Educate Yourself. It's Important.
First Off, It's Bernese. (Pronounced bur - knees)
Welcome to bernerbreeders.com
Bernerbreeders was a site developed by people in the bernese fancy to help you find the perfect family companion. Our committee members invite you to learn about our wonderful dogs and determine if a Berner is the right dog for you. The concept behind this website is to list ethical breeders who have agreed to abide by certain guidelines which can be seen here [guidelines]. Each of the breeders listed has confirmed a litter, has puppies available, or older dogs in need of new homes. All are members of the Bernese Mountain Dog's national club. They have all done their best to try to produce well bred healthy puppies with good temperaments. In order to do that, they have tested the parents for a number of different health issues in order to make their breeding decision with as much information as possible. They will provide you with copies of those tests, and can help explain to you why they are so important.
We have also provided some additional tools to use in understanding how to select a good breeder. You can also use tools such as www.bernergarde.org and www.offa.org in your research. It is up to you to make the choice, and you want to choose a breeder who stacks the deck in favor of producing the best puppies. Breeding dogs that are free of certain health problems makes it more likely that the puppies will also be free of those problems. Some breeders will elect to breed a dog with specific problems for a number of reasons, but they will be able to explain why they did so, and just what they did to try to ensure that the puppies won’t have that problem.
This website isn’t designed to teach you all that you need to know in order to choose a breeder, there are many others that can assist with that. Visit these informative sites:
www.bmdinfo.org
Familiarize yourself with the potential problems, and learn how breeders try to eliminate the conditions from their breeding programs. Research breeders as much as you do a car dealership prior to buying a new car. After all, you probably hope to have your puppy as part of your family far longer than you will keep the car.
This site will assist you in:
* How to find a dog.
* The “Pat Long” Checklist to help you evaluate a breeder.
* Informational links for educational material and health organizations.
Attention breeders, regional clubs and rescue groups
* To have your litter listed and made available to the public, organized breed club or rescue group to be included in the bernerbreeders.com listings
FAQ about bernerbreeders.com
* Frequently asked questions (and answers, of course!) about bernerbreeders.com
* If you are a breeder and you would like to join the bernerbreeders yahoo group click on the link
If you are a breeder and a member in good standing of the BMDCA, learn more about listing your litter with bernerbreeders.com.
National Clubs
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (National Club)
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ontario
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Quebec
Regional Clubs
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Alaska
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Greater Seattle
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern Illinois
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southeastern Wisconsin
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southern California
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Watchung
Chattahoochee Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Grand Canyon State Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Heartland Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Helderberg Bernese Mountain Dog Club of New York
Inland Northwest Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Kentuckiana Regional Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Lone Star Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Mason Dixon Bernese Mountain Dog Club
North Coast Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ohio
Pacific Northwest Bernese Mountain Dog Fanciers Club
Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Sierra West Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Three Rivers Bernese Mountain Dog Club
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Rescue Organizations
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada (National Club) Rescue Information (regional contacts are also listed there)
National Rescue Contact: Maureen Greaves
Health Information
Berner.org
Pat Long's Info Page
Robin Camken's BMD Health Info Links
Berner-Garde Health Database
Veterinary Opthamology Information Centre
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
University of Purdue Bloat/Elevated Feeder Study
About osteosarcoma in dogs
Merck Veterinary Manual
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Educational Information
About Puppy Mills
About Pet Stores That Sell Puppies
Berner-L Home Page
BMDCA National Specialty 2007
American Kennel Club
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* To join the bernerbreeders yahoo group click on the link
If you are a breeder and a member in good standing of the BMDCA, read more about listing your litter with bernerbreeders.com.
*The breeders listed on our site are current members of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America. The regional clubs and rescue organizations are recognized by the BMDCA. (Bernerbreeders is not affiliated with the BMDCA)
Please read this disclaimer before using any information on this site.
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