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BMDCNI

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois

Club Membership

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Renewals ended on March 1st, please contact the Membership Chair for further information.

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Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois

Code of Ethics

1. Breeders shall strive for perfection of the Bernese Mountain Dog in accordance with the official standard set forth by the American Kennel Club. In this regard they shall:

      • Maintain high standards of health and care for their dogs.
      • Use only physically and temperamentally sound stock and refuse stud service to any bitch that is unregisterable or shows obvious defects. They shall study and learn the good and bad points within their own stock never doubling up on a known and visible fault.
      • X-ray for evidence of hip dysplasia at two years of age or older, treating mild cases as they would any other fault, and excluding from breeding programs dogs with more severe evidence of hip dysplasia.
      • X-ray for evidence of elbow dysplasia at two years of age or older, treating mild cases as they would any other fault, and excluding from breeding programs dogs with more severe evidence of elbow dysplasia.
      • Ideally, certify all dog’s for Eyes, Heart, Von Willebrand Disease (vWD), and Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) SOD1A & SOD1B.
      • Refrain from breeding the bitch until her second season, preferably waiting until at least 18 months of age. A bitch shall be bred no more than two out of three seasons, this depending on the size of the litter whelped and her condition. It is suggested that in most cases a period of one-year lapse between litters.

2. Breeders will not sell adults or puppies without true representation to the purchaser nor use misleading or untruthful statements in selling or advertising.

3. No member shall sell adults or puppies to retail or wholesale pet stores, commercial breeders, Berner Doodle breeders or other breeders of mixed breeds.

4. Breeders will sell all adults and puppies via a signed contract that requires the breeder to take back any sold puppy or adult dogs and ensure all adults and puppies are registered with the AKC.

5. A buyer should be supplied with a four-generation pedigree, with information on inoculations and other veterinary care that the dog has had, and with instructions on the care, feeding and training of the Bernese Mountain Dog.

6. A breeder should guarantee the health of their dogs subject to a veterinarian’s examination within two working days of the sale.

7. A breeder should try to keep in touch with the progress of dogs, of their breeding, in order to better analyze their own program.

8. A breeder will enter health and certification information, of dogs they have bred into the BernerGarde database.

9. A breeder shall exhibit at dog shows and matches where feasible.

10. Members shall at all times exhibit good sportsmanship at all events related to the club and dog shows.

11. Members shall not degrade any other member or kennel.

  • Upcoming Events

    Jan
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    all-day REGIONAL SPECIALTY TROPHY DONATIONS
    REGIONAL SPECIALTY TROPHY DONATIONS
    Jan 1 – Oct 14 all-day
    REGIONAL SPECIALTY TROPHY DONATIONS
    *** CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A TROPHY FOR THE 2023 REGIONAL SPECIALTY *** CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT THE TROPHY DONATION FORM
    Apr
    2
    Sun
    all-day BMDCA National Specialty Dog Show
    BMDCA National Specialty Dog Show
    Apr 2 – Apr 9 all-day
    BMDCA National Specialty Dog Show @ Manhattan | Illinois | United States
    Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty Dog Show HOST CLUBS Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California Sierra West Bernese Mountain Dog Club SHOW DATES April 2 –[...]
    Apr
    8
    Sat
    all-day Yorkville KC Supported Entry Dog... @ Northern Illinois University Convocation Center
    Yorkville KC Supported Entry Dog... @ Northern Illinois University Convocation Center
    Apr 8 – Apr 9 all-day
    The BMDCNI Supported Entry at the AKC All-Breed Dog Show held by the Yorkville Kennel Club *** PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS*** Questions? Contact the Supported Entry Liaison, Dee McDuffee[...]
    Apr
    23
    Sun
    all-day Awards Luncheon & Meeting @ Kelsey Road House
    Awards Luncheon & Meeting @ Kelsey Road House
    Apr 23 all-day
    BMDCNI Awards and General Membership Meeting   Please join us in person to celebrate the success of our members and their dogs!   Sunday, April 23, 2023 11:00-1:00 PM Kelsey[...]
    May
    7
    Sun
    all-day Draft Dog Match @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    Draft Dog Match @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    May 7 all-day
    Click for the BMDCA Draft Match Flyer     
    May
    14
    Sun
    6:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
     
    May
    20
    Sat
    all-day BMDCA Draft Test hosted by the B... @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    BMDCA Draft Test hosted by the B... @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    May 20 – May 21 all-day
    *** CLICK HERE FOR THE PREMIUM LIST ***
    Jun
    25
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    all-day Summer Fun Day & Meeting
    Summer Fun Day & Meeting
    Jun 25 all-day
    Summer Fun Day & Meeting @ Burr Ridge | Illinois | United States
     
    Aug
    13
    Sun
    6:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    Aug 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
     
    Sep
    4
    Mon
    all-day BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    Sep 4 all-day
    BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    BMDCNI Farm Dog Test Two Tests One Day! September 4, 2023 Check back for more information!    
    Sep
    17
    Sun
    all-day Bernerfest & Meeting
    Bernerfest & Meeting
    Sep 17 all-day
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    Oct
    22
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    6:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
     
    Oct
    28
    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 28 – Oct 29 all-day
    Regional Specialty Dog Show @ Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
    PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A TROPHY CLICK HERE! *** CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT A TROPHY FORM *** ***CLICK HERE FOR THE REGIONAL SPECIALTY PREMIUM LIST*** ***CLICK HERE FOR THE[...]
    Dec
    3
    Sun
    all-day Holiday Party & Meeting
    Holiday Party & Meeting
    Dec 3 all-day
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    Dec
    17
    Sun
    6:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
     

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