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BMDCA Breed Steward Program

Disclaimer

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (“BMDCA”) Breed Steward Program is a volunteer, member-supported referral program that was created for the education of potential puppy owners/purchasers. Its purpose is to provide the general public with a list of Breed Stewards (both breeder and non-breeder BMDCA members meeting the criteria noted below) who are willing to educate potential owners and to encourage them to consider the benefits of buying from responsible sources. This program will provide the public with contact information for participating members in their area of the country and beyond, through which the public may network to find breed information as well as breeders.

Participants in the BMDCA Breed Steward Program are individuals who have:

been BMDCA members in good standing for two (2) years, effective 12/31/02

provided a signed copy of the BMDCA Code of Ethics and completed a BMDCA Breed Steward Profile to the Breed Steward Program Chair and will do so annually

agreed to educate inquirers about the breed whether or not the participants have puppies or services to sell.

The BMDCA does not inspect, monitor or regulate the breeding or business practices of its Breed Steward Program participants. Moreover, it does not become involved in resolving disputes between participants and their customers. Accordingly, the BMDCA does not endorse, guarantee, recommend or otherwise approve any particular breeder(s) or guarantee or accept any responsibility for the health, temperament or any other aspect of the dogs sold by the participants. The information provided on this list is based solely on the information the BMDCA received from the participants and should be verified by the purchaser.

The BMDCA strongly encourages all buyers to carefully document, in writing, all representations, promises, statements, warranties and guarantees made by sellers of Bernese Mountain Dogs. The seller should sign such documentation or provide a purchase contract that covers the same provisions. The seller should also proceed to fulfill his/her obligations throughout the life of the dog.