Welcome to the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois (BMDCNI) website. Our Club, established in 2000, brings members and Bernese Enthusiasts together to serve the future of our beloved breed. Please take time to explore our website and learn more about the Bernese Mountain Dog. There are many useful links that will help explain the Pro’s & Con’s of owning a Berner, and to learn some critical facts before making the very important decision to bring one of these wonderful dogs into your family.
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Upcoming Events
Apr27Sunall-day BMDCA National Specialty Dog Show @ All Star Sports ComplexBMDCA National Specialty Dog Show @ All Star Sports ComplexApr 27 – May 3 all-day
HOST CLUBS Eisenhower & Aspire Hotels and All Star Sports Complex (show campus) 2634 Emmitsburg Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-8121 SHOW DATES April 27 – May 3, 2025 Gettysburg,[...]May17Satall-day BMDCA Draft Test hosted by the B... @ Creekwood Meadows FarmBMDCA Draft Test hosted by the B... @ Creekwood Meadows FarmMay 17 – May 18 all-day*** CLICK HERE FOR THE PREMIMIM LIST ***Sep1Monall-day BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows FarmBMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows FarmSep 1 all-day
Farm Dog Certified Test Premium Farm Dog Certified Test September 1, 2025Sep21Sunall-day Bernerfest & Meeting @ BernerfestBernerfest & Meeting @ BernerfestSep 21 all-dayBMDCNI Bernerfest 2025 Sunday, September 21, 2025 Tentitive Schedule 9:30 Registration/ Meet & Greet 10:00 General Membership Meeting 11:00 Noon- Lunch: 1:00- Fox River Forest Preserve-Shelter A 28500 W. Roberts[...]Oct25Sat7:00 am Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education CenterRegional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education CenterOct 25 @ 7:00 am – Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm
PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A TROPHY CLICK HERE! CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE 2024 BMDCNI trophy form ***CLICK HERE FOR THE REGIONAL SPECIALTY PREMIUM LIST*** ***CLICK HERE FOR THE REGIONAL SPECIALTY[...]Dec7Sun11:30 am Holiday Party & Meeting @ Lazy DogHoliday Party & Meeting @ Lazy DogDec 7 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pmTentative Plan Get Merry With Us at the Lazy Dog in Naperville! 436 South State Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540 DECEMBER 7, 2025 11:30-2:30 Everyone is welcome. Annual Meeting 11:30[...]