Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain

serving UK Bernese and their owners since 1971

Welcome to our Club’s website and thank you for visiting

 Thank you to our members for your support throughout the year.

We hope to see you at one of our events.

Our brilliant Bernershop is on line with lots of great Bernese and club themed items which can be posted to you.

Scroll down the page for links to the latest news and updates and click on the headings to go to the  relevant section

NB: We are aware our web site recently had technical issues due to problems with a major update by our hosting platform. We are fixing these as we become aware of them so please bear with us if you encounter any of these failed links or missing images. Feel free to email us and let us know of any issue you come across – web@bernese.co.uk

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 owners or anyone interested in Bernese Mountain Dogs, and supports all activities and ownership levels. Members  receive discounts on a variety of club activities, messages about events and activities as well as hard copies of our magazines and handbook through the post.

The twice yearly Show/Garden Party based week-ends are open to all, even before you have a Bernese, and a great place to start your club or BMD experience and education. Apply Here

Advice and information for those considering a Bernese Mountain Dog. Is a Bernese right for you?  What do you need to think about? How can you find out more? Where can you meet some Bernese? Ideally at  one of our events especially a Garden Party, where you can meet Bernese and their families who will be happy to share their experiences and advice.

Bernese do not only develop their correct character due to breed genes. Like ALL dogs, good experiences, training and behaviour guidance are ESSENTIAL so make sure you know your full responsibility BEFORE your puppy arrives.  

Our club’s Rescue and Rehoming branch mainly helps to re-home Bernese in need. If you have any problems with a Bernese and Rescue might be able to help, please get in touch in complete confidence. Rescue’s only objective is to help the Bernese, not judge the situation, anyone’s life can unavoidably change.

You may not be able to rehome a Bernese but there are many ways people can help with the practicalities of Rescue, e.g. temporary foster homes, assessing dogs or homes in their area, help to transport dogs. Usually this starts with a friendly chat so please get in touch, email, phone or maybe come and chat at one of our events.

LATEST NEWS, UPDATES AND REPORTS

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  • All paid up Club members are reminded that they are eligible to attend the club's AGM and vote on any proposals or matters raised.......

  • Apologies but we are experiencing a few problems with the Membership Process. Please check this out if you have applied for New Membership recently....

  • The Club will be ringside at Crufts as usual, remember to collect your latest mailing or renew your membership. Not a member?, no problem, you can correct that too! ...

  • Some updates have been made in the CC winning records section. UK Top Bernese and Top BMD Kennels of All Time are now up to date....

  • The latest BMD Population Report has been published by the RKC giving for example registration and health testing summaries and genetic analysis. It can be viewed here. ...

  • The RKC have recently published their "Breeding FOR Health' report outlining the restructure of their Health activities....

  • The latest compilation of the ongoing Veteran's List has been compiled and published, celebrating our Bernese over 8 years of age....

  • The RKC has published an end of year review of its canine health acuities, across all breeds, for the year of 2025....

  • BMD BAD Sunday 8th February 2026 - Nottinghamshire. Held jointly for all 5 BMD Breed Clubs. Applications invited and assistance welcomed....

  • Latest, and probably last, (we've said that before though!), updated version of club JDP judges lists posted, up to December 2025. ...

  • A second Breed visit to the RKC is to be arranged in 2026 - If you would like to join us please register your interest asap....

  • Membership renewals are due annually on 1st January. Renewals can be submitted on line as can new membership applications....