Bernese Mountain Dogs are strikingly beautiful, tri-colored, large, working dogs and companion animals. The breed's reputation for possessing a pleasant disposition, a gentle, reliable character and their adaptability is attractive to a steadily increasing number of pet owners who are searching for an ideal companion dog.
Not so long ago Bernese Mountain Dogs were a relatively rare breed. Berners were kept by owners who understood the essence of the breed and could provide an environment in which the dogs thrived. The dogs lived on farms and in rural settings serving as watch dogs, multi-purpose farm dogs and as farmers' companions. Times have changed. Many Berners are no longer working farm dogs or the well kept secret of a few knowledgeable owners and conscientious breeders who carefully produced and placed puppies.
Puppy buyers are looking for Bernese Mountain Dog breeders who can provide them with a healthy, happy family dog. Smart puppy buyers know how important it is to purchase their Bernese puppy from a breeder who has done everything possible to produce litters of Berner puppies that have solid, predictable, tractable temperaments, and are not affected by inherited health problems or crippling orthopedic conditions.
It's easy to find Bernese breeder websites, breed information websites and pictures of beautiful Bernese.
The search for a pup and a breeder can be as simple as clicking on a website, looking at a few dogs pictured and picking up the phone or emailing a breeder.
If the dogs' pictures look good, what could possibly be more important than that?
If the breeder has pup available, what more do you need to know?
Seems pretty simple and straight forward. You want one, the breeder has one. Buy the puppy.
But wait!
Just what are you buying? You think you are buying a puppy that will become a wonderful pet. Will you be that lucky?
Did the breeder seem to care about you? Did they ask you any questions about the things you wanted in a dog? Or did they quickly rush you into completing the transaction? Better breeders take a PERSONAL interest in knowing what the dog's life would be like, and, in YOU as a person, as well as a future owner of one of their dogs.
Please take the time to learn about a Berner's temperament and exercise requirements before purchasing a puppy. Do not rush into a purchase.
Do your homework! http://www.bmdinfo.org provides breed education articles to enhance knowledge and promote a true understanding of the Bernese breed which translates to better care, training, socialization, and suitable home environments for Berner puppies and adult Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Berner puppy
an 8 week old puppy
Big dogs
a baby Berner pup
Berners at home
