Program & private community
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from RACHELLE.

Breeder's location

Meet in Bloomfield, NE

4646 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Sioux Falls, SD

4567 miles away

More about RACHELLE

RACHELLE has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
RACHELLE was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
RACHELLE’s links

RACHELLE is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Puppies on the Prairie meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Mika, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Mika
Mika is a ham! Such a personality =) She is very protective and loves love! She has great testing and beautiful markings as well.
Lucy, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, RACHELLE decided to make her part of their program. RACHELLE has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Puppies on the Prairie 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).