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 Hailing
from the Swiss Mountains, the Bernese is one of four breeds of
Swiss Mountain Dogs, and the only one to possess a long coat. Descending
from the Mastiff dogs of Ancient Rome, the Bernese can trace it's
ancestry to Roman guard dogs that were left behind as sentries as Roman
armies marched through the Swiss Alps. Interbreeding with local
herding dogs produced a dog that was smaller in size than the Roman
Mastiff, but still retaining it's steadfast enthusiasm to serve it's
master and trustworthyness, as well as a keen ability to herd livestock.
Mountain dogs have been used for centuries to herd, pull carts of goods
and produce to market, and to guard home and hearth. When machines
replaced the need for dog carts, fanciers took steps to ensure that the
breed was preserved. In 1907, a club was formed to promote the Bernese
Mountain Dog. The breed's popularity soon spread to North America, where
it has been included as a recognized breed in the "Working Dog" Group.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are large, sturdy dogs. They stand up to 27.5
inches at the shoulder and possess a medium length, shiny black coat
with distinctive brown and white markings. Bernese Mountain Dogs
make wonderful family pets. They are intelligent, affectionate, loyal
and protective. Their natural herding instinct makes them first class
babysitters! This breed needs a lot of exercise, so it is essential that
families considering a Bernese Mountain Dog as a pet be able to offer a
large, fenced yard and plenty of vigorous exercise. Grooming needs are
moderate - a thorough brushing every few days is important to keep the
coat glossy and tangle-free. Early and consistent obedience training is
recommended to help this breed reach it's full potential as a great
family dog.
Book:
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Bernese Breeders
Association of Great Britain - Information and advice about the
breed in the United Kingdom. Articles, photograph gallery, a telephone
helpline for dogs in need, and rehoming services.
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Bernese Mountain Dog Club of
America - Offers breed standards, event schedules, regulations,
news, and links to regional clubs.
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Bernese
Mountain Dog Club of Canada - Includes photos, event details,
directory of breeders, reading list, show results, and information about
membership and rescues.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Greater Seattle - Features photos, health information,
rescue services and reports on lobbist efforts and progress from BMDCA's
lobbyist, John Melcher.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Nashoba Valley - East coast Regional BMD club serving
Connecticutt, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Maine. Site includes club contacts and a Resource Guide for puppy
buyers.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Northeastern Illinois - Offers event schedules, officer and
committee member contacts, and news.
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Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Quebec - Non-profit bilingual
organization devoted to the well being and progress of the breed.
Includes a directory of breeders, code of ethics, and information about
membership, health and nutrition, and breeding. [English and French]
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Southeastern Wisconsin - Offers breeder referrals, breed
standards, event schedules, and adoption information.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Southern California, Inc. - Contains a photo gallery, breed
information, list of activities, membership details, and links.
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The Bernese Mountain
Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities - Website offers club events
information, puppy buying tips, and health and management information
for Bernese.
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Bernese Mountain
Dog Club of the Rockies - Organization offering breeder referrals,
clinics on obedience training, breed rescue, and fun matches. Club
contact information, list of upcoming events, and membership
requirements.
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Heartland
Bernese Mountain Dog Club (HBMDC) - Open to owners in Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Features a newsletter,
bylaws, event schedules, photos, and membership information.
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Helderberg
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of New York - Includes photos, memorials,
list of officers, details about past and upcoming events, and links to
related resources.
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Lonestar
Bernese Mountain Dog Club - Site offers club events schedule,
newsletter, breed information and rescue services. Club members are
located throughout Texas.
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Potomac Valley Bernese
Mountain Dog Club - Club objectives, calendar of events, message
board, photos and breed information.
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Schweizer Sennenhund
Verein für Deutschland e.V. - Breed association of Germany. Site
includes a photo gallery, list of regional clubs, and information about
the breed and becoming a breeder. [English and German]
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Swiss Mountain Dog
Club of Finland - Official breed club. Contains breed information,
list of Finnish breeders, show results, photos, and links. [Finnish and
English]
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Bernese
Mountain Dog Puppy Central offers a wealth of information on
choosing a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy for your family. Includes an
Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Breeders Directory, Bernese Mountain Dog
Puppy Classifieds, clubs, rescue, Bernese Mountain Dog bookstore and
more. |
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Bernese Mountain Dogs 2005 Calendar
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Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Central Menu - Bernese
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Bernese Mountain
Puppy
Breed Profile |
Hailing
from the Swiss Mountains, the Bernese is one of four breeds of
Swiss Mountain Dogs, and the only one to possess a long coat. Descending
from the Mastiff dogs of Ancient Rome, the Bernese can trace it's
ancestry to Roman guard dogs that were left behind as sentries as Roman
armies marched through the Swiss Alps. Interbreeding with local
herding dogs produced a dog that was smaller in size than the Roman
Mastiff, but still retaining it's steadfast enthusiasm to serve it's
master and trustworthyness, as well as a keen ability to herd livestock.
Mountain dogs have been used for centuries to herd, pull carts of goods
and produce to market, and to guard home and hearth. When machines
replaced the need for dog carts, fanciers took steps to ensure that the
breed was preserved. In 1907, a club was formed to promote the Bernese
Mountain Dog. The breed's popularity soon spread to North America, where
it has been included as a recognized breed in the "Working Dog" Group.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are large, sturdy dogs. They stand up to 27.5
inches at the shoulder and possess a medium length, shiny black coat
with distinctive brown and white markings. Bernese Mountain Dogs
make wonderful family pets. They are intelligent, affectionate, loyal
and protective. Their natural herding instinct makes them first class
babysitters! This breed needs a lot of exercise, so it is essential that
families considering a Bernese Mountain Dog as a pet be able to offer a
large, fenced yard and plenty of vigorous exercise. Grooming needs are
moderate - a thorough brushing every few days is important to keep the
coat glossy and tangle-free. Early and consistent obedience training is
recommended to help this breed reach it's full potential as a great
family dog.
Book:
The Bernese Mountain Dog : A Dog of Destiny
Click to Purchase Online!
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Back to Bernese
Mountain Dog Puppy Central Menu
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Bernese Breeders
Association of Great Britain - Information and advice about the
breed in the United Kingdom. Articles, photograph gallery, a telephone
helpline for dogs in need, and rehoming services.
-
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of
America - Offers breed standards, event schedules, regulations,
news, and links to regional clubs.
-
Bernese
Mountain Dog Club of Canada - Includes photos, event details,
directory of breeders, reading list, show results, and information about
membership and rescues.
-
Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Greater Seattle - Features photos, health information,
rescue services and reports on lobbist efforts and progress from BMDCA's
lobbyist, John Melcher.
-
Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Nashoba Valley - East coast Regional BMD club serving
Connecticutt, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Maine. Site includes club contacts and a Resource Guide for puppy
buyers.
-
Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Northeastern Illinois - Offers event schedules, officer and
committee member contacts, and news.
-
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Quebec - Non-profit bilingual
organization devoted to the well being and progress of the breed.
Includes a directory of breeders, code of ethics, and information about
membership, health and nutrition, and breeding. [English and French]
-
Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Southeastern Wisconsin - Offers breeder referrals, breed
standards, event schedules, and adoption information.
-
Bernese Mountain Dog
Club of Southern California, Inc. - Contains a photo gallery, breed
information, list of activities, membership details, and links.
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The Bernese Mountain
Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities - Website offers club events
information, puppy buying tips, and health and management information
for Bernese.
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Bernese Mountain
Dog Club of the Rockies - Organization offering breeder referrals,
clinics on obedience training, breed rescue, and fun matches. Club
contact information, list of upcoming events, and membership
requirements.
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Heartland
Bernese Mountain Dog Club (HBMDC) - Open to owners in Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Features a newsletter,
bylaws, event schedules, photos, and membership information.
-
Helderberg
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of New York - Includes photos, memorials,
list of officers, details about past and upcoming events, and links to
related resources.
-
Lonestar
Bernese Mountain Dog Club - Site offers club events schedule,
newsletter, breed information and rescue services. Club members are
located throughout Texas.
-
Potomac Valley Bernese
Mountain Dog Club - Club objectives, calendar of events, message
board, photos and breed information.
-
Schweizer Sennenhund
Verein für Deutschland e.V. - Breed association of Germany. Site
includes a photo gallery, list of regional clubs, and information about
the breed and becoming a breeder. [English and German]
-
Swiss Mountain Dog
Club of Finland - Official breed club. Contains breed information,
list of Finnish breeders, show results, photos, and links. [Finnish and
English]
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