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BMDCNI

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois

Breeders The different types

Responsible Breeders:

    • Breeds for themselves and to better the breed with a well thought out breeding plan.
    • Active Breed Club Member.
    • Seeks out mentorship and advice from other responsible breeders.
    • Does extensive research to breed to the ideal dog and to breed to the standard.
    • Chooses pairings to breed for good health, temperament, sound structure, breed type, and longevity.
    • Does not often repeat the same breeding, uses multiple stud dogs in breeding program.
    • Does appropriate health testing and makes wise breeding decisions based on the results.
    • Is continuously seeking to learn more about Bernese Mountain Dogs.
    • Is very selective and sells only to approved  buyers.
    • Cares deeply about the puppy for life and wants periodic updates on the dog.
    • Has a contract with the buyer, including a statement regarding taking the dog back if the buyer can’t keep it (so the dog doesn’t end up in rescue or a shelter).
    • Will be there for the buyer for the life of the dog.
    • Is actively involved in dog related activities, and shows their dogs.
    • Has extensive breed knowledge and shares that knowledge with others.
    • Is opposed to the deliberate crossing of Bernese Mountain Dogs with Poodles or any other breed.

Puppy Mill:

    • Breeds to make a profit (supplies pet stores, sells to brokers).
    • Not interested in Breed improvement.
    • Breeds to ANY available dog.
    • May pretend to have some breed knowledge.
    • Dogs live in kennels and runs designed for mass reproduction.
    • Does not participate in dog related activities or rescue.
    • Does not care what happens to the puppy after it is sold.
    • Has a PayPal or credit card system setup for payment.
    • Will ship puppies anywhere in the world.

Commercial / Brokers:

    • Breeds to make a profit (supplies pet stores and brokers, sells online and in papers).
    • Has many types of Breeds, does not specialize in a particular one.
    • Focuses on general appearances and fads.
    • May claim Breed knowledge is not important.
    • Dogs live in kennels and runs for mass reproduction.
    • Does not participate in dog related activities or rescue.
    • Does not care what happens to the puppy after it is sold.
    • May claim “USDA or AKC Inspected Kennel”.
    • Has a PayPal or credit card system setup for payment.
    • Will ship puppies anywhere in the world.

Back Yard Breeder:

    • Breeds to make a profit, to have another just like one of the parents, “so the kids can experience the miracle of birth”, to produce “just nice family pets” (sells online and in newspapers).
    • Most likely not a Breed Club Member, but sometimes lies about being a club member.
    • Works independently without guidance, advise, or mentorship from others.
    • Breeds to convenient dogs only, often the same stud dog over and over again.
    • May or may not do some or all health testing to appear as if they care about health, and may claim it doesn’t matter for “just a pet”.
    • May share false or incomplete information regarding the breed and/or their dogs.
    • Rarely attends dog related activities.
    • Does not take steps to learn more about the breed and best breeding practices.
    • Will sell a puppy to almost anyone with money, not very selective.
    • Does not truly care what happens to the puppy after it is sold.
    • Has a PayPal or credit card system setup for payment.
    • Will ship puppies anywhere in the world.
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    Apr
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    all-day Draft Dog Match @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
    Draft Dog Match @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
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    May
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    6:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
     
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    all-day BMDCA Draft Test hosted by the B... @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
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    Aug 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
     
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    all-day BMDCNI Farm Dog Test @ Creekwood Meadows Farm
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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
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    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
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    all-day Holiday Party & Meeting
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    Dec
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    6:00 pm BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
    BMDCNI BOARD MEETING @ ZOOM CALL
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