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New! 28th Annual Gift Bonanza benefitting the Berner-Garde Foundation

Help support BGF by donating and spreading the word about the fundraiser and visit 2026 Berner-Garde Gift Bonanza Fundraiser to get your FREE raffle tickets for a chance to win over 100 Berner prizes.

Planning your Will?
Leave a legacy to BMDs!!

Berner-Garde is introducing our Legacy from the Heart fund. By remembering the Berner-Garde Foundation in your estate plan you will enable the Foundation to participate in research projects which will improve and advance the lives of our beloved Berners. For more information, click here.

New! Important Repository News!

The Repository is now recruiting sample submissions on select dogs. Click here for more details and to see if your dog is eligible.

New! Rametrix® Phase II Underway

BMDs participants needed for research into a urine based test for early cancer detection.

Repository

Information on the Bernese Mountain Dog DNA and Tumor Tissue Repository housed at Michigan State University.

Research

Information on how we can help researchers with our Database and the Bernese Mountain Dog DNA and Tumor Tissue Repository.

Latest Developments

Read about some of the ways Berner-Garde is making a difference.

Database

Learn more about the Berner-Garde Database including how to get started, how to submit data, and more.

Our Team

Meet our dedicated Trustees and Operators who work very hard to make Berner-Garde a success.

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Donations

The Berner-Garde Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that depends on your donations to fund our programs and activities. Learn how you can make a difference by making a contribution.

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