01 Mar Gaining Further Knowledge About Bernese

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If you feel that you, your family and your home could probably cope with a Bernese then your next task is to ascertain a little more about them and decide that they are definitely the breed for you. There are several options open to you.

There are several breed books, these include The Bernese Mountain Dog by Diana Cochrane and The Complete Bernese Mountain Dog by Jude Simonds. These may be available at your library or can be bought, from the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain, if you have any problems locating them at bookshops, or maybe even borrowed from a helpful Bernese owner in your area.

Try and see some Bernese, there are many shows and events throughout the year, details of these can be obtained from the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain, (addresses given at the end of this leaflet). Also these events are full of people who are a mine of information on the breed, do not be afraid to mingle and ask questions. You may receive more than one answer to the same question but at least you will have some impressions from which to form your own opinions. More ideally try to see Bernese in a home environment, admiring them at a show is different to imagining them fitting into your kitchen or living room. With the help of a breed club locate a willing owner in your area and ask if you can visit, many Bernese owners would be pleased to “show off” their dogs and answer any questions you have. If “active” in the breed this owner could then be a valuable source of puppy contacts for you if you decide to purchase.

Contact a breed club for information, The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain is the largest and oldest of the UK Bernese breed clubs and has several information leaflets to offer and could also advise you of knowledgeable owners in your area and of forthcoming Bernese events. If you have definitely decided to become a Bernese owner you could join a club before finding your dog. This way you will receive regular information of events and breed issues in club magazines and mailings.