A story that began with Lugh.
Grancos began with a breed that changed the way our family understood life with dogs and breeding. Conde Brugh marked the beginning of a family project devoted to the Bernese Mountain Dog in Mexico.
Our first litter arrived in 2000. Since then, every generation has been an opportunity to learn, observe more carefully and preserve what first drew us to the breed: nobility, balance, presence and a deep bond with family.
More than two decades later, we still see breeding as a long-term responsibility. We want to know the families, support them and make decisions with both each dog and the future of the breed in mind.
Conde Brugh
The encounter that began the Grancos story.
2000
Our first litter and the formal start of this family project.
More than two decades
Continuous learning about temperament, welfare, structure, health and family life.
Today
Responsible breeding and support for families sharing life with a Bernese.
GRANCOS · DESDE 2000
Grancos since 2000: documented history
More than a date in the logo, “Since 2000” represents a history now supported by our own archive and independent public records.
2000 · Grancos begins
Óscar Barro’s public professional history places Grancos as a Bernese Mountain Dog project beginning in October 2000.
2013 · Specialist publication
Gretel Kerstupp and Óscar Barro authored “El privilegio de tener un Bernés de la Montaña”, published in Perros Pura Sangre in March 2013. Grancos preserves the original physical issue.
2022 · Documented pedigree and health
VINCENT VEGA CANIS ADMIRABILIS, born July 1, 2022, appears in Berner-Garde with official pedigree, FCM/ZKWP registrations and DM SOD1-A/SOD1-B N/N (Clear) results.
2025 · FCM breeder directory
The Federación Canófila Mexicana maintains a public Bernese Mountain Dog listing for Óscar Barro and links directly to grancos.com.
2025 · Show presence
FCM records KARLOTA (BARRO) MEX.FCI., owned by Óscar Barro Ponce, in its 2025 Group 2 results.
External sources are used as documentary evidence. Berner-Garde is an independent database; inclusion does not imply endorsement or breeder certification by the Foundation.
FAMILY AND CANINE ARCHIVE This timeline gathers family photographs, dogs, shows and documents that form part of the Grancos story. We will expand it as more material is recovered from our archive. 2000 Brugh, our first Bernese Mountain Dog, in a family photograph from the early years of Grancos. 2010 Hautbois Super Epona competing in Conformation and Beauty at the Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM). 2012 Simona, one of the Bernese Mountain Dogs who formed part of Grancos family history during this period. 2013 Genoveva as a puppy in April 2013, part of everyday life at Grancos. 2013 Gretel Kerstupp and Óscar Barro publish “El privilegio de tener un Bernés de la Montaña” in Perros Pura Sangre. Grancos preserves the original physical issue. 2016 Osla earned the Mexican Junior Champion title. Gensol Diagnostics results were reported as Clear for HU, DM, vWD1 and SOD1B. Original reports will be kept as primary evidence when available. 2016 Osla Polski Urok Canis Admirabilis at a show with a “Best of Breed” recognition. 2016 Galatea as a puppy in June 2016, part of everyday family life at Grancos. 2017 A female puppy bred by Grancos, photographed at three months of age on November 8, 2017. HISTORICAL ARCHIVE · MARCH 2013 A preserved physical issue of Perros Pura Sangre documents Gretel Kerstupp and Óscar Barro as authors of “El privilegio de tener un Bernés de la Montaña”. Physical issue preserved by Grancos · Year 13, issue 3, March 2013.More than two decades told through images
Brugh and the early years
Hautbois Super Epona
Simona
Genoveva · April 2013
Perros Pura Sangre
Osla Polski Urok Canis Admirabilis · Mexican Junior Champion
Osla · Best of Breed
Galatea · June 2016
Grancos-bred female · 3 months
Grancos in Perros Pura Sangre
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.
