One of the great pleasures of the Bernese Mountain Dog is their wonderful versatility. Originally used as multi-purpose farm dogs, we feel it is important to maintain their ability to take on a variety of useful tasks. Preserving the breed's working heritage is both inspiring and just plain fun!

Eager to please and easy to train, our Berners love to be engaged in a number of activities, including:

   backpacking/hiking
   swimming
   obedience work
   draft work (carting)
   conformation showing
   agility

We don't show a great deal, preferring instead to enjoy working & training as well as having fun in the great outdoors. Beno was the second of our dogs, following in Willow's footsteps, to achieve the Versatility Award with titles in 1) showing 2) obedience & 3) drafting. This award demonstrates the versatile working abilities of the breed.

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Hiking through our favourite local spots is our most regular activity. We are lucky to have access to some great parks and trails here in the Kawarthas.

   Petroglyphs Provincial Park
   the High Falls trail
   Emily Provincial Park
   the Emily Forest Tract
   Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
   Selwyn Conservation Area