Purpa-Derp Bernese Mountain Dog & Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix Guelph, ON

This pup is available.

I know, I know...she's outrageously cute and you think you're in love. We hope you are -- we are too! In fact, HART loves this sweetheart so much that we're working extra hard to ensure she goes to the very best home; a home that has the time, energy and finances to care for and raise a giant breed puppy.

If you want to be considered for this pup you need to submit an application. Do not simply send us a message telling us about yourself from the "Ask about Me" button link found on this Petfinder bio; we will not respond. You need to go here to read about our screening process and download the application: http://www.hartdogrescue.ca/adopt. Please take the time - this gorgeous little pupper is worth it!

A litter of 7 was born April 5, 2017 and they came into HART's care at 2 days old, without their mother, and were bottle fed and raised by one of HART's most qualified fosters. This pup is the last one to be adopted though we're not sure why. She has been introduced to a variety of people and friendly dogs and a couple of dog savvy cats. She loves everyone and everything; she's very well socialized! She is crate trained, housetraining is coming along beautifully as are her leash walking skills. Even though we know she is 50% Bernese, she is 100% Hound in her personality and behaviour. This means she's awesome of course! Ha ha haaa! No actually what it means is that she likes to wander, explore and follow her nose (onto the kitchen counters, as well!). She absolutely needs a fenced yard. Invisible fencing is not appropriate nor are apartments or condos. At 13 weeks of age this girl weighed 26 lbs and is expected to reach an adult weight of approximately 80 lbs.

The mother is a pure Bernese Mountain Dog and their father was unknown. We got a Wisdom Panel DNA test done and they results are 50% Bernese Mountain Dog, 25% Treeing Walker Coonhound, 12.5% German Shepherd and 12.5% mixed breeds (Hound & Terrier). A real mixed bag! The pup needs to go to a home where she will be alone for no more than a total of 3 hours per day. Raising a puppy is hugely rewarding but takes much time and energy. As such, families with small children aren't suited. It's important that all family members are mature enough to play an active and consistent role in the training and raising of a puppy. Obedience classes are a must for giant breed puppies. Nobody wants an 80 lb dog jumping up on them, that's for sure.

Pups are chewing monsters. And be prepared for shedding and drooling. Managed properly, this gorgeous girl will grow into a lovely, friendly but messy family member!

Due to border regulations, US adopters cannot be considered. Please don't ask us to make an exception for you. We will not.

An adoption donation of $400 will apply, plus a refundable $250 spay/neuter security deposit which will be reimbursed once the pup is altered at the appropriate age (18-24 months for giant breeds) as per our spay/neuter contract. She has been dewormed, microchipped and has received all age appropriate vaccines.