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BMDCNI

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois

About Us

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois was established in 2000. Our membership is made up of Berner lovers from all parts of Northeastern Illinois and the surrounding area – breeders, exhibitors, pet owners, and individuals interested in the Bernese Mountain Dog. We all share a common interest in protecting and promoting the health and welfare of the Bernese Mountain Dog.

Tootsie 2Our club activities include dog shows, obedience, tracking, drafting tests, and agility trials. All of the mentioned activities are conducted in a sports-manlike manner in accordance with the American Kennel Club rules and regulations and BMDCA draft rules. We also have several meetings during the year, which include educational speakers to benefit our members and Berners. One of our goals is to promote fellowship among our members and provide the opportunity for our Berners to socialize. We often have 20 or more Berners at our meetings, even more at our activities. It’s a great opportunity to meet people, learn more about the breed and of course, meet more Berners!

For more information on upcoming club events, please refer to our events sidebar. We’re looking forward to you becoming part of our Bernese Mountain Dog family.

  • Upcoming Events

    Jan
    1
    Sat
    all-day REGIONAL SPECIALTY TROPHY DONATIONS
    REGIONAL SPECIALTY TROPHY DONATIONS
    Jan 1 – Oct 28 all-day
    REGIONAL SPECIALTY TROPHY DONATIONS
    *** CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A TROPHY FOR THE 2022 REGIONAL SPECIALTY *** CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT THE TROPHY DONATION FORM
    Jun
    26
    Sun
    all-day Summer Fun Day & Meeting
    Summer Fun Day & Meeting
    Jun 26 all-day
    BMDCNI Summer Fun Day Location to be determined Tenative Schedule: 10:00 General Membership meeting 11:00 Fun matches Ring 1 – Family Dog Classes ex. Tricks, Lead line classes, Uniqueness Ring[...]
    Jul
    16
    Sat
    all-day Kishwaukee Kennel Club Supported... @ Boone County Fairgrounds
    Kishwaukee Kennel Club Supported... @ Boone County Fairgrounds
    Jul 16 – Jul 17 all-day
    2 BMDCNI Supported Entries held at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere Illinois SUPERINTENDENT: Foy Trent www.foytrentdogshows.com ENTRIES CLOSE at the Superintendent’s office 12:00 Noon CST Wednesday, JUNE 29, 2022,[...]
    Aug
    14
    Sun
    4:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING
    Aug 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
     
    Sep
    18
    Sun
    all-day Bernerfest & Meeting @ Fox River Forest Preserve - Shelter A
    Bernerfest & Meeting @ Fox River Forest Preserve - Shelter A
    Sep 18 all-day
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    Oct
    16
    Sun
    4:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING
    Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
     
    Oct
    29
    Sat
    all-day Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
    Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
    Oct 29 – Oct 30 all-day
    Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
    **************CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS**************** PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A TROPHY CLICK HERE! *** CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT A TROPHY FORM *** Questions?  Please contact Show Chair, Debbie Thornton at[...]
    Dec
    4
    Sun
    all-day Holiday Party & Meeting
    Holiday Party & Meeting
    Dec 4 all-day
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    Dec
    18
    Sun
    4:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING
    Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
     

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