The New Bernese Mountain Dog
For centuries the Bernese Mountain Dog has served happily as a true friend of man. A peerless draft dog, the "Berner" drew small carts from farm to dairy of the milk so essential to the livelihood of rural Switzerland. At home, these wonderful dogs performed hundreds of vital tasks around the farmstead and provided companionship and protection to the entire family. Today ever increasing numbers of people are discovering the breed's many assets. Truly the Bernese Mountain Dog's time is coming. Some say it is already here. In The New Bernese Mountain Dog , you will learn about the breed's origins and trace its path to world recognition. You will study the Standard and gain perspective on the great producers and top winners. You will gain a deep appreciation of the Berner's numerous talents for obedience at many levels and its uncanny ability to relate so well to humans. A special chapter on carting sheds light on this area of breed competition, and important information is included on breeding and health issues of particular concern to the breed. The New Bernese Mountain Dog has something to offer every owner and friend of the breed. If Bernese Mountain Dogs grace your world, The New Bernese Mountain Dog should grace your library and enhance your pleasure in the breed. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0876050755
ISBN13:9780876050750
Release Date:April 1995
Publisher:Howell Books
Length:272 Pages
Weight:1.34 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
The Best Bernese Book I have found.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
A book which is oriented towards showing and breeding. But knowing what makes a good Bernese can't be bad for any puppy purchaser either. This the best book I have found about the Bernese breed and I believe I won't need another on the Bernese now.
Book for Hardcore Berner Lovers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is simply one of the best Berner books on the market today for people who want to seriously study this breed. This book is written as a comprehensive study on Berners, and includes superb information for breeders and exhibitors.Newbies or people who are not hardcore Berner people may want to avoid this book because they'll probably find a lot of the information overwhelming and unnecessary.But for people who want a great in-depth perspective on the Bernese Mtn Dog Breed, this book is a MUST HAVE. As a breeder, and as an exhibitor, I use it often as a research resource.If you're a newer PET Berner owner, try beginning with a book more geared toward newbies in the breed like Julia Crawford's Owner's Guide to a Healthy, Happy Pet.
One of the best on Berners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is one of the best books on Bernese Mountain Dogs. It has terrific information on the history of the breed and physical structure of the dogs. It contains excellent information on health problems which is critical to anyone who owns a Berner.This is not a coffee-table book so don't expect color photos. This is not a book about how to train a dog; check out clicker training books instead. This is a book about Bernese Mountain Dogs and is for people who are committed to knowing all they can about the breed.
Great for owners and new buyers of Berners.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This was my second book on the Bernese Mountain Dog and by far the best. It gives great background info. It is so in detail about what to look for if you plan to show your dog. Not only in writing but in pictures. I refer back to this book alot. All beginners should have this book in their collection. I can not praise the Author enough. It's such a fine job of writing
Best book for serious Berner owners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The history of Bernese Mountain Dogs in America, their breeders and specialty show records set this book apart from the rest. If you own a Berner and want to learn about his ancestors, get out his pedigree and go to work. If he has distinguished ancestors, you'll find their pictures and records here. Extremely useful for those wishing to learn to pick good Berners. Illustrations make the breed standards clear and show common faults. Is your dog good enough to show? Do you think you are becoming serious enough to consider showing for confirmation or obedience? What about breeeding? With three Berners under foot, I refer to this book more than any other in my dog library.
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