Bernese Mountain Dog General Appearance
GENERAL APPEARANCE The Bernese Mountain Dog is a striking. tri-colored, large dog. He is sturdy and balanced. He is intelligent, strong...
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Jun 24, 20181 min read
Bernese Mountain Dog Overview
Temperament:Good-Natured, Calm, Strong AKC Breed Popularity: Ranks 27 of 194 Height: 25-27.5 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) Weight:...
Jun 24, 20181 min read
It's Summer
Penny enjoyed the first official day of summer. Here she is on her way to check out the garden and see if anything needs to be picked....
Jun 24, 20181 min read
A day in the life of Bourbon
Greetings from South Carolina! It’s Bourbon and I wanted to check in with my BFW Rescue family. I have been in my furever home with mommy...
Jun 17, 20181 min read
More 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...
Jun 17, 20181 min read
Did You Know?
The Bernese is one of four varieties of Swiss Mountain Dog. The Bernese shares similar distinctive coloring with the other varieties of...
Jun 17, 20181 min read
Berner Health
Berners are generally healthy dogs, and responsible breeders will screen their breeding stock for health conditions such as hip and elbow...
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Training Bernese Mountain Dogs
Early socialization and obedience training are important for all dogs, but especially so for breeds as large as the Bernese Mountain Dog....
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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...
Jun 3, 20181 min read
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...
May 21, 20181 min read
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...
May 21, 20181 min read
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...
May 14, 20181 min read
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...
May 14, 20181 min read
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...
May 14, 20181 min read
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...
May 7, 20181 min read
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...
May 7, 20181 min read
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...
May 7, 20181 min read
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...
Apr 3, 20183 min read
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...
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