BREEDER'S DIRECTORY

Purchasing A Puppy

The Bernese Mountain Dog is an easy dog to fall in love with. While they are excellent companions and a great dog for families who are willing to give them the time and attention they deserve, they are not complimentary to every lifestyle.
It is important to remember that theBernese Mountain Dog does not take very kindly to solitary confinement and thrives from regular human interaction. Considering that the Berner likes nothing more than to sit at your feet or in your lap, it is important to recognise whether you can invest in this time. Remember a dog is a long-term commitment.

Do not rush into this very important decision

If you have the time to commit and a lifestyle to suit, a fully fenced yard and at least ten years of love and affection to give your canine companion, then perhaps a Bernese is for you.
A good starting point in adopting a Bernese Mountain Dog is to become as educated as you can about the breed. This web site is just a starting point. the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Victoria Inc recommend that prospective puppy owners meet a Bernese Mountain Dog in the fur and spend some time with the dog to get a realistic picture of the breed. Web sites, books and breeders are all excellent sources of knowledge. Furthermore, the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Victoria Inc welcome your participation in any of our Berner fundays where you can meet Bernese Mountain Dogs and their owners. Please phone the club Secretary (details on the Club Contacts page) for information regarding up and coming events.
All of the following breeders welcome your questions and are happy to provide you with advice and assistance. It is a good idea to talk to as many breeders as you can and discuss your expectations in a puppy and their expectations of you as a potential home for one of their puppies - Be prepared to be asked lots of questions as most breeders only want their puppies to go to the very best of homes!

BRANBERN

Lyn Brand
Maraylya, NSW
0418 242 956
branbern@iprimus.com.au
http://www.bernesemountaindogs.com.au

AUSBLAZE

John & Bernadette Hayman
Cheltenham, VIC
03 9515 3580
jbhayman@optusnet.com.au
http://ausblaze.9f.com

VENNBERNE

Julie Venni
Langwarrin VIC
(03)9776 5304
julievenni@yahoo.com

ZOLLIKON

Emma Sankey
Emerald, Vic
03 5968 9384
zollikon@bigpond.net.au
http://www.zollikonbernese.com/

TANNENBAUM

Megan Larritt
Malvern East, Vic
03 9572 3441
0407 300 852
meganlarritt@bigpond.com

BERNATION

Felicity Broome
Hastings, Vic
(03)5979 7213
0412 346 961
felicitybroome@hotmail.com
www.bernation.com

DUFOURPEAK

Andrea Grima
Wonga Park VIC
(03)9722 2575
andreagrima@optusnet.com.au

BMDCV

Lynney Wall
(03)8794 8108
or
www.vca.org.au

SWISSKISS

Kim Mitchell
Upper Beaconsfield, Vic
03 5944 4195
mitchelljk@optusnet.com.au

MONTREAUX

Kerrin Balchin
Rye VIC
(03)5985 4559
montreaux2@hotmail.com

http://users.tpg.com.au/pbalchin/index.html

ZANZEBERN

Nicole Lennon
Wagga Wagga NSW
(02)6926 3965
0402 407 841
nik@zanzebern.com
http://www.zanzebern.com/

OCEANBERN

Joanne Webb-Ball
Rye VIC
(03)5988 6909
0428 358 950

KRAIGOAKS

Craig Phillips and Kym Oakley
Romsey VIC
(03)5429 6381
craigph@iprimus.com.au

ZEIGEN

Kim Haddon
Queensland
(07)46301932
zeigen@ozemail.com.au

**Please Note**
To be included in the Breeders Directory you must be a fully financial member of the BMDCV for at least 2 years immediately prior to applying for inclusion in this directory
Please contact the Secretary for requirements for inclusion in the Breeders Directory.
The BMDCV Committee reserve the right to accept or reject any application in this "Breeders Directory"