When we returned from our Acadia vacation we began researching the breed. They are one of four Swiss breeds and their name is taken from the canton of Bern in the central farmlands of Switzerland.
Near the end of the 19th century, the breed was nearly extinct.
www.puppydogweb.com/caninebreeds/bernesemtn.htm
www.bmdca.org/pages/BMD_Standard.php
Over the next year, we kept the image of the Berner in our minds. I wanted in every way for this breed's characteristics to meet our lifestyle and personalities. Loyal, sensitive, intelligent, etc. We even took on-line tests to determine which breed fit our personality best. It never came up Bernese Mountain Dog. But I always felt, "this is the dog for us." We found a wealth of websites about the breed and tried to read everything we could find on how to raise a puppy, training classes, housebreaking, health issues, etc. We printed information, we read, and we called to talk to people.
In February of 2003, Jeffrey and I bought our own townhouse. Being the first owners of one of six townhouses, we grandfathered into the condo association laws to allow dogs. We just didn't specify the size of the dog. Now it was set. We owned our own place. We were ready for our puppy.
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