About

My name is Karlo Laforteza and I created this list of the Oldest Purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs. I was inspired to make this list back in 2013 when I saw a photo of Rosie who was a 15 year young Bernese Mountain Dog. I hoped that one day I would get a puppy from long lived lines so I started tracking Bernese Mountain Dogs aged 10 and up. It was a private list but I decided to make it public when people were talking about longevity.

I have been a Bernese Mountain Dog owner since 2009. I am interested in conformation (dog shows), health and longevity. I am an active member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and previous board director of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley (BMDCNV) which are recognized parent and regional breed clubs by the American Kennel Club (AKC). I am also a volunteer Berner-Garde data operator for North America. Previously, I worked in canine genetics.