Berner-Garde Foundation

OUR MISSION
The Berner-Garde Foundation is dedicated to advancing the health of Bernese Mountain Dogs by fostering collaboration and providing resources to reduce genetic disease.

OUR VISION
That all Bernese Mountain Dogs live long and healthy lives.

OUR OBJECTIVES
Support health research into genetic diseases through:

Maintaining a health and pedigree database through voluntary submissions from owners, breeders, and other sources.
Open sharing of data and information with Bernese Mountain Dog owners, breeders, and scientists.
Preserving DNA samples and data for future health research through our partnership with BMD DNA Repository at Michigan State University.
Collaborating with the scientific community to support health research relevant to the Bernese Mountain Dog.