Bernese Mountain Dog Price in Singapore (2026)

What a Bernese Mountain Dog costs in Singapore

At Furgive You, Bernese Mountain Dog puppies typically sit between S$8,000 and S$9,500. That places them at the very top of our range, above Samoyeds and Old English Sheepdogs, and roughly double what a Cockapoo or Japanese Spitz costs.

The quoted figure is all-in. It covers the AVS import permit and paperwork, the full vaccination course, microchipping, health certification from the exporting breeder, veterinary clearance once the puppy lands in Singapore, and a starter kit. There is no import surcharge or vaccination top-up added at collection.

Where a specific puppy falls within that range comes down to lineage, markings and how many puppies were in the litter. Well-marked puppies from health-tested parents sit at the upper end, and they are usually spoken for before they arrive.

Why the price is high — and why that is a good sign

Bernese are one of the hardest breeds to bring into Singapore responsibly. They come from cool-climate kennels in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, litters are small, and ethical breeders health-test extensively before breeding at all. Very few puppies are released for export each season.

Responsible Bernese breeding involves hip and elbow scoring and screening for the cancers and degenerative conditions the breed is genuinely prone to. That testing costs money before a single puppy is born, and it is the main reason a well-bred Bernese cannot be cheap.

Transport is the other half. A large-breed puppy flying from Europe or Oceania requires temperature-controlled handling, an approved crate, veterinary sign-off at both ends and AVS permits. None of that scales down for a heavier dog.

So a Bernese listed at S$4,000 should worry you rather than tempt you. At that price something has been skipped — most often the health testing, the documented import, or both.

The ongoing cost of a Bernese in Singapore

Budget roughly S$300 to S$450 a month. A full-grown Bernese reaches 36 to 52 kg, and almost every recurring cost scales with that weight and with the volume of coat.

Premium large-breed food is the biggest line item at around S$150 to S$250 a month. Professional grooming every six to eight weeks runs S$100 to S$180 a session for a coat this size. Heartworm, tick and flea prevention costs S$40 to S$60 a month, dosed by weight. Annual vaccinations and a health check add S$200 to S$400 a year.

There is also a Singapore-specific cost most guides ignore: cooling. A double-coated alpine breed in a tropical climate needs reliable air-conditioning during the day, and that shows up on your utilities bill every single month. Factor it in honestly before you commit.

Insurance is worth serious thought with this breed. Premiums are higher for large dogs and many policies exclude conditions considered breed-related, so read the exclusions carefully rather than assuming you are covered.

Housing: this breed is not HDB-approved

A Bernese is well outside HDB's approved small-dog criteria, so a flat is not an option regardless of how calm the individual dog is. Bernese suit condominiums with good ventilation and landed homes.

Cool tiled floors matter more than floor area. Bernese overheat easily and will seek out the coolest surface in the house, so a shaded, air-conditioned rest area is essential rather than a luxury.

Exercise has to work around the heat. Early-morning and after-dark walks only, and never on hot pavement — if the ground is uncomfortable against the back of your hand, it is too hot for their paws. Watch for heavy panting, drooling or reluctance to move, and get them cool and indoors immediately if you see it.

How the waitlist works

Because litters are small and health-tested, most Bernese families join a waitlist rather than buying a puppy that happens to be in store. That is normal for the breed everywhere in the world, not a sales tactic.

Message us on WhatsApp and tell us your housing situation, your timing and whether you have a preference on sex or markings. We will tell you honestly where you sit in the queue and roughly when the next litter is expected — and if we think the breed is a poor match for your home, we will say so.

There is no obligation while you wait. When a litter is confirmed, we contact families in order, share photos and health documentation, and you decide from there. You are always welcome to visit our East Coast Road showroom first to meet the breed in person before committing to a waitlist place.