Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain – est. 1971

Welcome to our club website

Opening Parade Autumn Garden Party 2023

The Officers and Committee of the Club would like to wish all our members and Bernese owners everywhere

A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year

We hope you have a great festive season with your family and Bernese

Why not check out our Club shop, link below, for Bernese Christmas treats and presents

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***** 2024 HANDBOOK DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY 15th DECEMBER ***** 

DON”T MISS OUT – SEE LINK BELOW

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2024 Club Event Dates –  Now available, see link below to access

For updates and information scroll down to the news links below or use the upper tabs to navigate the site..

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As well as being at all club events and Crufts the club’s brilliant Bernershop has its own successful on line store  offering almost

700 different items of BMD breed and club branded quality clothing and memorabilia including some great Bernese Christmas goods.

Why not take a look at what’s on offer and solve your birthday, Christmas or any gift issues for yourself, family or friends?

Overview of our club outlining the various sections and activities, many of which have their own sections within this web site. Membership of our friendly, approachable club is open to anyone interested in Bernese Mountain Dogs, you don’t even need to own a Bernese! Apply Here

Our regular annual events have now been condensed into two long week-ends. These 2 events include two open shows, one championship show, two ‘garden parties’ including working events carting, obedience, agility events and each has evening events to keep the enjoyment flowing into the night. All now offer camping and many take up the opportunity for a short Bernese holiday break. All club members, and any interested parties are welcome to attend all club events, either over several days or just a single day visit to share our experience of our wonderful breed.

History, concerns, available tests and looking forward at the future well being of Bernese in Britain. Initiatives YOU can help with are detailed here and everyone with a genuine love for the breed will surely want to do what they can to help make a better future.

Essential advice and information for those considering a Bernese Mountain Dog. Is a Bernese right for you? Why would you want one? What do you need to think about? Who can you talk to? How can you find out more? Where can you meet some Bernese?

Bernese come into Rescue for many reasons but always through no fault of their own, our club’s Rescue and Rehoming branch helps to re-home and help Bernese in need. People willing to take a Bernese in need into their lives or foster one needing a temporary helping hand are always welcome to get in touch. Maybe you could assist us assessing dogs or homes in your area or maybe you can help with funding. Find out more and how you can help.

Carting is our breed’s signature activity and, whilst not unique to Bernese, both the Swiss and the fun themes of carting take the activity adds tradition, colour and spectacle to enhance any event. Find out more about what is involved in Bernese carting and how you could join in with the activity.

LATEST NEWS, UPDATES AND REPORTS

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  • The deadline approaches for 2024 handbook submissions. All members and Bernese owners are invited to contribute to our Annual Handbook and share their dogs all over the Bernese world....

  • The club was very sad to learn of the passing of Tony Granger of the Shadybower affix this week....

  • Membership Renewals are due for all members at the end of the year. Why not renew online to make sure you don't miss out on club mailings or news of next year's events....

  • News of the 2nd Premier Open Show our club is supporting. Shows on 6th January 2024 at Bingley Hall Stafford and 10th February at The Sports Connexion Coventry. Please support these shows if you can....

  • Announcement of changes to our previous scheduling for 2024. If you come to our main club events, or are considering visiting us for 2024, please read this....

  • The  Kennel Club is hosting a couple of free webinars next month where experts will explain 2 different aspects of Canine Health. The first covering the BVA/KC Hip and Elbow Scoring schemes is very re...

  • Some updated club documents have been published....

  • Judge's Report and Grand Prix Trophy info added to Photos and results for our 2023 Championship Show held at Stoneleigh in perfect weather. Click here for more information...

  • First reports are available of another amazing Autumn Garden Party which was a great success despite the hot weather. As always, some amazing sights were available so check out our reports here....

  • Main Show Judge's Report ADDED to photos of winners and full results from our Open Show on 2nd September as part of our great Bernese week-end including the Autumn Garden Party....

  • An update has been given on the Bernese input to the wide ranging bloat survey being undertaken by the University of Nottingham Veterinary School....

  • The club is announcing some changes to our remaining 2023 events. Please look at these if you attend our Open Show or Autumn Garden Party....