Bernese Mountain Dog
Some 2000 years ago,
Roman armies moved north into Helvetia, which is now called Switzerland, searching for conquest. Eventually they returned to Rome but they left behind their dogs. One of the types that developed from these surviving animals is the present day Bernese Mountain Dog. They were immediately taken on by the farmers who valued them as drovers for their ability to drive stock through the towns while keeping the animals calm. They are also renowned for their ability as draft dogs pulling carts loaded with milk each day into the towns. However, their calm ability to work around farm stock did not keep them from acting as reliable guard dogs for both the farmer’s family and his stock. Their distinctive black coats with the white and russet markings are handsome and his bond to his human companion makes him a loyal pet.
If you would like to order this charted knitting design go to http://www.kanineknits.com/kanine_knits_knitting_patterns.htm
If you would like to order the knitting book
The Crafty Bernese Mt Dog Knits that is all about the Berner and contains 25 charts as well as patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, afghans and much, much more plus stories about the breed, go to
http://www.kanineknits.com/kanine_knits_books.htm.
Roman armies moved north into Helvetia, which is now called 
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