SELECTIVE BREEDING · GRANCOS
Breed less. Choose better. Think about the next generation.
For Grancos, selective breeding does not mean producing more puppies. It means studying each decision through health, genetics, temperament, structure, welfare and the home that will receive each dog.
1. Health
We review available health information, family history and follow-up from our lines. No breeder can promise perfect health, but more informed and responsible decisions are possible.
2. Temperament
A Bernese should be able to live with people and families in a balanced way. We value stability, sociability, adaptability and a temperament suited to family life.
3. Structure and breed standard
Conformation is not only appearance. Structure, movement and breed type are part of Bernese functionality. The FCI standard is our technical breed reference.
4. Genetics and mating selection
A mating is not planned simply because two dogs are available. We study pedigree, history, strengths, known risks and how the dogs may complement each other.
5. The puppy home
The work does not end when a litter is born. We seek homes compatible with the breed and support the process so each puppy reaches a prepared family.
What we can already document
A breeding philosophy is stronger when it can be supported by evidence. These are records already present in the Grancos archive:
Osla Polski Urok Canis Admirabilis
Grancos records include Gensol Diagnostics results reported as Clear for Hyperuricosuria (HU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Von Willebrand Disease Type 1 (vWD1) and SOD1B. Original reports will be published when the historical archive is fully organized.
Vincent Vega Canis Admirabilis
Berner-Garde documents pedigree, registrations and DM SOD1-A/SOD1-B N/N (Clear) results for Vincent Vega Canis Admirabilis.
Conformation shows
Grancos participation in conformation shows provides external evaluation of structure and breed type. Our archive includes, among others, Hautbois Super Epona and Osla.
How we approach a breeding decision
- Review available health information and family history for both dogs.
- Study pedigree and relationship before considering a mating.
- Evaluate temperament, structure, movement and breed type.
- Identify strengths and possible risks in the combination.
- Plan a litter for a defined purpose, not simply availability.
- Prepare early socialization and seek compatible homes.
- Follow the puppies and learn from each generation.
What we do not promise
Genetics cannot guarantee a puppy completely free from disease or predict every future trait. Our responsibility is to reduce risk through information, selection and follow-up, and to be transparent with families.
Looking for a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy?
Learn about our family-selection process, planned litters and how to request information.
Grancos experience since 2000
Grancos is a family project devoted to Bernese Mountain Dogs in Mexico since 2000. We share information based on our real-life and breeding experience while clearly separating that experience from technical information that requires veterinary or official sources.
Selective breeding
Breeding decisions consider health, temperament, structure, welfare and compatibility with families.
Real-life experience
More than two decades living with Bernese Mountain Dogs gives us practical experience without presenting opinion as medical fact.
Identifiable sources
Breed-standard information links to the FCI; health content identifies veterinary sources and recommends professional assessment.
Direct contact
Families can contact Grancos at info@grancos.com about the project, litters and application process.
