Information Resources for Bernese Mountain Dogs

General Bernese Mountain Dog Information Websites:
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Here
Berner resources aimed at the pet fancier Here
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada Here
Bernese Mountain Dog Info Series Here
FAQs and Red Flags Here
BMDCA Information Series Here
BernerGarde for pedigrees, health clearances. Participation encouraged! Here
Bernese Illustrated Standard — History and standards Here and Here
Additional Reading & Resources Here

How to Purchase a Bernese Mountain Dog:
Is a Bernese Mountain Dog right for you? Here and Here
Kids and Dogs:  Safety First; Kid-Proof your dogs; dog-proof your kids Here
Dogs and children - numerous articles Here
Home and School Safety for Kids Here
How to seek out a puppy Here
Bernese Mountain Dog Breeder Selection Checklist Here
Bernese Mountain Dog Breeder Red Flags Here
Why Not to Buy from a Pet Shop Here
How to Identify and Steer Clear of Dog Brokers Here
Puppy Buyer's Guide from BMDC of Southeastern Wisconsin Here
Bernese Mountain Dog Consortium's Breeder Selection and Buyer's Guide Here
Article on "Designer Breeds" (e.g. Poodle + Cocker = "Cockadoodle") Here

Bernese Mountain Dog Health Information:
General Introduction Here 
Overview and Numerous Details Here 
Amazing Detail by Robin Camken Here 
Veterinary Terms Here 
Bloat/Torsion Here 
Vaccine Guidelines Here 
Treating a Vaccine Reaction Here 
Pet Owner's Guide to Laboratory Tests Here 
National Animal Poison Control Center Here 
Poisonous Substance List Here 
Top 10 Poisons Here 
Poisonous Plants Here 
Poisonous People Food Here 
Emergency Contact Info Here 
VetGen — info & DNA test for von Willebrand s bleeding disorder et. al. Here
Health Research Studies to assist Bernese. Participation encouraged! Here

Health and Health Clearance Registries:
BernerGarde Database Here 
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (orthopedics, heart and more) Here 
CERF (eyes) Here 
PennHip (hips) Here 

Training and Raising a Bernese Right:
Find a Trainer:  Here
For a good start, 12 Tips for a Well-Behaved Dog: Here 
Crate Training:  Here
Socialization Here
Destructive chewing Here
Avoiding Bites Here

Food:
Food, Diet, Supplements, Allergies, Large Breed Puppy Raising Tips Here

Pet Supplies:
Pet Edge Here
Cherry Brook Here
Drs. Foster and Smith Here

Clubs With Which Arundel Kennels is Affiliated:
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Here
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada Here
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Finger Lakes (upstate NY) Here

Other Links:
American Kennel Club Here