Alle kull og avlsdyr tilfredsstiller alle krav for avl på Berner Sennenhund i Norge i henhold til retningslinjer fastsatt av Norsk Berner Sennenhundklubb (NBSK).
Dette innebærer også at de automatisk er i tråd med etiske retningslinjer for avl i Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK)

.All the litters and all the dogs used for breeding fulfil all the rules for breeding according to rules set by the Norwegian Union for BMD (NBSK).
This also means that the ethical rules according to the Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK) automaticly are fulfilled.

Basic rules:
At least 1st.prize from open class, or prize of honour from junior class and IMC (violet ribbon)
 Minimum 50 % of the litter are HD clear (A or B)
Minimum 35 % of the litter are ED clear
The dogs must be healthy & with good temperament

BMD-dogs in Norway (and Sweden) are allowed to have 30 puppies before they are stopped for breeding.  The results of the offspring will decide the future of the breeding.