Welcome to “Berner Tales”™ – stories about lovable, laughable, frustrating and sometimes life-saving things Bernese Mountain Dogs do to, with and for their humans.
(Yes, the site was formerly called Berner Platz, but the Swiss-German phrase for “Berner Place” confused some people and search engines, so we’ve simplified.)


Special note: If you’re considering a puppy, please go immediately to the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America for more information about Berners and about finding a reputable breeder. Please don’t purchase from a pet store or an online site that looks good, but might not provide good stock from healthy parents. Meet at the breeder’s kennel if possible, or talk with someone who has an older one of the breeder’s dogs, not a recent puppy.