Swamp Creek Berners

Raised by Matt and Marilyn S.

Certified Breeder of Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • Preferred Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a few hours

Newborn & upcoming litters

Planned Bernese Mountain Dogs from Hank and Maggie

Due Mar. 2025. Ready May 2025

Planned Bernese Mountain Dogs from Conley and Myla

Due Mar. 2025. Ready May 2025

Planned Bernese Mountain Dogs from Hank and Maggie

Due Mar. 2025

Ready May 2025

Planned Bernese Mountain Dogs from Conley and Myla

Due Mar. 2025

Ready May 2025

Litter and program updates

Getting a puppy from Matt and Marilyn

Matt and Marilyn 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $2,700 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.

“If you desire to take one of our adorable little teddy bears home, $200 to reserve a specific puppy. Our puppies are $2700 each and include limited AKC registration. If you desire to take one of our adorable little babies home, we require a $200 deposit to reserve one. Our puppies are $2700 each and include limited AKC registration.”

Contract and health guarantee

Matt and Marilyn 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 Matt and Marilyn 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 Matt and Marilyn directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our 8 children love to help out with the puppies. They are always playing with them, taking them outside, and getting them familiar with the everyday sights and sounds in our household. The puppies are allowed to interact with our other adult dogs. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized in new places, Scent introduction, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Surface & tactile stimulation, Socialized with children, Various sounds, Dog Door Training, Nail trimmings every 2 weeks, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Outdoors, e.g. rain, Various Surfaces , Noises , Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, and Household Desensitization.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, and seen by a licensed veterinarian before going to their new homes. We remove all dew-claws for future safety.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Initial potty training, Food & treats, Vet records, Registration, AKC puppy pack, Nuvet sample pack and info, Dew claws removed, Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, AKC Registration, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.

Bringing your puppy home

Matt and Marilyn offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Auburn, IN or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Matt and Marilyn

Matt and Marilyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Swamp Creek Berners 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

Meet Matt and Marilyn's parent dogs

All breeds

Bernese Mountain Dog

Parent health testing

Bernese Mountain Dog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Swamp Creek Berners 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.

  • 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).