Name of Breeder: Paula Maretzki

Kennel(s): Victoryridgebmd

VictoryRidge Registered Bernese Mountain Dogs is a small, family-run kennel situated in Beamsville, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Region. We live on a large rural property where our Berners have plenty of room to exercise, explore and simply enjoy being dogs.

We are members of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ontario, and our breeding dogs are CKC registered.

Our focus is straightforward: to raise healthy, well-socialized Bernese Mountain Dogs in a family environment and thoughtfully match our puppies with loving, responsible homes.

Our Berners

We currently have two females in our breeding program, Reis and Ro. Both are very much part of our family and enjoy life with us on our rural property.

Both Reis and Ro were bred in mid-May to Balsam, a stud from another breeder, with Ro successfully becoming pregnant.

We believe responsible breeding begins with understanding the health of the dogs in our breeding program. Our breeding dogs have undergone OFA health testing.

We are excited to welcome Ro's first litter, born July 15, 2026.

Ro had four beautiful puppies — three girls and one boy. They will be ready to begin joining their new families after September 9, 2026.

Both Ro and Balsam are CKC registered and have undergone health testing as part of their respective breeding programs.

Raised as Part of Our Family

At VictoryRidge, we believe the first eight to nine weeks of a puppy's life are incredibly important.

Our puppies are raised in our home as part of our family, not isolated from normal household life. From their first day, they are accustomed to being handled and spending time around my wife and me and our children.

As they grow, the puppies are gradually introduced to other children, adults, cats and dogs. Ro's half-sister, Reis, is also part of our household and has the opportunity to interact with Ro and her puppies.

Living in a busy family home exposes the puppies to the everyday sights, sounds and activities they will encounter as family pets. Our goal is to give each puppy a positive start and help them develop into confident, well-adjusted companions.

What Goes Home With Your Puppy

Before leaving VictoryRidge for their new families, our puppies are:

• CKC registered

• Veterinarian checked

• Microchipped

• Wormed

• Given their first vaccinations

• Sold with a non-breeding contract

• Covered by a written one-year health guarantee

We also provide feeding and nutrition guidance to help make the transition to your home as smooth as possible.

CKC Member Breeders must adhere to the Code of Practice and Code of Ethics.