Where could I purchase a Burnese Mountain Dog in Maine?

1. Bernese Mountain Dog.

2. Don't be stuck on a particular area-- often the most well-bred dogs are not local and when you're talking about a breed with as many health issues as a Bernese, it is far more important to buy from a good breeder than to buy locally .. it will save you $$ and heartache in the long run.

Please feel free to email me for recommendations. (and no.. I don't have pups).

Be careful! This breed is having problems with bad hips and other things because of the bad breeding like puppy mills

I wouldn't focus on breed as much as individual dog.

(after all, there are so many puppy mill puppies and dogs around and that is big trouble as you can see by all the problems with these on this board)

Dogs are like people. They each have different personalities and needs. You need to find the right match for your lifestyle.

Every dog is different, even within breeds.

NEVER buy a dog from the pet store, or classifieds, or websites. Those are the puppy mill puppies. Big trouble! See http://www.stoppuppymills.org/

And many of these breeds have severe health and behavior problems due to all the bad breeding going on. And they are not good with small children. Etc

You need to find the right individual dog. For example, a housebroken adult that is quiet and good with kids, or lower activity dog, or whatever your needs are.

Instead look at http://www.petfinder.com/

Talk to some shelters and rescue groups and breed rescues. Have a conversation with an adoption counselor about your lifestyle, needs.

You need to find the right MATCH.

Appearance doesn't matter. They can be cute as heck, but if they rip up the house or need huge amounts of exercise, not so good, especially if you are busy.

Adopting a pet is like adopting a child. You need to take time, and talk to people who can help.

And you might consider volunteering at an animal shelter. Great way to learn about dogs and dog care, help dogs, and find just the right dog for you!

You might try contacting the Bernese Mtn. Dog Club of Nashoba Valley. Looks like they are the club that deals with your area.

http://www.bmdcnv.org/puppy.html

Uhm, I will check as soon as you learn how to spell BERNESE mountain dog.

I will probably get a million thumbs down for this but i just hate when people have/want a dog and they can't even spell the breed. They couldn't of possibly done any research on the breed if they don't even know how to spell it. correct?

check your local pound or shelter. you could even try www.petfinder.com