Foot licking (was Re: BERNER-L digest 4216)

2003-01-12 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 1/11/2003 10:02:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone help with the following? My 13 month old Berner Boy licks and gently chews on his front paws. The skin between the toes appears red and sore. I tried putting a bit of Vaseline in there to

Pregant diet

2003-01-12 Thread WyldBD
I know there are a lot of 'experienced' breeders on the list...we're into our second pregancy and wanted some info on supplements and/or diets that you might have had good luck with for the pregant bitch. Thanks bil dunnavant Kotten Kennels Athens, AL

Re: Pregant diet

2003-01-12 Thread Ruth Reynolds
Bill, Feeding my pregnant bitches their regular diet, increasing the amount after they whelp and in a very few cases adding a puppy or performance food if their own weight was dropping too much as they nursed their puppies has worked best for me. Whether BARF, homemade or kibble, the diet they

Re: Clicking noise

2003-01-12 Thread BMDwags
Hi Leslie- I would be very suspicious of a partially torn cruciate ligament (ACL tear). Many dogs 'click' when they walk, and it is due to rubbing in the knee...Better have it checked out by a board certified orthopedic specialist. They would be able to tell you with the most accuracy if you

Re: Aeryn's foul deed

2003-01-12 Thread Jim Mary Morgan
Hi, I just wanted to send a few words of encouragement...my cat Olive, (we called her Mush-Mush for being so affectionate) was the runt of her litter. I went to see some kittens that a friend's cat had, I noticed a tiny, tiny one struggling to eat from the dish. The friend said that this kitten

guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread Jim Mary Morgan
Hi, I am new to the list, and new to the breed. Our dog Nola (named for New Orleans, LousianA) is so beautiful! She is so sweet and affectionate and great with our two girls, 3 1/2 and 2 mos! So many Nola kisses for everyone! I wouldn't recommend getting a puppy while pregnant, but it kind of

RE: Tennessee Police

2003-01-12 Thread Amy Hutson
I can comment on this story as I live in TN. The details make it all the more horrible. It was two carloads of family members. Parents and one child(and dogs) in one car and grandparents and two other kids in the car behind. It was not just one police car but THREE. Only the driver in the first

Re: Backpacking with Snowcovered Berners

2003-01-12 Thread Thomas Torsney-Weir
Excellent. Thanks everyone for all your help. I don't really have the equipment to do much more than a weekend or so and that should be better for Yogi as well. If he doesn't like camping its just one night and we're not stuck in the middle of nowhere 20 miles from my car. The one fun

Re: Licking and chewing paws

2003-01-12 Thread Mark Mohapp
Mike: I have a 4 year old female berner that started doing the same thing as your dog about the same age. Allergy testing did not show any results and it is a suspected food allergy. She does best on Lamb and avoiding all other meats. Two things you can do include soaking the paws in a diluted

Re: guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread Annes4
In a message dated 01/12/2003 10:45:40 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have a Berner that ever acts as a guard dog? Flash is definitely a guard dog. When he is in HIS house or yard and anyone comes that he does not know well, this big boy lets the world know

Re: Christmas Tree Topper

2003-01-12 Thread Dr. William B. Neff
Hi Maria, Yes there are Berner Christmas Tree Toppers. I have one and bought one for each of our kids, too. I've also bought the breeds of their other dogs and our former dogs and have an Angel Dog Choir at Christmas on our piano. I'll have to figure out where I got them - it was about

Fw: Snowing in Texas

2003-01-12 Thread nbmws6
I never thought Manson (9mos) would ever see snow! He was trying to taste it as it was falling, too funny. Its just starting to lay in the grass, but is going full force! Dawn Wells, Manson, Rio

Re: guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread Maria Crifasi
Both my Berners, Daisy (3 1/2) and Buddy (2), are very acute at tuning into my moods. When an uninvited car (usually a hunter trespassing) surges toward our house, I would make sure the dogs realized I was not happy. When I recognize the person and smile, the barking changes to a higher

Re: Berner Re-Homed (Accidentally)

2003-01-12 Thread jean cheesman
Hi Steve, Yesterday, Long Island temperatures were in the high forties, complements of a nice southeasterly breeze. Lucky you! Here UK we are below freezing point and have been the last week, but at least the mud is frozen over and my Berners are still clean!!! I felt that Hunter needed alone

Re: Whew! Hooray! Lungs Clear!!!

2003-01-12 Thread jean cheesman
Hi Lisa, 4:45AM found me following Moses out the back door and into the yard, cup in hand, to obtain some of his urine for the renal profile they would be running at Angell in several hours. Oh, shades here of chasing Sam round the garden with a sterilized coffee jar for the sample. He

Re:Tennessee Police and Ignorance

2003-01-12 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
First let me say, that here in NC we have watched this horrific story from day one! This family lives just over the hills from us (Saluda, NC) and our hearts go out to them as they lost their beloved pet in a botched up arrest! It our conclusion that you cannot take the actions of one police

RE: guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread Pat Long Paul Dangel
I guess Maria has qualified me as a friend, so from that standpoint I'll describe the Berner greeting I get from Daisy and Buddy. As my car pulls into their parking area, Daisy stands with her paws on the porch railing and barks enthusiastically. Buddy barks for good measure. When I get out and

Japanese lass' sexy pictures

2003-01-12 Thread mcrifasi
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Virus or a Bad Bud-Man

2003-01-12 Thread Mary-Ann Bowman
I think the Bud-Man may have been playing with mom's computer -- just got a message with Maria listed as the sender wanting to show me sexy Japanese lasses! Of course, it is likely a virus -- be careful out there folks! Mary-Ann Bowman Utah

Re: Virus or Bad Bud Man

2003-01-12 Thread Kelly
I just got the same email as Mary Ann. It came from Maria and I assume it is a virus as I know she wouldn't send out something like that! Be careful when opening your emails and make sure those virus programs are updated. Kelly Weir and Hope

Re: Guard Dog?

2003-01-12 Thread wendy beard
I would never have had Boris down as a guard dog, rather a dog who would let in any potential burglar and lead them to the family silver. Boris greets all visitors silently but enthusiastically, either with a paw to the shoulder or a nose-poke to the groin. Always goes down well with the male

Jessyka update

2003-01-12 Thread Susan Wilkinson
Thanks for all the encouraging words and healing thoughts for Jessyka. So far, they seem to be working!!! This a.m. she was sitting with slightly less head tilt and able to stand in a wobbly way. This afternoon, if she's careful, she can actually walk for short distances (2-3 ft). before

Re: guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread Laurie Montoya
And I'll have to third this :-). You have to see the look on Maria's face when she cuts Daisy loose on you. It's evil personified. And she snickers the whole time. One time I pulled up , and Daisy jumped INTO the car , checking to see where I'd hidden my daughter , LOL ! I'm lucky , she waits

Killer COP.. Cookeville, TN

2003-01-12 Thread Bradct007
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Re: Christmas Tree Topper

2003-01-12 Thread Laurie Montoya
http://www.dogstuff.com/pagesabdogs/berner1.htm I knew I'd seen this somewhere ! Click on the above and it's on this page ... Laurie Montoya Hi Maria, Yes there are Berner Christmas Tree Toppers. I have one and bought one for each of our kids, too. I've also bought the breeds of their

Re: guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread bernerhaus
When my Greta turned 1 year old, she realized she's a guard dog. If there is a male coming at me she will sometimes let them know that she is there. It's not a vicious bark, just a very confident I'm letting you know I'm here tone. If the person comes up to me and wants to meet Greta. As soon as

Poop eating: More a girl thing?

2003-01-12 Thread HenochNJ
My two year old male BMD has never indulged in this yucky habit. When we were visiting the breeder this summer to pick up our new girl puppy, we observed some good examples of this indulgence...by the females in the kennel. Our breeder nonchalantly explained that this is fairly common with the

Re: Killer COP.. Cookeville, TN

2003-01-12 Thread nbmws6
I found a link to the police video if anyone wants to see it, it gave me chills http://www.prisonplanet.com/doglg.rm the dog looked like he was doing a happy romping not a charge at someone DawnWells, Manson, Rio

Very Cold here UK!!

2003-01-12 Thread jean cheesman
Continues very cold here UK, Welsh Borders, and have to say my Bernese have been wonderful! Not only have we be doing big, long, brisk walks to keep the circulation going but have not needed an electric blanket or hot water bottle at night! Keeping warm naturally! Check the Updates. just

Re: guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread Ilene
I think she would sooner hug and lick a stranger than bark at one. !) Thanks for any replies. Mary, Jim and the girls. Hi Folks, We never heard our older dog Sierra bark until she was several months old. She'll open the door and let anyone in to play. On the other hand Cheyenne has always

Re: Virus or Bad Bud Man

2003-01-12 Thread Mary-Ann Bowman
But it is so much more fun to imagine how and why Maria's computer sent us a message about Sexy Japanese Lassies -- do you think they were collies?!!! I still suspect Buddy was up to no good when Maria (wearing one of her great outfits) was out walking Daisy... Mary-Ann Bowman

RE: Tennessee police

2003-01-12 Thread Pat Long Paul Dangel
A dog that I loved very well that was owned by a nearby friend was shot and killed by police in Philadelphia. It was another situation that any dog owner would have been happy to accuse the policeman involved of stupidity and unreasonable behavior. The dog had been attacked by another dog a week

Berner Christmas Tree Toppers

2003-01-12 Thread Pat Long Paul Dangel
I know that Canterbury Tails has them also, but I can't find it on the website. I know I've seen an old world Santa with red velvet robes and a sack of toys - with a Berner head. And I think they have another like the Berner butler tables with the Berner holding a star.

Re: guard dog?

2003-01-12 Thread Susan Berlin
Does anyone have a Berner that ever acts as a guard dog? you know, not vicious, of course, but warning barks? Yes, but did she ever take me by surprise! When Maggie was about a year old, we were both asleep one night (on my bed, of course) when suddenly she erupted off the bed, rushing to

Intussusseption and Ultrasound

2003-01-12 Thread K2zo
Dear Corie, I read your post with great interest and anguish, and I truly appreciate your sharing your story to help others identify intusseption. We lost or 4 1/2 year old male, Tonka, just before Thanksgiving to an intestinal blockage, and your tale of the emergency hospital sounded so

Re: virus sent by pilfered address

2003-01-12 Thread Janice Parky
I received one a few months back, also from Maria, or Daisy, or Buddy.I think the subject line was, How my day shaped up or Devil with the Red Dress, or something to that effect. I deleted it immediately, of course. Better keep those Berners away from your computer, Maria! Janice Parky

RE: Tennessee Police

2003-01-12 Thread Mary Shaver
It appears this whole situation was the culmination of a series of misunderstandings that ended in tragedy. I am not going to either defend or accuse the officer, but let me just say, things are different here in the south. Many, many of our more rural counties have no animal control agency -

This Site

2003-01-12 Thread ros_ross
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RE: Tennessee police

2003-01-12 Thread Matt Julia Richert
It is easy to condemn this police officer, but before we rush to judgment, we perhaps should attempt to put ourselves in the shoes of the officer. Police officers must react with amazing rapidity to all kinds of things that most of us could never even dream up. They must make split-second