Est. 1990 · Michigan

Big dogs,
bigger hearts

A Michigan community for the gentle giant of the Swiss Alps — and the people who love them.

Club members and their Bernese Mountain Dogs gathered in the snow
Brrrner Blizzard Bash · Rockford, MI

New to Berners?

What life with a Bernese is really like — the joys, the shedding, and the love.

About the breed

Looking for one?

Find a responsible Michigan breeder through our referral program, or adopt through rescue.

Breeders & rescue

Already have one?

Events, the newsletter, and a community that always says yes to more dog photos.

Become a member
2026 Calendar

Upcoming events

Full calendar
May 2

Annual Membership Meeting

Obedience Training Club of Greater Lansing · Potluck & awards
Members
Jun 20

Berner Summer Jam & Picnic

Bethesda Farm, Allendale · Nature walk & campfire
All Welcome
Sep 25–27

Regional Specialty & Supported Shows

Monroe County Fairgrounds
Conformation
Oct 10–11

Annual Draft Tests

Cold Brook County Park, Climax
Draft

We take the breed's health as seriously as we take the dogs.

Membership

Belong to the club

Newsletter, free entry to every member event, annual awards, a member directory, and a community that loves this breed as much as you do.

$25
per year · auto-renews January 1
Secondary household +$12.50 · Junior from $5