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Bernese Mountain Dog breeding & pregnancy cost

What it costs to breed a Bernese Mountain Dog in Canada — stud fee, progesterone testing, pregnancy ultrasound, whelping supplies and a possible C-section.

Typical

C$3,036

Low end

C$2,070

High end

C$3,864

For a giant breed like the Bernese Mountain Dog in Canada.

How pregnancy & breeding scales with dog size

A Bernese Mountain Dog is a giant breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

ToyC$1,870SmallC$2,024MediumC$2,200LargeC$2,596GiantC$3,036

What's included

ItemLowTypicalHigh
Emergency C-sectionC$2,070C$3,036C$3,864
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)C$150C$200C$280
Abdominal ultrasoundC$662.40C$897C$1,173
Stud service feeC$800C$1,200C$1,800
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)C$100C$150C$200

What affects Bernese Mountain Dog pregnancy & breeding cost

Pushes the price up ↑

  • C-section (esp. brachycephalic breeds)
  • Progesterone timing + multiple tests
  • Shipped semen / stud fees

Brings it down ↓

  • Natural whelping, no complications
  • Owning the stud

Methodology

Figures are Canada baselines scaled by this breed's size class where the cost depends on weight (anesthesia, drug volume, surgical time). They're planning estimates, not quotes — your clinic, city and your dog's specifics move the number. Full detail on the methodology page.

Estimate only

Prices vary widely by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.

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