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Exercise for our Berners

Bernese Mountain Dogs need at least a half-hour of moderate exerciseevery day to stay healthy and happy. While they are definitely meant...

Grooming the Berner

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a double coat, with a longer outer coat and a wooly undercoat. Berners shed a fair amount, even more so...

Nutrition for our Berners

The Bernese Mountain Dog should do well on a high-quality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or home-prepared with your...

Introducing the Union President

I, Woodley, wanted to introduce myself since some of you may not know me. I am the self-appointed BFW Rescue union president. That’s...

Standards for the BMD

Over the coming weeks, we will talk about the official standard for our beloved Bernese Mountain Dogs. This standard has been set and...

Penny joins the BFWR family

Say Hello to Penny! She is a 4 year old Bernese Mountain Dog and is starting to settle in her foster home. She is being fostered in...

Bourbon is home

Bourbon has been adopted!!! He now enjoys daily life on the lake! He also gets to ride on a boat, gets lots of daily walks through a...

Our beloved Bernese Mountain Dogs can be at risk for Bloat

GDV or bloat is a life threatening condition, please know the signs and if you think your dog is experiencing bloat, get to a vet...

Is your Bernese Mountain Dog the correct weight?

This is a great chart that will help all dog owners tell if their dog is overweight or maybe even underweight. Those of us with those...

Byron, Bernese Mtn Dog has a few things to say about his forever home

I was adopted by my foster family on my 5th birthday. I am so thankful to BFW Rescue for bringing me into rescue and helping me find my...

About the Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, sturdy worker who can stand over 27 inches at the shoulder. The thick, silky, and moderately long...