Hi Lobf, welcome to BPO! I really applaud you for doing the research on Berners before deciding to breed. Most people don't give the responsibility enough consideration, and I think that it's wonderful that you have! I've loved and been loved by Pyrs for almost 18 years and though I'd dearly love to snuggle and love a litter of Pyr puppies, I decided many years ago that I'd leave it up to the people that devote their lives to the betterment of the breed. There's just too much to know and consider before breeding for me to feel like I could handle the responsibility not just for "my" litter, but for any offspring that they might have later. So for me, I just love my furry babies that someone else brought into the world.
I'm mom to 3 human kids, our cats, and our 3 dogs Cassie, Sammy & Daisy that are keeping me company by my feet tonight. Plus always loving and remembering my angel dogs, Cara, Sally & Halley that we were so blessed to have in our family. I hope that you stay around and share pics of your Berner boy, they are such beautiful dogs! I'm glad that you found us.