I'm the breeder behind Willow Tree Berners located in Middleburg, PA. We absolutely love berners and Shelties and have just a litter or 2 per year(total not per breed). All of our dogs are pets and live in our home. We do not have “kennels” and the dogs live with 3 cats and our 3 children. Our puppies come extremely well rounded, and make great additions! They are raised in our home and accustomed to everyday household noises and commotion. Also all puppies come started on house and crate training, wormed multiple times, age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, vet exam and a goodie bag.
About Vanessa
I have always loved animals, and have owned many over the years but have absolutely fallen in love with berners. I now work in IT but do so from home so I am almost always here with the dogs to spend lots of time with them and their babies. I was also a groomer for 7+ years so I have spent a lot of time with many breeds of dogs. I am also a mother of 3 and a wife. We love taking the dogs to our cabin on weekends and also take them with to our kids games/practices, our for treats and so on.
What makes Vanessa’s program special
Our puppies are raised from birth until they go to their forever families in our home under foot. We spend so much quality time with them, training, socializing, and just turning them into great pets.
Newborn Shetland Sheepdogs from TJ and Roxy
Born Oct. 2024. Ready Dec. 14, 2024
Newborn Shetland Sheepdogs from TJ and Roxy
Born Oct. 2024
Ready Dec. 14, 2024
Vanessa 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“All of our berner puppies are priced at $3500, and our shelties are $1600.00 Please reach out for More info. Our deposits are non-refundable if you simply change your mind. If something would happen that the puppy is injured or something then we would gladly transfer your deposit to another expected litter or refund your deposit.”
Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa directly.
We work on early puppy stimulation and training. We make sure they are introduced to as much as possible while in our care. They are started on potty training and crate training by 5 weeks old so it is not a foreign concept when they go to their new homes, making potty training your new addition much easier. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Scent introduction, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Socialized with children, Car rides, and Various sounds.
All puppies are wormed numerous times, given age appropriate vaccines and have a vet exam before going to their new homes. As well as are microchipped and it is free for you to register their chip for their lifetime.
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Microchip, Vet records, Food & treats, Initial potty training, Toys, Puppy starter kit, Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Puppy Starter Kit, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Vaccinations, Bone, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and AKC Registration.
Vanessa 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.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Vanessa started breeding
We just love the breed and we really struggled to find in home raised puppies when we got our current berners. It has taken us a very long time to find home raised, super social high quality dogs and we would love to share that with your family.
Vanessa is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Vanessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Vanessa’s program includes three colors
Vanessa’s Bernese Mountain Dog puppies include rust and white, black tan and white, and black rust and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Willow Tree Berners meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Shetland Sheepdog
Bernese Mountain Dog
Shetland Sheepdog
About Roxy
Roxy is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Frisky
Frisky is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Lola
Lola is a gorgeous 100lb very sticky/solid built girl! She is super sweet and loves everyone she meets!
Bernese Mountain Dog
Willow Tree 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, 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).