Bernese Mountain Dogs of Long Island

What:  4th annual canines for a cure walk

When:  Saturday, May 20th 

Time:  9:00 a.m.

Where:  Belmont Lake State Park

For more information go to :  http://www.lls.org/aboutlls/chapters/li/

Hi all - It's been a year since we started this group.  We have met at least 6 - 7 times.  We have made many new friends!  I haven't gotten much better with the website, but I will keep it going.  It's time-consuming since I don't really know exactly what I am doing.  It's kind of hit or miss.  I'm still trying to figure out how to get the pictures of the dogs up with their names below the picture.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!  I guess what really matters is that we continue to meet and enjoy our dogs and each other's company!

We had our First BMDLI Anniversary Walk on Sunday, March 4th.  At least 40 Berners and their families joined us.  It was a nice day and everyone had a good time.  Pictures will be posted soon.  

Our walk at Belmont Lake was awesome!  The weather was perfect, and we had at least 25 Berners attend!  Sorry no pictures this time.  We will have to return to this Park before the warm weather returns!

We had so much fun on our last walk at Gardiner County Park, let's do it again on Sunday, January 29th at

Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon, NY

Exit 38 on the Southern State Parkway

Time:  11:00 a.m.

For more info:  http://nysparks.com/parks/88/details.aspx

Dogs are permitted but must be leashed.

Happy Holidays to All!  I hope everyone is doing well.  Let's schedule a  walk on New Year's Eve, Saturday, December 31st at Gardiner Park in Bay Shore at 11:00 a.m.  I hope to see you there!

Hi all,  

What is the Berner-garde?

The Berner-Garde Foundation was established to collect, maintain and disseminate information about genetic diseases observed in the Bernese Mountain Dog. The BGF is comprised of a voluntary Board of Directors, several committees and, at it's core, a computerized database. The database contains information which has been compiled over many years from voluntary submissions of data from owners and from other public sources of information, including the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals(OFA) and the Canine Eye Registration Foundation(CERF). 

Thanks to Andy from the Westchester group for helping and getting this website up and running again!  I still have a lot to learn so check back often.  Please be sure to send pictures of your Berners and pictures from walks you attended.  I'll get them posted as I learn how to!  :)