Cornerstone Bernese Mountain Dogs!

We got a puppy in late June of 2023 and couldn't be happier with him. He is so chill and laid back just like his parents Pers and Cassy. We love him so much we had to get another one, a girl, about a month later. She was the spunk we needed within our home. She is my shadow and I love it. The process of gettimg a Cornerstone puppy is so smooth and they make it really easy to communicate with them. They really take the time to answer any questions you have. The connection doesn't just stop after you pick up your puppy either. I know if i have any questions i can message Shelby anytime and she has been such a great support system to me through this last year with both of the babies. I highly recommend a Cornerstone Bernese. You know you are getting a well bred, health tested, beautiful puppy! Don't hesitate to give them a call phone call!

Our family found Cornerstone in 2014, and we have since referred many people to this wonderful breeder anytime they saw us walking around our neighborhood, park, vet and etc. We have bought 3 Berners from Philip and Shelby over the last 10 years, and have had a wonderful experience every step of the way. They have become our dearest friends through this wonderful breed. Of course all Berners are precious, but we have found that it is hard to find a breeder you can trust that also has puppies with such great bloodlines. Philip and Shelby are very knowledgeable and really know this breed with it comes down to all the testing and their health as well.  Throughout every phase of the process, we have found Shelby and Phillip to be incredible liaisons over the years - it's been a decade of exceeding expectations. Our Berners are in excellent health, they continue to live long lives, and are truly beautiful. We are very, very happy with our experience and often recommend this group to people who haven't even asked for a recommendation to begin with... we're that passionate about the quality from Cornerstone, 10/10!

I found Cornerstone shortly after losing a Berner at age 14. I didn't think I wanted to get another Berner, as I had two wonderful ones previously - both had come from a different breeder. They were simply the best dogs and I didn't think that I could match that with a new breeder - but boy was I wrong. I found Cornerstone and they were just wonderful. The process of bringing Maddux into my family has gone smoothly and I couldn't have asked for a better dog. He is will be a year old in a couple of weeks and is happy and healthy as can be. He's also just a gorgeous dog and he gets lots of compliments.

I definitely recommend Cornerstone and Shelby. They are quick to answer questions and take a lot of care with the puppies.

We have had a wonderful experience with Cornerstone when we got our first Berner puppy! My fiancé and I brought home a boy Berner this past summer and he is the best addition to our family and has definitely completed it. Shelby is very responsive to questions that we have when we reach out to her and also follows up on our pup to see how he is doing! We ended up having some food sensitivity with him and I felt very comfortable reaching out to Shelby for advice and she had led us in the right direction on what to do instead of having to go our vet. Our pup was well socialized with kids thanks to Shelby and her family and is so friendly with everyone. I would definitely recommend Cornerstone as breeders if you are looking for one that has your dogs health and happiness in mind. They truly care about their dogs and their puppies once they are placed into their new homes.

When we began looking for a new furry family member we wanted a puppy who was a gentle giant. I did a lot of research to find a breeder who was close, had a comfortable feel and who allowed the puppies to socialize, run and play rather than be constantly kept in kennels. We found Cornerstone and it just made sense! We went out to look at some puppies, felt so comfortable with Shelby and her family (snuggling cute puppies helps!) and found our little fur ball of love!

When we got to the Zehr's we noticed that they had a lot of land and we could see beautiful Berners running around and having a good time. We saw that the puppies were well socialized with not only other puppies and dogs but adults and kids, too. When we saw Clark, we just knew. He was the sweetest little puppy who wanted to snuggle and play!

Clark is 10 months now and is by far the sweetest, most teachable puppy I've ever encountered. He learns so quickly, is so eager to learn and obey. He is also so incredibly loving, this boy just wants to snuggle! His temperament is exactly what we were looking for. He's gorgeous and we get so many complements on him.

The Zehr's have checked in on us over the months and are eager to see how Clark is doing. They've been able to answer any questions we have and always get back to us in a timely manner. Though we aren't ready for another puppy (yet), I can absolutely see why people have multiple Berners.

Thank you to Cornerstone for working with us to have the puppy of our dreams. He really is the best!

My husband and I knew we wanted a Bernese Mountain Dog for many years, but were waiting until the right moment to bring a puppy home. When we started researching BMD Breeders, we were disappointed to see that many breeders came across as cold and money-focused, rather than dog/family oriented. However, Shelby and her wonderful family immediately put us at ease when I found her site. I filled out the form to be alerted about new litters, and was pleasantly surprised to have a warm, friendly voicemail from Shelby within a few weeks. I still have the voicemail saved, as it was immediately clear that Shelby and the Cornerstone family are honest, transparent breeders who seek to ensure each puppy is placed in a good home. Their care for their dogs and litters is abundantly clear, as Shelby really takes the time to not only get to know each prospective buyer, but also sends weekly updates, pictures, and videos of the litter to help you feel that you're getting to know the pups right away. Shelby addressed each and every question/concern we had, and we were comforted knowing that our puppy's first few weeks were one of great care and love. Since the puppies are very much a part of the Cornerstone family's life, they spend time with young children from the moment they're able to, and as a result, each puppy is amazingly socialized from the moment they arrive home. As a result, the puppies are even-tempered, friendly, snuggly, and just absolute loves.

What my husband and I were most happy with was the process to bring our pup home. Since we are located in the tristate area, Shelby transported our puppy herself on a flight to our area, ensuring that she or others she trusts were the only ones handling the pups as they make their journeys to their new homes. This further shows Cornerstone's attention to detail, care, and what is best for their dogs, which should give you the ultimate confidence that your puppy is healthy, loved, and in good hands. When your puppy comes home, Shelby sets you up for success with an overflowing "puppy kit," a full rank of the puppy's health information/litter information, and information on your puppy's parents/AKC registration. Overall, Cornerstone's love for their dogs and the overall Bernese breed bleeds through everything they do. I am proud to have a Cornerstone Puppy!

Our dog is turning 1 next month, and I am certain that all of our success in his first year of life can be attributed to his wonderful first few weeks with Shelby and Cornerstone Bernese Mountain Dogs. I can't wait to add our next Cornerstone Bernese to our family! (sh... don't tell my husband, lol). Thank you, Shelby and Cornerstone BMD!

Shelby was amazing throughout the whole process of getting my puppy. She made sure all questions were answered and gave us all the information needed to raise a healthy and happy puppy when it came down to the dog food and supplements they recommend before your little one goes home. I am so in love with my Berner and could not be any happier. I love being able to see all of the other Berner's people have adopted through the Cornerstone Bernese Facebook page. It has definitely been a great resource of information and also getting together with littermates. Couldn't have picked a better breeder and I recommend them 100%!

My partner and I had been looking to buy a Bernese mountain dog for a while. When we finally decided to take the big step, and we reached out to Shelby to get more information. She was wonderful to work with and gave us all the information about the processes along the way for being first time puppy owners. She would give weekly updates with photos and videos on how the puppies were doing each week and made it so easy for us to get our cute little girl here to New York! Our sweet girl is now 14 weeks old and we couldn't be happier, she has brought us so much joy into our home. Our little one is very sweet and loves to cuddle. She’s also super smart and energetic as well. She has been a great addition to our family and couldn’t be happier about working with Cornerstone Berners. We recommend them to anyone that is looking for their next Berner pup! We have lots of people stop us in the city.

After our Berner passed away, we knew immediately that we wanted to bring another Berner into our family. We also knew that the breed had grown in popularity and that there were a lot of Bernese Mountain Dog breeders. So, we spent a lot of time researching and talking to breeders. It was very important to us that the breeder be ethical and care about their dogs.

As soon as I talked to Shelby, I knew that we wanted to get our puppy from Cornerstone. Shelby spent a lot of time talking with me and answering all of my questions about everything from the health history of parents to tips on caring for a puppy. She also regularly sent videos and pictures of the pups - it was so much fun to see them changing and growing!

Unlike most breeders I have worked with, Shelby continues to check in on our puppy, Bobby. He is almost 1 year old and I still have regular communication with her. Shelby and Phillip truly care about each and every one of the puppies and go above and beyond to make sure that both you and the puppy are happy!

Thank you Shelby and Philip for giving us Bobby! He brings so much joy and happiness to our family! ❤️

I was worried about finding a reputable breeder due to the proliferation of puppy mills selling expensive puppies. As I searched the Internet for a Bernese Mountain dog breeder Cornerstone stuck out to me for two reasons. They welcomed and encouraged us to visit their home to see where puppies and adults are raised, and if they shipped a puppy, they required the purchase of a human ticket so the dog didn’t have to ride in baggage and you ride comfortably in the cabin with them. This indicated to me a dogs first mentality.

Our visit with them sealed the deal! They live on a beautiful property in the country with a pond. We were greeted by the adult females (moms's) and 2 X-pens worth of beautiful pups. They all were very content, and well cared for as they were in the shaded area and not out in the sun. Our puppies, mother really picked the pup for us. As we sat on the side hill watching the pup play, she kept nudging me with her nose in the back of my neck. After 10 months with our pup, I’ve come to understand that this is the berner Boop and our dog does it all the time!

When it came time to pick up our puppy at eight weeks, Shelby demonstrated again her dog first mentality. They thought they were going to be out of town at the 8 week mark, and she didn’t want to let the dog go a couple days early to maximize the pups early development time with her mother. Shelby met us halfway to deliver the pup at her earliest convenience and truly does work with your schedule.

Now, 10 months out, we are home with a happy and healthy berner pup. We have enjoyed the puppy package they put together for us with all the information we needed before we had our girl join our home. We continue to use the dog food and supplements that Shelby has recommended to our vets delight!

Obviously, my wife and I heartily recommend Cornerstone Bernese Mountain Dogs!