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The Berner-Garde Foundation (BGF) is ready and
poised to have even greater impacts into
the future. Our DNA Repository has gained the attention
of and been used by
canine health researchers both in this country and
throughout the world. The
combination of DNA samples AND pedigrees and health
histories of those dogs is
a huge benefit to researchers studying genetic
diseases. The Repository
costs Berner-Garde $50,000+ annually and while it is
expensive, we feel we are
making progress with the researchers studying
Histiocytic Sarcoma! As of
this writing eight
peer reviewed research papers using Repository samples
have been published.
To celebrate 25 years
BGF launched a new logo, a new website, and major
enhancements to the database
in 2020.
We are grateful and
blessed that the fancy has supported us over the past 25
years with their
information, with DNA samples from their beloved dogs,
with their time, with
financial contributions, and their support of our shared
mission, which is to
improve the health and longevity of Bernese Mountain
Dogs. There is no way to
thank the countless volunteers who have helped to make
BGF a reality in its day
to day operations. We are excited by what we have
accomplished together and
thrilled to look ahead to the future—and what the next
25 years will
bring!
For the love of a Berner,
The
Board of Berner-Garde Foundation
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