2012 DRAFT CLINIC - To be determined

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon has sponsored an all breed draft/carting clinic for people who wanted to teach their canine companion to pull a cart and work toward a drafting title.  Harnesses, carts and training equipment were available to use the day of the clinic.  Each team received an instruction booklet, a lecture going over the carting basics and hands-on training/practice sessions with the dogs.  The clinic was held indoors with morning and afternoon sessions available.  Thanks to all participants and helpers!!  We look forward to doing this again in the future and will update the calendar as soon as a date is scheduled.

2011 THREE DAY DRAFT TEST - JUNE 3RD, 4TH & 5TH

The BMDCO hosted our 2011 Annual Three Day BMDCA-approved All-Breed Draft Test on June 3rd, 4th & 5th at Clackamette Park in Oregon City.   

Judges on Friday: Karyn Beyer & Ruth Nielsen
Judges on Saturday: Jennifer Brightbill & Jim Maxwell Judges on Sunday: Nancy VanHorne & Phil Chagnon

There were 24 teams each on Friday and Saturday with 20 teams on Sunday.  

Directions:  The park is located at 1955 Clackamette Drive  Oregon City, OR.  Take exit 9 off of I-205.  Turn right onto McLoughlin Blvd.  Turn left at the first street, Dunes Drive (between the McDonalds and River Shore Hotel).  Follow the road to the right until you reach the entrance to the park on your left.

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving hauling.

The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations.

 

Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence.

The BMDCO follows the official BMDCA Draft Test Regulations.  You can follow the link or send $2.50 to Dottie Schulte 1943 Mountview Drive,Greeley, CO 80631

2012 THREE DAY DRAFT TEST

Another three day Draft Test is planned for 2012 in early June.  Dates will be published soon.  Links to the Premium List and Entry Forms for the 2012 Draft Test will be found here as soon as they are available.