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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: The
Bernese Mountain Dog : A Dog of Destiny
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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.
-
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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|
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. | |
Bernese
Mountain Dogs 2005 Calendar
Click to
Purchase Online
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Puppy Central Home
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Mountain Dog Puppy Central Menu - Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Profile |
| 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! | |
|
Back to Bernese
Mountain Dog Puppy Central Menu
|
|
|
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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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