This book brings together basic and specific knowledge about the Bernese Mountain Dog, including information on its history, development, personality, and training. A complete guide to caring for, training and showing a Berner in carting, draft work or in the conformation ring.
AUTHORS' BIO
Diane Russ has been prominent as a breeder of Berners for over twenty years. Shirle Rogers teaches obedience.
ENDORSEMENT
“A particularly valuable tool, both in preserving the history of the Bernese Mountain Dog and as a guide for novice fanciers.” (Sylvia R. Howison)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Foreword by Sylvia Howison .
CHAPTER ONE Meet the Bernese Mountain Dog
Personality • Temperament Needs Suitability to Your Home
CHAPTER TWO Early Origin of the Breed
Development of the Breed Early History • Importations
CHAPTER THREE The Berner in the United States
First Berners in the United States . Formation of BMDCA
Foundation Lines
CHAPTER FOUR The Berner in Other Lands
Canada • Great Britain • Germany • Switzerland
CHAPTER FIVE The Best of the Best
National Specialty Winners
Top Producing Sires and Dams
Top Winners in Conformation and Obedience
CHAPTER SIX Understanding the Standard
The Breed Standard Analysis of Standard • Canadian
Standard
CHAPTER SEVEN Choosing A Puppy
Before You Decide • Locating A Breeder Choosing the Right
Pup
CHAPTER EIGHT Bringing Up Baby
Choosing A Veterinarian How to Handle A Puppy
Naming and Registering Feeding • Socialization and Discipline
CHAPTER NINE A Lifetime of Loving Care
Grooming Training • Housing Fencing Nutrition and Feeding
The Older Berner
CHAPTER TEN When Your Berner Is Ill
Symptoms of Illness • Parasites . Common Diseases
Immunizations
CHAPTER ELEVEN Understanding A Dog ShowTypes of Shows • How to Enter • The Classes • Progression of A Show Showing in Canada • Obedience Classes Obedience Championship
