Got Questions? Maybe Some Concerns?
You should find most of the answers here….
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA)…everything you need to know about Berners! http://bmdca.org/
AND more info from Pat Long http://www.bmdinfo.org/
Berner Garde Online Database…if you have ever owned a Berner, or own one now, PLEASE be sure their info is entered in this database! It doesn’t matter where your Berner came from, or if it is or was a family companion or show dog, every bit of information is important. This data helps breeders to make informed decisions and researchers find links to help the future of the breed
http://bernergarde.org/db/default.aspx
AKC & Berners... http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bernese-mountain-dog/
The Breed Standard… http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/BerneseMountainDog.pdf?_ga=2.146109236.1410363432.1513881827-890054389.1511285719
Vaccination Guidelines...
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/safer-vaccine-guidelines-for-dogs/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/annual-dog-vaccines-are-they-necessary/
http://www.hemopet.org/clients/14145/documents/Resources_for_Sharing/VaccineSchedule_Dogs_2016_Updated.pdf
Health…everything from orthopedics to late spay & neuter studies
http://www.bestbeau.ca/BMD_Health_Info_Links.html
https://www.ofa.org/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/three-reasons-to-reconsider-spayneuter/
https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/07/27/neutering-spaying-effects.aspx
http://cpt-training.com/recent-research-raises-concerns-regarding-early-spayingneutering/
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_2/features/spaying-or-neutering_20685-1.html
https://nordicnaturals.com/blog/all-about-science/why-fish-oil-is-a-better-source-of-omega-3s-than-krill-oil/?utm_source=Consumers&utm_campaign=753f0599c7-Consumers-Blog%20Newsletter_2017_12_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33bd0ae981-753f0599c7-60710945&mc_cid=753f0599c7&mc_eid=bd5c6ccb78
Raw Feeding...
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/raw-feeding-primer/
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/raw-dog-food/
Appropriate Exercise Guidelines for Puppies...
https://www.puppyculture.com/new-appropriate-exercise.html
Socialize, socialize, socialize…
http://www.akc.org/content/dog-training/articles/puppy-socialization/
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_12/features/properly-socializing-your-puppy_20878-1.html
https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/socializing-new-puppy#1
http://www.akc.org/content/dog-care/articles/five-things-puppy-owners-should-never-do/?utm_medium=content-page&utm_source=akc.org&utm_campaign=bottom-related-blueconic&utm_content=algo-1
http://www.ultimatepuppy.com/
Puppy “Shopping” and Breeder Red Flags…
http://www.bmdinfo.org/bernerpedia/sheets/Berner_Puppy_Shopping.pdf
http://www.bmdcnv.org/puppy/BadBreederRedFlags.pdf
http://www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com/redflags.html
http://vcli.net/the-breed/identifying-reputable-breeders-and-avoiding-red-flag-ones/
http://www.akc.org/press-center/facts-stats/responsible-breeders/?page=responsible_breeder
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_breedersandpetshops.php
http://yourdogsfriend.org/before-you-adopt/breeders-vs-puppy-mills/
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/looking-for-a-dog-here-are-tips-for-avoiding-a/article_b49e07b8-693c-11e6-b8ae-4f900d9060a0.html
AND more info from Pat Long http://www.bmdinfo.org/
Berner Garde Online Database…if you have ever owned a Berner, or own one now, PLEASE be sure their info is entered in this database! It doesn’t matter where your Berner came from, or if it is or was a family companion or show dog, every bit of information is important. This data helps breeders to make informed decisions and researchers find links to help the future of the breed
http://bernergarde.org/db/default.aspx
AKC & Berners... http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bernese-mountain-dog/
The Breed Standard… http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/BerneseMountainDog.pdf?_ga=2.146109236.1410363432.1513881827-890054389.1511285719
Vaccination Guidelines...
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/safer-vaccine-guidelines-for-dogs/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/annual-dog-vaccines-are-they-necessary/
http://www.hemopet.org/clients/14145/documents/Resources_for_Sharing/VaccineSchedule_Dogs_2016_Updated.pdf
Health…everything from orthopedics to late spay & neuter studies
http://www.bestbeau.ca/BMD_Health_Info_Links.html
https://www.ofa.org/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/three-reasons-to-reconsider-spayneuter/
https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/07/27/neutering-spaying-effects.aspx
http://cpt-training.com/recent-research-raises-concerns-regarding-early-spayingneutering/
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_2/features/spaying-or-neutering_20685-1.html
https://nordicnaturals.com/blog/all-about-science/why-fish-oil-is-a-better-source-of-omega-3s-than-krill-oil/?utm_source=Consumers&utm_campaign=753f0599c7-Consumers-Blog%20Newsletter_2017_12_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33bd0ae981-753f0599c7-60710945&mc_cid=753f0599c7&mc_eid=bd5c6ccb78
Raw Feeding...
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/raw-feeding-primer/
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/raw-dog-food/
Appropriate Exercise Guidelines for Puppies...
https://www.puppyculture.com/new-appropriate-exercise.html
Socialize, socialize, socialize…
http://www.akc.org/content/dog-training/articles/puppy-socialization/
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_12/features/properly-socializing-your-puppy_20878-1.html
https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/socializing-new-puppy#1
http://www.akc.org/content/dog-care/articles/five-things-puppy-owners-should-never-do/?utm_medium=content-page&utm_source=akc.org&utm_campaign=bottom-related-blueconic&utm_content=algo-1
http://www.ultimatepuppy.com/
Puppy “Shopping” and Breeder Red Flags…
http://www.bmdinfo.org/bernerpedia/sheets/Berner_Puppy_Shopping.pdf
http://www.bmdcnv.org/puppy/BadBreederRedFlags.pdf
http://www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com/redflags.html
http://vcli.net/the-breed/identifying-reputable-breeders-and-avoiding-red-flag-ones/
http://www.akc.org/press-center/facts-stats/responsible-breeders/?page=responsible_breeder
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_breedersandpetshops.php
http://yourdogsfriend.org/before-you-adopt/breeders-vs-puppy-mills/
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/looking-for-a-dog-here-are-tips-for-avoiding-a/article_b49e07b8-693c-11e6-b8ae-4f900d9060a0.html
