Andrea,
Good question, and I don't know the answer! But I do know that Bob
Torstenson spends a good bit of money to do the Berner News Network, and
I know he's gotten a few donations in the past - but not nearly enough
to cover his costs! His efforts are always tremendously appreciated, and
I'd
I wanted to say thank you once again to those who offered support and advice over Kelby's elbow dysplasia. We were going with a non surgery option until I couldn't stand to see her in such pain anymore. She went downhill too rapidly for my liking. We had surgery two weeks ago and her recovery
Winston was a Therapy Dog and he enjoyed visiting the nursing home and
getting so much attention. The residents loved having a big dog visit
because he was so gentle and calm and they didn't have to stoop over to pet
him. Of course, he'd do the obligatory Berner Sit on your Shoes and the
Hi All,
Zeus went for his acupuncture treatment yesterday. Unfortunately he was
not very cooperative, it is so painful for anyone to get near his rear end.
He screamed each time the vet tried to place the needles and was
struggling to get up. We tried rescue remedy, and he seemed calmer but
Questionairre!!!
1 --- Do you live in
a) city
b) suburbs
c) country
d) on Planet Berner
Landed on Planet Berner on March 6,2002 and are patiently awaiting other
residents
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
Stevie can sleep anywhere he wants to, but he is never more
1 --- Do you live in
a) city
b) suburbs
c) country
d) on Planet Berner
city: the inner city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Calgary has to be one of the best
for off-leash parks in North America
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
In between my husband and I on the bed,
Hi Anne,
Your quote in your post was not mine:-)
It was Ruth Reynolds comment that I highlighted in my post to address an
issue related specifically to volume of food fed. The issue of volume can
be equally applied to water and anyone who has taken a large draught of
cold water will remember the
Hi Ruth,
Just wanted to clarify the issue in case anyone out there thought it was
four cups of dry kibble at one meal. By the time my 2 cups of dry kibble
are soaked it would be pretty much the same volume as you're feeding:-)
Rose
I don't know about BNN at the National, but I do know about BBW.
Berner Bay Watch is the daily newsletter at the National Specialty. You can
subscribe to BBW and receive a copy of the newsletter by email. You will get
to see the news, photos and results from the day before it goes to print. As
Hi All,
I'm hoping you all can help me with this. I understand the definitions of
in-breeding, line-breeding and out-crossing, what I don't know are the pros and cons
of each. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thanks
Susan
1 --- Do you live in
In the suburbs of a city on Planet Berner, with the country and forest right
outside our doorstep.
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
Under my bed, which is enclosed by walls on 2 sides. It was his idea, not
mine. When Griffin was around 7 months, he started having
I have got to be the happiest PPO on the planet... I close on a house big
enough to home my dream dog on Friday, and there are litters that are due
around May 1st!!! I'd like to say thanks to Whispering Pines Kennel for
answering my questions, allowing me to gush about their beautiful dog, and
Everyone must make decisions that they feel are in the best interest of
their dog and their dog's individual situation. This being said, some of
you may not recall Zeus' history and I am listing it here so some of you may
be better able to understand why I have chosen not to pursue bilateral
I need help deciphering the OFA numbers, etc.
Hi,
You did not sign your post but in answer to your question, yes, you are
reading the hip numbers correctly.
Elbows do not list a grade, they only get an elbow number if the elbows are
both clear.
If anyone is interested I wrote a very detailed
JR (which stands for Just Right) is not a Berner however he's lived with
Berners since he was 3 years old. JR was born at the SPCA and I adopted him
at 6 weeks of age. We have been constant companions ever since!!!
JR is a shepherd/retriever cross (or we think anyhow!) and is obedience
trained
Dear Lisa,
Yes I know how hard it is to become a breeder. I know that my first
BMD may have problems and I may not be able to breed her. I am not looking
for that quick fix. This is going to be a passionate hobby of mine. I
don't want or even think I will become rich off being a
Today Moses had his second official post amputation, chemo (osteosarcoma)
check-up by his specialist at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston.
The doctor is less inclined to feel that there is cancer in the spine since
Moses has improved and is more readily and easily ambulatory. So, we
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From: _Adam Conn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've been meaning to ask this for months. Bison, since
day one, has always eaten his meals laying down. Every
now and then, he'll start from the standing position,
but will always finish flat on the floor. He shows no
sign of
1 --- Do you live in?
a) city
b) suburbs
c) country
d) on Planet Berner
In the City of Planet Berner.
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
Beside one side of my bed, later on the other side of my bed - sometimes in
my bed. He wake himself up and also me by laying in the bed when he
1 --- Do you live in
c) country
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night? outside our bedroom door (His
choice)
3 --- What is your dog's favorite toy? Whatever Barney has
4 --- Your dog's most remarkable feature is being so Bernerly
5 --- You bought a new car for your dog(s)
One thing that can help with the jumping behavior, is to teach sit, and
down. Also, shake hands etc. The more behaviors that the puppy can be told
to do, the better. And, if you are sitting, you can't be jumping etc.
Also, go down to puppies level. Puppies jump up to gain attention. If you
-Original Message-
From: Pat Long Paul Dangel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 6:11 PM
To: 'Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List'
Subject: HTML free digest - almost!
We just had a digest that got me all excited, I thought it was an HTML
free digest, but there was
1 --- Do you live in
a) city
b) suburbs
c) country
d) on Planet Berner
B) Suburbs--technically a small/medium city west of
Chicago.
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
Floor at the foot of the stairs to guard her biped
sisters who sleep upstairs. Sometimes the
My favorite is the Circuiteer II dryer. I found KV Vet had the best price,
about $330. I ordered one for a friend in Canada, after telling her how
powerful and wonderful mine was. When hers arrived, she telephone to tell
me she thought she had just blown one of her dogs all the way to Arkansas!
My husband, Dan, and I live with 8 month old Nicco.
1 --- Do you live in
a) city
b) suburbs
c) country
d) on Planet Berner
B - Outside city limits but lots of country around us...had a bald eagle in
tree out back last week!!!
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
The shows are both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday Berners show at 10:00 a.m. in Ring #5.
There is an entry of 14 Berners, 4 dogs, 7 bitches, 2
dog specials and 1 bitch special.
On Sunday Berners show at 10:00 a.m. in Ring #4,
following 7 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and 7
Newfoundlands. There
Hello Sherri!
I apologize for somewhat late answer: today I have caught up reading the
archives and I cannot resist answering because I find it very useful and
stimulating. :-)
That wording of their material is important...the Pfizer website states:
With monthly dosing, Revolution
Moses was treated with Adriamycin and Cisplatin for his first three chemos
for bone cancer and Adriamycin and Carboplatin for his fourth.
Stat blood work and urinalysis were done before each chemo treatment.
Fourth urine test revealed lower specific gravity that they like to see
which is why
Hello All,
Does anyone have experience of the treatment for a fibromatous epulis?
tvm
Wendy Boris
Boris Beard
Ottawa, Canada
http://members.rogers.com/bernerboris/bernerbooks.html
Sorry...
---Original Message---
From: Karen Alexander
Date: Monday, March 24, 2003 10:51:22 PM
To: Berner L
Subject: Fun Survey
Have fun!
1 --- Do you live in
d) on Planet Berner
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
Clover is my 7 year old baby has always slept in the bed
My Java lies down on the bed and awaits room service (me) to deliver...yup,
he sure eats lying down!
Vilma Briggs (Kistner)
Mt. Gilead, OH
U-UD Mocha Java Slurp, UDX, HIC, TT
Ch. Brighteye Expresso Bean, UD, NDD, TT
U-CDX Our Little Buddy, UD, NA, TT
Thirdtym's A Charm, CGC
and now Brew/Bruin
1 --- Do you live in
a) city
2 --- Where does your dog spend the night?
berner - at the foot of the bed or in the bathroom
mixed breed - on the bed or near the bed
rottweiler - on the bed
3 --- What is your dog's favorite toy?
berner - when he was a puppy, he had a green plush squeaky
Lucky Aeryn just got to be on the receiving end of the hydrogen peroxide. I
got home from work tonight and 'Ryn was outside in the dog pen -- didn't
even rush to the gate to greet me. Hmmm, what's she doing? I guess
when my Dad put out the bag of kitchen garbage he set it on top of instead
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Hi,
If anyone has done a total hip replacement on both hips for their BMD,
would you please contact me privately? Thanks much.
Sincerely,
Dawn F. Letry
Crystal Creek Bernese Mountain Dogs and one Norwich!!
Double Oak, TEXAS
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Hello All
What are the attributes necessary to pass the Good Citizen Test? I think my pup is
ready.
Esta Dalsass
Carol:
Just a reminder to shop around for the booster bath -- the price ranges
quite a bit (up to $40). I have one. With 3 Berners, I returned my
investment in less than 5 baths! I have it in my garage and hook it up to
my utility sink, run the hose directly to the floor drain. I give baths all
I will illustrate with the OFA elbow number of one of my dogs:
BMD-EL2763M24-PI
Here s what it means:
BMD = the breed
EL = Elbow
2763 = means that he is the 2763rd Berner to receive an OFA elbow
certification number
M = male
24 = the dog's age in months when the radiograph was taken
PI =
You can find the requirements at the following website:
www.akc.org/love/cgc/testprocedures.cfm
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
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