Bernese person

2003-08-18 Thread Rhona Vantine
Just back from visiting the family in England. On the telly was a young man with a rather interesting look. When asked about his origin he replied that he was half Scottish and half Burmese ... to which my children chimed he's half Bernese??? It was very warm over there and we passed someone

the heat

2003-07-21 Thread Rhona Vantine
After reading Melissa's story about Jude I decided not to take Louis to the 'Pet Show' on the base here in The Netherlands. Being a beautiful BMD he would have won anyway!!! :) I've been walking him in some very dense woods early in the morning and then again at about 10.30 at night when it

collars

2003-07-11 Thread Rhona Vantine
on the List recommending using a harness for control. Was he right? Rhona Vantine __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com

Cabela's

2003-07-10 Thread Rhona Vantine
Thank you Vilma I'll do my 'international bit' and 'cause Cabela's a bit of bad publicity from this end! I wrote, politely requesting they stop this practise but I see the error of my ways! I see I need to explain to them that all my european dedicated camping buddies will never

importance of diet

2003-07-03 Thread Rhona Vantine
to cloud over . as mine are now. A tribute to him .. and to the importance of diet. Rest in peace my angel. I miss you so much. Rhona Vantine __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com

stairs

2003-06-12 Thread Rhona Vantine
I too was told not to let my puppy go up and down stairs. It never occurred to me to do otherwise and until he got too big to carry I struggled up several flights of stairs to get him to the park where all the doggies played. This park was in the middle of the River Seine and I’d often struggle

pet shops in UK supermarkets

2003-06-04 Thread Rhona Vantine
The thought of any animal being sold in a supermarket disgusts me but I don't imagine we're talking dogs and cats here. To my knowledge dogs and cats haven't been sold in pet shops for many years. The supermarkets should sell pet supplies and nothing else! Rhona Vantine

where are all the Berners????

2003-03-27 Thread Rhona Vantine
In answer to your question where have all the Berners in Switzerland gone I think they're all here in The Netherlands I saw 3 during the 15 minute school run this morning!!! The fifth most popular dog over here!!! :) Rhona and Louis in The Netherlands

invisible fencing

2003-03-12 Thread Rhona Vantine
I had a friend that owned an escapee Beagle. He went through the invisible fencing several times and one day never came back. Very sad. Rhona Vantine __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com

breakfast in bed

2003-03-06 Thread Rhona Vantine
Louis and I had breakfast in bed this morning! My 12 year old daughter brought me coffee and toast and marmalade, and Louis had his bowl of Eukanuba! Too cute! :) Rhona and Louis in The Netherlands __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms,

vacuums

2003-02-25 Thread Rhona Vantine
Does anyone else vacuum their dog? I did Louis on Sunday, he lay on his side and then rolled over for his tummy to be done! It just seemed a natural progression from doing the stairs to doing the dog at the bottom of the stairs! :) Rhona and Louis who was 2 years old on Sunday

Apachi

2003-02-21 Thread Rhona Vantine
I am attempting some research. Could the person who owns Apachi please contact me. Rhona Vantine __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/

scrapple

2003-02-18 Thread Rhona Vantine
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show etiquette

2003-02-13 Thread Rhona Vantine
I attended Crufts Dog Show last year and loved it! I hope to go again this year. My question is, what is the proper ‘etiquette’ when you go to these shows. Someone mentioned recently that at a big show it’s probably not the best of times to bounce up to a handler and start asking questions.

growth plates

2003-02-13 Thread Rhona Vantine
Not exactly Berner related but when my daughter was 4 years old her brother ran over her foot with his bike. It broke a small bone near her growth plate. The doctors put her ENTIRE leg in plaster and she was carefully monitored for weeks. Growth plates are obviously very important whether

new puppy

2003-02-07 Thread Rhona Vantine
Hi Everyone I'm just thrilled to announce the arrival of my new Berner pup! He’s been in transit since 26 December but he looks well. His coat is shiny and his eyes are still bright. I just adore him I’m ashamed to admit though ... he came from a puppy mill somewhere in China!

extra skin

2002-12-17 Thread Rhona Vantine
Someone recently made a comment about all the extra skin their dog has. I've been wanting to ask this question for a long time is all that extra skin normal? Louis resembles a cement mixer when he breaks into a trot. He's a big fluffy boy and I've never thought of him as fat but two

rare berners

2002-12-12 Thread Rhona Vantine
Interesting reading what a rare site these Berners are in the U S of A. We live in a sleepy village in the southern tip of The Netherlands and the other day I visited a dog kennel just down the road and there were FOUR BMD's in there! There can't have been more than 15 dogs in the entire