OUR BERNERS IN ACTION

2025 BMDCC National Specialty
TBD
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 BMDCC National Specialty – Celebrating 45 Years of the BMDCC!
Held August 23-24, 2024 at the Dorchester Fairgrounds in Dorchester, Ontario
In conjunction with the Elgin County Kennel Club All-Breed Show
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, August 23, 2024:
- All-Breed Draft Test for NDD, DD, and BD
- Sweepstakes – recognizing puppies and veterans
- European-style Evaluation Event
Saturday, August 24, 2024:
- National Specialty Conformation
- Veteran’s Parade – to recognize and celebrate berners 7 or older
- BBQ
Sunday, August 25, 2024:
- Club Booster
ALL-STAR JUDGING LINE UP
All-Breed Draft Test – August 23, 2024:
- Jean Brown
- Peggy Flockhart
- June Ward
Sweepstakes – August 23, 2024:
- Angela Hanson
European Evaluation – August 23, 2024:
- Kim Groves-McLaughlin
- Scribe: Donna Mikita
National Specialty Conformation – August 24, 2024:
- Lisa Ebnet (California)
BMDCC SHOW COMMITTEE
- National Specialty Show Chair: Gaylynn Janzen
- Trophy Sponsorship: Allison Smith
- Draft Chair: Frank Janzen
Below are other events that have been approved by the BMDCC, but may have CKC approval pending.
May 10, 2025 BMDCC ALL-BREED SCENT DETECTION TRIALS (Burford, ON)
Info: Gaylynn Janzen
September 13, 2025 BMDCC ALL-BREED SCENT DETECTION TRIALS (Burford, ON)
Info: Gaylynn Janzen
June 6, 2025 BMDCC ALL-BREED HERDING TRIALS (Cobble Hill, BC)
In conjunction with the Samoyed Association of Canada & the West Coast Islands Shetland Sheepdog Association
Info: Petra Wingate
June 7, 2025 BMD CLUB OF SOUTH WEST ONTARIO REGIONAL SPECIALTY (Caledonia, ON)
In conjunction with the Erie Shores Kennel Club Show
Info: MJN Show Services
June 8, 2025 BMD CLUB OF ONTARIO REGIONAL SPECIALTY (Caledonia, ON)
In conjunction with the Erie Shores Kennel Club Show
Info: MJN Show Services
June 14, 2025 CLUB QUEBECOIS DU BOUVIER BERNOIS REGIONAL SPECIALTY (Brome, QC)
In conjunction with the St. Francis Kennel & Obedience Club
Info: Diana Edwards Show Services
ONGOING EVENTS
Bernese Mountain Dog Meet Ups Vancouver
Meets every month at different locations all over the lower mainland.
Every Berner is Welcome!
For more info: Shandess Willett
Meets every first Sunday of the month at 11.00 AM in Victoria, BC.
Every Berner is Welcome!
For more info:
Maureen Schulze (250-885-7083)
Ingrid Miller (250-743-2428)
A group of Berner owners in the Ottawa area get together at Bruce Pit every Sunday at 11:00 am starting for some informal fun and exercise.
Everyone is welcome!
For more info: Chantal Therrien