If you are looking for a loving & loyal companion a
Berner may be the dog for you, however if you are looking for a dog who
doesn’t shed or will live into the double digits, you may be sadly
disappointed. Berners do have numerous health issues which is why you should
thoroughly research the breed prior to bringing a puppy home.
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America -
www.bmdca.org
This is the parent club for Bernese Mountain Dogs and
should answer most questions regarding Berners - the good and the bad. You
can find local clubs here as well as Breed Stewards who are able to point
you towards Breeders in your area.
Berner Garde Foundation -
www.bernergarde.org
BG is an open database which list breeders, their dogs,
pedigrees and health certifications. All certifications must be verified in
order to be listed.
Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition
www.barc-inc.net
BARC is a rescue organization which is dedicated to
rescuing Berners in exploitive situations - usually from dog auctions,
pounds or back yard breeders.
Pat Long’s Berner Pages -
www.bmdinfo.org
www.berner.org
Pat has compiled some wonderful information on her sites.
A few highlights to check out here are The Berner Bait Shop, Ask the Breeder
and the Breeder Checklist, although the entire site is filled with valuable
information.
American Kennel Club -
www.akc.org
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals - Database for Orthopedic Clearances - www.offa.org
Canine Eye Registration Foundation -
www.vmdb.org/cerf
Veterinary Genetic Services -
www.vetgen.com
