Stonemaple

Stonemaple, Bernese mountain dogs, Shelbyville, Kentucky, is a small family kennel in the Bluegrass region near Louisville. The breeder has more than a decade of experience working with this breed while adhering to club-recommended health screening and temperament evaluations and holds membership in national and regional study groups.

The adult dogs undergo hip and elbow evaluations, eye examinations and genetic testing, and are listed in a national health registry to support breed integrity. Puppies are raised in a home environment with daily interaction, supervised outdoor play in a securely fenced yard, and early exposure to household sounds, children and other pets to ensure balanced social growth. Stonemaple maintains a small, rotating breeding program aimed at preserving the breed’s sound structure, steady temperament and longevity, reflecting a focus on health and working heritage. Catherine Madigan provides each new owner with detailed health records, a history of lineage for every puppy and ongoing guidance on nutrition, training techniques and seasonal care.