BMDCA Information Series

About the Bernese Mountain Dog
The Versatile Bernese Mountain Dog
FAQs About Bernese Mountain Dogs
Health Issues In Bernese Mountain Dogs
A BMD Puppy's First Year
Bernese Mountain Dogs And Tracking
Bernese Mountain Dogs And Obedience
Bernese Mountain Dogs And Herding
Bernese Mountain Dogs And Draft Work
Bernese Mountain Dogs And Agility
Tips on Buying a Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dogs and Geriatric Care
Bernese Mountain Dogs and Grooming

Online Breed Information

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Home Page (links to other US clubs)
The Bernese Mountain Dog Home Page (The best online source of Bernese information)
The Natural History Museum, Berne, Switzerland (History of the breed from its native country)
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada Home Page
Skips Berner Links (A great links page)
The Internet Bernese Mt. Dog Consortium
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America (Not about Bernese, but a good source of info on their cousin the Greater Swiss (aka, "Swissies"))
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon(Our neighbors in Portland) formerly  Pacific NW Bernese Mt. Dog Fanciers

Rescue Sites

Dog Breed Info Center Rescue Page
Dog Breed Info Center
Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition (BARC)
Save-a-Pet
Petfinder.org BMDCGS Rescue page
Petfinder.org
Pet Ark
Pet Rescue Groups of Oregon and Washington Bernese Mt Dog Rescue page
If you have a purebred Berner with health issues, and treatment is being determined by financial constraints, contact:

General Dog Information and Healthcare

GDC maintains genetic disease registries for purebred dogs in the US and worldwide.
The Orthopedic Foundation For Animalsis a not-for-profit organization originally created to assist breeders in addressing hip dysplasia. In recent years OFA has added databases to assist breeders in assessing elbow and patella deformities, craniomandibular osteopathy, autoimmune thyroiditis, congenital heart disease, copper toxicosis in Bedlington Terriers, and DNA databases.
The Electronic Zoo/Net-Vet (Dog breed and club information; lots of club links)
Dog Owner’s Guide (Maintained by Canis Major Publications - they have great information on nutrition and preventive healthcare for dogs)
CERF Canine Eye Registration Foundation
"wheel chairs" for pets

BMDCGS Member Recommendations

Carting with your Dog (A wonderful site that is a must for every Novice Carter to peruse. This site has all the basics and more. For ideas, advice, questions on vendors and some wonderful carting links; check this page out)
The Senior Dogs Project (Looking out for older dogs)
The Rainbow Bridge Tribute Pages
Pet Tribute and Candle Ceremony site
The Monday Night Candle Ceremony
BMD Webring
The National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association
Club Québécois du Bouvier Bernois
Therapy Work Delta Society Pet Partners Program for Animal Assisted Activities/Therapy

BMD Health Information Links

Bernergarde Health Database
http://www.bmdinfo.com ~ Pat Long’s Info Page
Plants Poisonous to Dogs
Nautural health Consultants Alternate Health Recommendations
Animal CPR Instructions
Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Info
NetVet Veterinary Resources

Orthopedic Sites

Our TPLO experience
Hip Dysplasia Rating Comparisons Between Europe and U.S.A.
Six common joint problems

Cancer Sites

Botanical Approach to the Treatment of Cancer by Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac. O.M.D.
International Histiocytosis Organizations
OncoLink Veterinary Oncology
Osteosarcoma
The Rise of Canine Cancers- Understanding Cancer, Prevention, Treatment, Herbal Prescriptions
Veterinary Cancer Society Home Page

Canine Care and Information

American Animal Hospital Association
The Tame Beast
rec.pets.dogs FAQ
Acme Pet / Behavior
Dog Owner’s Guide
Welcome to dogs

Training Sites

Ahimsa Dog Friendly Training in Seattle
Good Owners Great Pets
Jean Donaldson (The Culture Clash) Training Page
Karen Pryor’s Clicker Training
Meisterfeld Psychological Dog Training

Carting Sites

Carting With Your Dog
Carts, harnesses and training equipment for your draft dogs

Miscellaneous

http://www.sherlockbones.com/html/pet_is_lost_or_stolen.html
Questionnaire to use when looking for a breeder. Developed by John Elftmann for his own use in looking for a breeder after losing his first Berner to cancer.
Robert Duncan - Artist that uses Berners in his works