Michaela:
Buy a packet of "Berner Baseball Cards" from Pat Long (the donation supports
BLEF, I believe). With a simple mailing label, you can (or maybe Pat will)
tailor the "contact for further information" section on the card to your
local Berner Club or yourself, if you are indeed willing to answer questions
at a later time. When someone approaches you, say that you have an
appointment with someone and cannot chat about dogs now, but (hand them the
card) this card will give you some information on the breed, along with
contacts for learning more. If the person rudely persists, say, "As I
stated previously, I have an engagement and cannot talk just now." Then
don't.
Nancy Melone
Mars, PA
