Walnut Hollow Kennels

Raised by Chris L.

Certified Breeder of Bernedoodles

  • Preferred Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Walnut Hollow Kennels located in Millersburg, PA. I am dedicated to raising quality pets for pet homes across the US.

Chris’s experience

  • About Chris

    I was born and raised on a farm caring for newborn animals and I always had a passion to provide the best care possible for the first few months as that care can greatly impact the health of the puppy for the remainder of its life! I thoroughly enjoy seeing the new life of man's best friend and thus creating the desire to connect the perfect puppy to the perfect home.

  • What makes Chris’s program special

    We take great pride in our puppies and are happy to provide a genetic health guarantee and lifelong support on all of them!

Getting a puppy from Chris

Chris 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 $2,000 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“We are required by the state of PA to charge 6% sales tax for our puppies unless it is shipped out of state. We typically charge a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve a puppy.”

Contract and health guarantee

Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I personally play with them in the yard and have chew toys for them the play with all the time. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Toys, e.g. Ball and Chew, e.g. Bone.

Puppy health practices

Each puppy is dewormed every two weeks after birth using Pyrantel Pamoate until they are 10 weeks. Each puppy is also given their first round of vaccines between 6-7 weeks old.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Food Starter Bag, Microchip, toys , and Blanket.

Bringing your puppy home

Chris offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Millersburg, PA 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 transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Chris

  • Why Chris started breeding

    My brother and I acquired our dog as an antler hunting dog. We enjoyed the experience of raising her as a puppy and eventually having a litter of puppies from her! This created the desire to acquire another dog so we can pass along the excitement and love of puppies, along to new puppy homes across the US.

  • Chris is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Chris has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Chris’s program has one size

    Chris’s Bernedoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Chris’s program includes one color

    Chris’s Bernedoodle puppies are tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Chris’s links

Chris is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Walnut Hollow Kennels 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 Chris's parent dogs

All breeds

Bernese Mountain Dog

Parent health testing

Bernedoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Walnut Hollow Kennels 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 Bernedoodles.

  • Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Chris to bring home their puppies.

  • KC

    Kelly C.

    Dec. 2023

    Chris was great to work with! Really responsive, helpful and upfront about everything. Our new pup is really healthy and happy too! He's doing excellent with potty training and has caught on to so...

    Maria V.

    May 2023

    We couldn’t be happier! Our Berne is exactly what we wanted! She is smart, spunky, and sweet. She became fast friends with our Boston and gets along well with other dogs in the family. Chris was...