OUR BERNERS IN ACTION
Join us at the 2024 BMDCC National Specialty
August 23-24, 2024
Dorchester, ON
Celebrating 45 Years of the BMDCC!
More Information below
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us at the 2024 BMDCC National Specialty – Celebrating 45 Years of the BMDCC!
Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Dorchester Fairgrounds in Dorchester, Ontario
In conjunction with the Elgin County Kennel Club All-Breed Show
Follow us on Facebook: Canadian National Specialty 2024 for accommodation information, raffle tickets information, schedule details, and more.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, August 23, 2024:
- All-Breed Draft Test for NDD, DD, and BD. Entry Fee: $85.00; entries close on Monday, August 12, 2024. More information, entry form in Premium List PDF.
- Sweepstakes – recognizing puppies and veterans during the BMDCC Sweepstakes, divided by sex. Entry Fee: $10.00
- European-style Evaluation Event – Entry Fee: $30.00; entries close on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Contact Gaylynn Janzen for the entry form.
Saturday, August 24, 2024:
- National Specialty Conformation – entries close on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. More information in Premium List PDF.
- Veteran’s Parade – to recognize and celebrate berners 7 or older. Entry cost is FREE! Enjoy ice cream for both the 2-legged and 4-legged attendees and special surprise gifts for each veteran. Contact Sue Thompson for the entry form and enter by Friday, August 2, 2024.
- BBQ
Sunday, August 25, 2024:
- Club Booster – at the All-Breed Bernese Mountain Dog judging.
More event information at CanuckDogs.
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 (all trophies are now sponsored – Thank You!)
- Draft Chair: Frank Janzen
Below are other events that have been approved by the BMDCC, but may have CKC approval pending.
September 29, 2024 BMD CLUB OF SW ONTARIO ALL-BREED DRAFT TEST (Ohsweken, ON)
NDD, DD, BDD, DDX, BDDX
Judging Panel: Michelle Meandro & June Ward
Show Secretary & Info: Nancy Bencsik
November 17, 2024 BMDCC DRAFT TEST (Ladysmith, ON)
NDD, DD, DDX, BDD, BDDX
Judges: Paul Bagnall & Bernadette van Klaveren
Show Secretary & Info: Grace Edwards 250-835-4776
October 12, 2024 BMDCC ALL-BREED OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS (Calgary, AB)
2 CKC Obedience Trials / 2 Rally Obedience Trials
Judges: Lionel Whittaker (Obedience) & Kelly Ladouceur (Rally)
Info: Nicole Wiebe
October 20, 2024 BMD CLUB OF SW ONTARIO SCENT DETECTION TRIAL (Vanessa, ON)
Judge: Nathan Clarkson
Show Secretary & Info: Nancy Bencsik
None at this time
August 31, 2024 BMDCC-SPONSORED BOOSTER (Ingleside, ON)
in conjunction with the Cornwall & District Kennel Club All-Breed Show & Trials
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