Karen Richter-costa

Karen Richter-costa, Bernese mountain dogs, central Kansas near Wichita, Kansas. She draws on more than a decade of breeding experience, is a member of the American Kennel Club and uses health screening to support sound hips, elbows and eyes.

Puppies are raised alongside household routines, benefiting from early socialization with children and other animals. Adults enjoy life on her family farm, with spacious pastures, gentle handling and regular outings to build resilience. Her breeding program emphasizes steady temperaments and physical robustness for families and therapy work. Each litter is born in a temperature-controlled whelping room with round-the-clock care during the first weeks. Over the first eight weeks, puppies follow a tailored feeding plan and daily handling sessions that prepare them for family life. Ongoing support includes guidance on grooming, basic training and regular health updates from one of the region’s long-running Bernese mountain dog programs.