St Bernard Organisations
As the creators of this site we have provided this list of organisations, clubs and supporting information as a source of reference only and cannot guarantee the conduct or performance
of any organisation or club or its members in their representation of the Saint Bernard breed.
SB-L
St Bernard - List (SB-L) is an interactive list for the purpose of discussing the St Bernard breed with
other breed enthusiasts. For instructions on how to subscribe and protocols double click the blue link..
St Bernard Breeders Discussion List
This list is for serious breeders of the St Bernard dog where idea's can be openly discussed, thus providing a diverse range of information that is both useful and interesting. The list is by invitiation only and at the discretion of the moderation. Its moderator is Yvonne Bijlsma of VH Borgerbos Kennels. Please email her if you wish to appy to join. Alternatively you can click on the blue link and search EGroups or the list and apply to be added.
WUSB
The World Union of St Bernard Clubs was formed in 1967 by Albert de la Rie in Switzerland. He had a
dream in which all St Bernard clubs and fanciers would be united as one group. Many clubs around the
world are members of the WUSB and are eligible to vote on issues relating to the WUSB and the
St Bernard breed. All members of the WUSB are expected to recognise and accept the
FCI Standard no' 61 as the breed standard for the St Bernard. Each year the WUSB
dog show is held in a different country. Click link to access the WUSB homepage.
Foundation Du Chein - St Bernard
The Foundation Du Chein St Bernard was formed in 1996 in Martigny for the purposes of bringing together St Bernard fanciers by way of them becoming *donor members* of the Foundation. The Foundation aims include addressing the FCI Standard and holding information seminars. Donor membership is open to individuals or clubs with a direct interest in the St Bernard breed. Membership fee's are CHF 50 for individuals and CHF 250 for clubs and this is an annual subscription. As receipt you receive your donor members card and programme of activities.
Associazione Italiana San Bernardo
This is a non profit international association dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the St Bernard breed. It is situated in Italy but encourages global membership. The site is in Italian as well as English and well worth a visit.
St Bernard Clubs
Most breeds have specialist breed clubs for that geographical region. It is generally understood that the purpose
of such clubs is to positively promote the breed, provide some means of communication to its members such as a periodical publication, provide meetings where club business is transacted and effected and hold fun events for the members to participate in as well as sanctioned shows. There is usually an annual membership fee. Most clubs run a rescue service for misplaced St Bernards and actively encourage its members to get involved and share the workload. Some clubs have library facilities where literature about the breed may be borrowed and some clubs
sell breed memorabilia to assist with raising funds. For the list of breed clubs double click on the blue link.