Tanzanite Bernese Mountain Dogs

Tanzanite Bernese Mountain Dogs, run by Sharon Montville in Colorado Springs, focuses on AKC-registered Bernese mountain dog puppies bred from health-tested parents, with most litters carrying AKC Champion lines.

Health screening sits at the center of the program. Every breeding pair at Tanzanite has been genetically tested for vWD (von Willebrand's Disease) and DM (Degenerative Myelopathy), or their status is confirmed through parentage. OFA hip and elbow evaluations are a standard expectation for every dog produced, and Sharon relies on the open health database Berner-Garde for both pedigree research and full litter data tracking. That commitment extends across each dog's entire life, including age and cause of death, giving future buyers and researchers a transparent record.

Participation in AKC conformation shows also shapes the breeding program, with the aim of producing Bernese mountain dogs that meet the AKC Breed Standard. Sharon holds puppy buyers to a contract that requires dogs to be returned to Tanzanite rather than surrendered to a shelter, reflecting a long-term sense of responsibility to every dog placed. For those searching for a Bernese mountain dog breeder in Colorado, Tanzanite's emphasis on documented health outcomes and breed-standard conformation sets a clear and consistent focus for the program. The kennel is based in Colorado Springs, within the broader Front Range corridor south of Denver.

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