Limping Berner

2002-11-18 Thread Scott Betsy
My Amanda has been limping for a week. She is limping on her front right leg. She will put weight on it. It's bad when she wakes up but then after awhile, she doesn't limp at all. I have been giving her 1 baby aspirin a day. My problem is that she is terrified of going to the vet. I'll have

Re: Limping Berner

2002-11-18 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 11/18/2002 6:02:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My problem is that she is terrified of going to the vet. Hi Betsy, I have an old girl who also HATES going into the vets office (LOVES the vet and the techs, HATES being IN the office). My vet,

In support of the Lobby Fund

2002-11-18 Thread Pat Long
forwarded for Terri Zimmerman. I have one of these candles and they are just beautiful! They would make a wonderful Christmas gift. Also, don't forget about the Signature calendars, that is also raising funds for the Lobby effort - http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/lsbmdc/2003Calendar.htm Pat

Re: BERNER-L digest 4127

2002-11-18 Thread Clarence Richard
Hi ,Berner friends, I don,t post to often but with all those Bernese at the Philly show would there be anyone with some pictures they would like to share . Thanks Clarence

Run in DOS mode.

2002-11-18 Thread marym3
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A excite game

2002-11-18 Thread Fasttrackresumes
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Re: Bloemart's

2002-11-18 Thread Karyn Waugh
Let me try to be half civilized here... I can't help but to reply to this post, and I apologize ahead of time because I didn't see the original post for this. But I would have to disagree strongly about any references endorsing this breeder. I'll just share my little story: Our first berner

ADMIN: Re: Bloemart's

2002-11-18 Thread berner1
I'd like us all to be very careful when posting about other people, owners, breeders, whatever. If you are posting about positive experiences, it's not an issue. But if you are posting about negative experiences, it can be very tricky. I don't want lawsuits threatened, I hate seeing that

Re: Female Incontenence

2002-11-18 Thread HenochNJ
Just wondering, what in the spay process (surgery, removal of hormones, etc.) seems to contribute to incontinence? As the owner of a newly spayed pup, I wasn't happy to read about that possibility... Anne

Re: BMDCA question; staying in touch

2002-11-18 Thread betruf
Mary Ann, I'm a few days late responding on this, but having just sent most of my first litter to their new homes, I find that my philosophy for the relationship with my puppies' new families and for keeping in touch is just like yours. I have decided that it is critical for me to set

Re: Re Contracts/Guarantee

2002-11-18 Thread david and sandra ongemach
I agree, Pat - EXCEPT - you need to go one step further and say that the dog then MUST be neutered. If my dogs can't gain a Championship, then they are not in my breeding program. Sorry, that's just how I wish my line to be continued. A pet is a pet - a show quality can meet my breeding

Re: Re Contracts/Guarantee

2002-11-18 Thread berner1
Sandy, Thank you for your continued interest in the Breeder Checklist, I certainly appreciate it! There are several other sections that already address the various aspects of breeding such as championships and health certifications. Spay and neuter requirements are also already addressed, so

Berner Ads in the Washington Post

2002-11-18 Thread Pippa Antonio
Hi everyone, There were 2 ads in Sunday's Washington Post. 1)Bernese Mtn Dog-AKC, M Fs, pups, top quality, shots and wormed, beaut marked, $1800. Reserve for Xmas..301.831.5140 I called about these babies and here is the info I gleaned. Male is BIG swiss import. She breeds for the larger size

Correction on BMDCC AOM!

2002-11-18 Thread Lisa Ebnet
I wrote that Award of Merit Riccarron Enzo Vincenzo it is suppose to be Lentreroche Beau d'Oberland! Sorry, it was a bit crazy at the show to get all the results listed. Anyone have the results for the Jr puppy boys? Lisa and the Crew

Re: Re Contracts/Guarantee

2002-11-18 Thread gwebara
Sandy, I applaud you on your standards. I hope you don't mind if I make a few observations. You have been in the breed for a very long time and have had much more experience than I on breeding placing pups and whelping however, the times they are a changing, my dear. This weekend we were just

BMD pictures request

2002-11-18 Thread berner1
Forwarded for Ann Milligan (not a List member), please help if you can, she writes some great stuff! I'm looking forward to this one! Please respond directly to Ann at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pat -- Hi, I'm looking for digital BMD pictures. What I am interested in are pictures

Re: Female Incontinance

2002-11-18 Thread BMDwags
Hi Everyone- DES was the drug that made women infertile if their mothers took it in the 60's for morning sickness/nausea while they were pregnant. The daughters of the women were found to be infertile due to the parent taking the drug. It is still used today for veterinary use to treat

Hello

2002-11-18 Thread ERKEANE
There may be a possibility of me acquiring a Berner from Wisconsin. I live in NJ. It was suggested that I post to this site to enlist the help of any fellow berner owners that may be going cross country or at aleast a few states. I would appreciate anyone that might be able to help out!

Re: Female Incontenence

2002-11-18 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 11/18/2002 9:46:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just wondering, what in the spay process (surgery, removal of hormones, etc.) seems to contribute to incontinence? As the owner of a newly spayed pup, I wasn't happy to read about that possibility...

Eager to see you

2002-11-18 Thread eaglecap
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Berner home needed

2002-11-18 Thread paula
I'm trying to help a friend place an older Berner boy. His owner (her sister) is dying, is in a nursing facility and Sam is currently being boarded at a vet clinic. None of the family involved is able to take Sam and his situation is adding to their already substantial stress. Sam is 12 years

seems ironic (thinking too much)

2002-11-18 Thread KendyBo
I'm sure I'll make lots of people annoyed with this, but... Ive been thinking about the whole dog breeding thing lately, and find it ironic that in this world, where the media, TV, movies, and magazines obsess about looks and weight, but real people disagree with that obsession, we do the same

Dog show near Niagara -- not AKC

2002-11-18 Thread Tracey Conner
I've just learned about a dog show that will be held next year near Niagara Falls. It's a Molosser dog show, not an AKC show, nor an FCI show (at least I don't think it is)--although it will be judged by FCI judges, all entries will receive written critiques. It seems to be a just for fun type

puppies and stairs

2002-11-18 Thread Deborah
Good morning list! I have been owned by 8-week old Henley for two days now and I have a few of what will no doubt be many questions! 1. In the literature I received from the breeder, it's recommended to not let my berner up and down stairs until he's a year old. There are no stairs in my

RE: puppies and stairs

2002-11-18 Thread Pat Long Paul Dangel
Deborah, If you can teach your puppy to go down those 5 stairs gently, it will pay off in years to come! And if you can keep Henley from leaping off the top of that porch right to the ground, please share your secret! It seems impossible to imagine now that he's only 8 weeks, but he's going to be

Happy Birthday Sisco!

2002-11-18 Thread Fran Jones
Today is the very happy hoppy third birthdy of Ch. Enstone's Daring Discovery, a.k.a. Sisco, the goofball, energizer bunny, goofy nuts, fruit loop, nut bar and a bunch of other slightly less flattering but endearing names. The big guy will be celebrating with mumpy's patented sauted ground

sick Berner

2002-11-18 Thread Joan N Robinson
I have a friend, not on this list, who has a problem - and possibly someone on this list can help Spirit is 4 years old, an Aseptic Meningitis survivor who was getting along fine until about a year ago when he started dropping weight for no apparent reason. In the past 6 months he has lost

Re: sick Berner

2002-11-18 Thread Eileen Morgan
Could something be messing up his sense of smell? Lack of proper smell kill's appetite in dogs. Eileen Morgan The Mare's Nest http://www.enter.net/~edlehman --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.419 / Virus Database:

Star's B-Day Celebration

2002-11-18 Thread The Hartzheims
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Re: Berner home needed

2002-11-18 Thread Bernersrit
In a message dated 11/18/2002 4:58:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm trying to help a friend place an older Berner boy. His owner (her sister) is dying, is in a nursing facility and Sam is currently being boarded at a vet clinic. None of the family involved is able

Bernese mountain dog and Taiwan

2002-11-18 Thread Olivier Brucker
Hello everybody, I learned recently about bernese dogs and it looks just like the perfect dog for me (I am looking for a large dog, not too active indoors, but always ready to go hiking, obedient, trainable, kind and loving for the whole family). Yet, 2 questions remains: Can the Bernese

Moses' osteosarcoma and his future

2002-11-18 Thread Lisa D Allen
When Moses' leg was amputated due to osteosarcoma last Wednesday, I gave him the chance and the opportunity, which he so richly deserves and desires, to live beyond January 1, 2003; if there is any guarantee in this regard, chemotherapy will help to provide it because osteosarcoma tumors are

Re: Female Incontinence

2002-11-18 Thread Gary A Turner
As a DES daughter, I have lived the nightmare from the effects it has had on me. I can not imagine giving my dog any drug that might be linked to DES in any form. I'm sure some would say it may affect humans differently than animals but I'm not willing to take that chance. I can also understand