Current Parents
The Sires
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Jackpot
Jackpot was born on 9/28/22. I had been on the lookout for a second stud for my program for a few years when I saw the most gorgeous photo come across my screen-a puppy photo of Jackpot! I knew right then I had to look more into adding him to our family. After some research of his breeder and his lineage we decided he would be a perfect addition to our program. A few months later he arrived in the U.S . from Serbia and it was love at first sight. We have enjoyed every second with him and cannot wait to see the puppies he produces with our girls. Jackpot is extremely affectionate but also very opinionated. He loves belly rubs, playing tug of war and riding in the vehicle! He is clear of dm, sod1b and vwd1.
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Vijay Gold
Vijay was born in Russia on October 7, 2021, and is an impressive imported male with exceptional European type, substantial bone, a beautiful masculine head, and a powerful presence. At approximately 138 pounds, he has the size and structure we value while maintaining the balance and quality that are so important to the Bernese Mountain Dog breed.
Before coming to us, Vijay earned an impressive list of show titles, including Junior Champion of Russia, Junior Champion of the RKF, Junior Champion of the National Breed Club, Junior Grand Champion of Russia, Champion of Russia, and Champion of the RKF. His distinguished pedigree is filled with accomplished European bloodlines and includes 2018 World Champion Gandalf. Vijay is the son of Onyx Land Veles for Bern Haus On Oka and Bern Haus On Oka Kashwi.
Vijay has completed extensive genetic and health testing.
Despite his large and impressive appearance, Vijay has a wonderfully easygoing personality. He is extremely laid-back, a little lazy, and perfectly happy spending much of his day relaxing. However, he also has a very playful and silly side that comes out when he is ready to have fun. Vijay is exceptionally intelligent, learns routines quickly, and is always aware of what is happening around him.
We are incredibly proud to have such a handsome, accomplished, intelligent, and well-tempered male as part of the Swiss Berner Bears family and breeding program. Vijay brings beautiful European structure, an outstanding pedigree, excellent health testing, and a wonderful temperament to future generations.
The Dams
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Kira
Kira is an incredibly special girl and has been a treasured part of our family and program from the very beginning. She was born in Russia on November 11, 2020. We spent a long time on her breeder’s waiting list, so we were overjoyed when we finally received the call that the perfect puppy had been selected for us. When Kira was 14 weeks old, we traveled to New York City to bring her home, and she has been filling our lives with love, laughter, and plenty of personality ever since.
Kira is a beautiful, substantial girl who weighs approximately 140 pounds. Despite her impressive size, she has always been playful, affectionate, and full of fun. From the time she was a puppy, she has loved playing and wrestling with the other dogs. One of her favorite companions is her best friend, Roxy, the daughter of Maddie and Moose. The two of them have spent countless hours playing together and enjoying each other’s company.
Kira has an amazing, well-balanced temperament. She is playful and fun-loving but also knows how to relax and enjoy a quiet day with her family. She is happiest when she is close to her people and loves being included in whatever we are doing. Some of her favorite activities include swimming, wrestling with her canine friends, and receiving as many belly rubs as possible.
One of the things that makes Kira especially memorable is her wonderfully expressive personality. Kira is LOUD, and she is certainly not shy about sharing her opinions! She is a very vocal girl who loves to “talk” and will quickly let us know when she is excited, wants attention, or is not pleased about something. Her dramatic conversations and playful attitude keep us laughing and are a huge part of what makes her so unique.
Kira is confident, affectionate, entertaining, and deeply devoted to her family. She has brought so much joy and personality into our home, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have her as part of Swiss Berner Bears.
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Myra
Myra is the beautiful daughter of Kira and Moose and was born right here in our program on December 2, 2022. From the moment she arrived, I knew there was something incredibly special about her and that she was meant to stay with us.
Myra has a truly wonderful temperament. She is loving, intelligent, playful, and naturally gentle with everyone she meets. She has always been an easygoing, happy girl and never went through the difficult or destructive teenage stage that many young dogs experience. She loves being close to her family, enjoys attention, and has a calm, affectionate nature that makes her an absolute joy to live with.
She is also very smart and eager to please. is gentle with people and has the kind of steady, dependable temperament we strive to produce in our program.
Myra’s beautiful structure and traditional Bernese markings make her truly stand out. She is the perfect combination of both her mother and father, carrying many of the wonderful qualities we love about Kira and Moose.
Myra has completed her health and genetic testing. She is genetically clear for SOD1-A, SOD1-B, and von Willebrand Disease Type 1. Her hips and elbows have also been evaluated with passing results, and her cardiac examination is clear. We are very proud of Myra and the health, beauty, intelligence, and exceptional temperament she brings to our program.
Elsa
Elsa is an incredibly sweet and gentle girl with a naturally calm, loving, and easygoing personality. She has always been eager to please and truly loves everyone she meets. Elsa gets along beautifully with all of our dogs and never causes conflict among the other girls. She is respectful of everyone’s space and is often a peaceful, steady presence within the group.
Her gentle nature makes her such a joy to have as part of our family and breeding program. Elsa is affectionate without being demanding, and she is always happy to receive attention or simply relax nearby. She has a wonderfully balanced temperament and adapts easily to different people, dogs, and situations.
As a mother, Elsa is absolutely amazing. She is incredibly attentive, nurturing, and completely devoted to her puppies. From the moment they are born, she is focused on making sure each puppy is comfortable, clean, warm, and well cared for. She loves being with her babies and rarely wants to be far away from them. Elsa takes motherhood very seriously and seems to genuinely enjoy every stage of raising her puppies.
Her loving nature, patience, and attentiveness are clearly passed down to her puppies. We are so proud of the wonderful mother she is and feel incredibly fortunate to have such a sweet, gentle, and devoted girl in our program.
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Izzy is a very special girl and an important part of our breeding program. She was born in Russia in October 2024 and comes from the same exceptional kennel as both Vijay and Kira. From the moment she arrived, we knew she was something special.
Izzy is the definition of sweet and easygoing. She has a laid-back personality and takes everything in stride, but she’s also incredibly curious and loves being involved in whatever is going on around her. She is always nearby, quietly observing and happy to be part of the action.
One of Izzy’s most remarkable qualities is her temperament. She is extremely affectionate and thrives on being close to her people. Whether she’s cuddling on the couch, following us around the property, or soaking up attention from visitors, she is happiest when she’s with her family.
Izzy gets along beautifully with every dog she has ever met and naturally falls into the role of peacemaker within our pack. She has a calm, gentle presence and seems to bring balance wherever she goes.