travel ?
Has anyone traveled to Las Vegas with their dog(s). If so, any recommendations on lodging? Thanks. Jeanne
harnesses
Hi all, Sorry to post this again, but I'm looking for resources for Siwash harnesses. I've asked this before, but I can't find my hard copies or the whole thing on the archives. I think this is this year's Christmas present for Jackson. I was also wondering about starting my Sallie. She's 14 months old, with a history of some leg problems. Her back legs are kind of "loose", and bow out. Her hips seem OK, according to xrays. I think they are this way as a result of poor nutrition, chronic Lyme's, and a few injuries, all between the ages of 2 months and 7 months. Anyway, she has the most energy and biggest spirit of any dog I know. I think she'd love to pull a cart, maybe one of those aluminum ones. I wonder, though, about getting her a harness- will she outgrow it in the next year? Any advice and resources are greatly appreciated. Feel free to email privately so we don't take up space on the list with this again. Thank you, Kendra, Jackson, and Sallie
Christmas comes early!
We just got an order from PetEdge (formerly New England Serum Co) they have these cute little fleece bears that only run .99 The Tackett household is noisy with the sqeezing of the teddy bears making squeaky noises, all the playing back and forth between the various new toys. Tex is a hoot he can't decide between them -- first the Orange Teddy, then no lets swipe the Purple one from Molly -- then it's pounce on th Orange Rabbit with floppy ears --- OH NO Molly has the Orange Teddy I MUST HAVE IT! Back and forth it goes. Such a clown to brighten my day after a hard day at work and dealing with cranky patrons -- what blessing our dogs are! Hugs and tailwags to everyone -- hope you all have great holidays! Pat Tackett & Texas Gang Tex & Molly (Sheltie)
Happy Christmas virus warning
Hi, I just got a virus from "swissmiss"-of course I doubt it actually came from there. The reason for the warning is the subject is Happy Christmas, which is temping to open coming from an address that looks so familiar. My virus scan caught it. jane heggen & the boys of iowa
Scottie sick-Update
Thanks for all your emails. To answer some of the questions. The vet only did one blood test for Lyme Disease and this was positive. She said it was a lung infection, but I agree with you all that it probably is CHF. I work for the pulmonary doctors and am familiar with the terms. She is very fragile right now. She is still drinking a little water and will urniate, but I'm still not sure about bowels. Vet said they sounded ok. She did take her medicine with a piece of hot dog tonight so we can only hope for the best. If shes not doing better by Monday, she will have more blood work done and more iv fluid, I suppose. It is a terrible time of year for this to happen. On last vet visit he said she had a little arthritis (she's 12), but now we find out that it is lyme disease. You are all great for letting me go on an on about her. My Berner girl-Heidi is being very good about not getting all the attention. I guess she knows Holly doesn't feel well. Carol, Heidi and Holly York, PA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
Anyone from Galveston?
My better half, Malcolm, is travelling to Texas on business tomorrow morning; he'll be in the Holiday Inn, Galveston from Saturday evening (14th) until 17th. He'd be delighted to meet any Texan Berners who might be in the vicinity, especially on Sunday, which is, as far as he knows, a day to get over jet lag! If there is anyone out there who could give him a Berner fix (he's away from home a lot, so misses out on his Berner kisses) I could ring him and let him know. BTW, in case you're wondering why I've left it till now to ask, we didn't know until Wednesday that this trip was happening before Christmas! That's what I love about his job, we never know what's happening from one day to the next, sure keeps me on my toes! Liz Bradbury in Scotland, with Roxie (2 years) the bouncing Berner; Newfs Toby (6 years) and Maggie (13 months); & the 6 Feline Fiends.
Fw: Petland Class Action Suit
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Re: My Berner Babbles
My Berner is not a talker; the most he does is groan with pleasure when his ears are massaged. However, I had a male Samoyed that was a real talker! He would greet us in the morning with "Harow" (as close as he could get to Hello), and then woo, grumble and chatter all day long. I forgot how much I enjoyed that and have missed it. Anne Copeland, Flash,TDI/CGC (Berner, 8 1/2 yrs.) & Gypsy TDI/CGC(Rescue Cavalier,1 3/4 yr.) NE ILL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ty's memorial page: http://www.geocities.com/workingyorkie/ty.html Gypsy's page:http://hometown.aol.com/annes4/Gypsy.html
Eye Think This Will Be of Interest
I got this in the US mail: Changes to "Ocular Disorders Presumed to be Inherited in Purebred Dogs" 2000-2002 Genetics Committee A.C.V.O. It says for Berners that for Distichiasis and Cataracts, mode of inheritance is not defined Breeding advice for cataracts is NO Breeding advice for distichiasis is breeder option Lisa Allen _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
Re: BERNER-L digest 4180
> -- > From: "Jennifer Graves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Can your Berner Babble (talk)? > > My Berner lives in the desert of AZ but was born in TN. Hi Jennifer... May I ask where you got your berner (you did not tell me his name or how old he is) in Tenn?? My almost 6yr old berner-boy is also from TN...Carolyn Moore in Bristol. His father, Diesel is quite a talker too!! Carol
RE tallking berners
Well, Mickey doesn't really talk. But when I was a kid we had a family dog (cocker spaniel/lab/something)that knew lots of tricks, among them were "speak" and "talk." "Speak" meant to bark. And "talk" meant to sort of go "woo-woo-humma-humma-hoo-awoo..." Cutest thing. He could also "sneeze" which was to give a little snort and duck his head and look up at us. Mostly what Mickey does is groan and grumble like a dinosaur when he's sleeping. Done it ever since he was tiny. Catherine Young Cross Plains WI Shadow & Mickey & Jenny
E-Mail Address Change
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Re: BERNER-L digest 4172
I saw an ad."PETS" in the San Francisco Chronicle SundayBernese puppies for sale... this is the first time I have seen an ad in the paper here, for bernese puppies. arden johnson - Original Message - From: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 1:59 PM Subject: BERNER-L digest 4172 > > BERNER-L Digest 4172 > > Topics covered in this issue include: > > 1) Aeryn antics > by "Susan Wilkinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 2) fencing woes > by "Susan Wilkinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 3) Michaela's problem > by Rhona Vantine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 4) systemic histiocytosis > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 5) Kidney screening? > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 6) Re: shrink sheet material > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 7) Bruise? > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 8) RE: neutering poll > by Rose Tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 9) Bernese in Petshop > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 10) chasing tails > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 11) Challenge Amounts and another New Painting for the BARC LOC Challenge > Fundraiser > by "Dr. William B. Neff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 12) osteo and cats > by Wendi Giordano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 13) Champion Budman > by Wendi Giordano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 14) re: language -- not from me! > by Tracey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 15) behavior training > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 16) Re: BERNER-L digest 4169 > by Mountain Goods <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 17) Carob > by Dennis Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 18) dandruff problems > by "Glenn or Peggy Timbol" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 19) Re: Champion Budman > by "Maria Crifasi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 20) (no subject) > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 21) Re: BERNER-L digest 4171 > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 22) New e-mail address > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 23) Re: "You should take such good care of yourself" & a grandmother's pride > by Maureen Barry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 24) Re: New e-mail address > by "Laurie Montoya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 25) Re: Neutering Poll > by "jean cheesman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 26) Berner-less NO MORE! > by "Valerie Whitman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 27) Bernese in Petshop update > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 28) RE: Bernese in Petshop update > by "Karen McFarlane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >
A Swiss Story - How Yodeling Began
I'm sorry guys, but I just *HAVE* to pass this story on -- too funny. It's about Switzerland, so I'm stretching it to make it Berner related -- the farmer must not have had a Berner to guard his home and family. Enjoy! Vicky Whitney Bozeman, Montana Have you ever wondered where and how yodeling began? California? Oregon? Switzerland? Most believe it originated in Switzerland. Actually it did and here's how it all began... Many years ago a man was traveling through the mountains of Switzerland. Nightfall was rapidly approaching and he had nowhere to sleep. He went up to a farmhouse and asked the farmer if he could spend the night. The farmer told him that he could sleep in the barn. As the story goes, the farmer's daughter came down from upstairs and asked her father, "Who is that man going into the barn?" "That's some fellow traveling through," said the farmer. "He needs a place to stay for the night, so I said he could sleep in the barn. The daughter said, "Perhaps he is hungry." So she prepared him a plate of food and took it out to the barn. About an hour later, the daughter returned. Her clothing disheveled and straw in her hair.Straight up to bed she went. The farmer's wife was very observant. She then suggested that perhaps the man was thirsty. So she fetched a bottle of wine, took it out to the barn, and she too did not return for an hour. Her clothing was askew, her blouse buttoned incorrectly and her hair all messed up. She also headed straight to bed. The next morning at sunrise the man in the barn got up and continued on his journey, waving to the farmer as he left. When the daughter awoke and learned that the visitor was gone, she broke into tears. "How could he leave without even saying goodbye," she cried. "We made such passionate love last night!" "What?" shouted the father as he angrily ran out of the house looking for the man, who by now was halfway up the mountain. The farmer screamed up at him, "I'm going to get you! You had sex with my daughter!" The man looked back down from the mountainside, cupped his hand next to his mouth, and yelled out, "LAIDTHEOLADEEET." _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
RE: How much to feed ?
Hi Jackie, Does Solid Gold have a Large Breed Puppy formula, if not then I would either switch to a brand that does, my choice is Eukanuba, or switch to the Solid Gold Adult Maintenance Formula. You need about 26% protein and 14% fat, regular puppy kibbles are often higher in ratio and therefore higher in calories which will promote rapid growth which is undesirable in our breed. Two cups a day is not much bulk for a puppy and I feed between four to five cups a day to a four month old male. Monitor your other treats and remember that rawhide is very high in calories and not a particularly good treat for puppies and dogs. In a food that is dense in nutrition you can feed a lower quantity but you do need to be sure the balance of vitamins and minerals are also in tune with the needs of a large breed puppy. How much does your puppy weigh, I find it unusual that he doesn't readily finish such small meals unless he is having too many other treats? Rose Tierney
Re: BERNER-L digest 4177
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RE: Breeding at 9 months
Hi, In the large breeds the bitch is too young at nine months to carry a litter, she is still needing her body reserves for her own growth and development. Her growth plates haven't even closed at that tender age. I have heard of people in small breeds using their bitches earlier than two years but it is not that common. Xrays for joint soundness on middle, large and giant breeds is advisable and these can't be properly evaluated before maturity. Sounds like this person is motivated by greed and maybe the best reason to give would be to liken it to having a baby when you're twelve years old. Just because your periods started doesn't mean you're ready physically or mentally. If they want to preach the "nature" theory then inform them that in nature young bitches often have their puppies killed by a leading bitch which in turn saves her from having to raise them. Rose Tierney
RE: Nose Bleeds - Rhinoscopy?
Hi, Is Griffin neutered? Has he ever had any surgical procedures? The reason I ask is that you might need to test him specifically for VWD, a clotting disorder that has been noted in Berners. Another thought is are you feeding raw egg whites as these destroy Vitamin K which is important for clotting. Any chance he's eaten rat bait ie Warfarin? Has he been checked for any retro-bulbular masses. I lost a dog to cancer that orignated in her sinus cavity that eventually resulted in a retro-bulbular mass and at that time she started with a nasal discharge tinged with blood. Wishing you all the best Rose -Original Message- From: Cecilia Ståhl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: December 12, 2002 4:28 PM To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List Subject: Nose Bleeds - Rhinoscopy? Does anyone on the list have any experience of nose bleeds in their dogs? My 3 year old male, Griffin, has had a nose bleed about once a week since the end of October. A number a blood tests were taken, all of which appeared normal. Finally, an ehrlichia serology proved highly positive and Griffin was put on a course of Doxycycline. His nose bleeds have persisted, however. We were at the vet today, and Griffin is now scheduled for a rhinoscopy. The vet feels that perhaps the erhlichia is not the cause of the nose bleeds and wants to have a look around in there. We are going to do another 3 weeks on the Doxy in the meantime. I'm worried sick, I thought the erhlichia was bad enough. Now I'm scared they are looking for a cancer. Is an ehrlichia infection a contra-indication for anaesthesia? Has anyone ever had a dog that has had a rhinoscopy? Thanks for any ideas out there : ) Berner Hugs & Merry Christmas Cecilia Ståhl & Griffin in Stockholm Sweden ps: sorry for not getting to all the questions that my post about the Swedish Breeders' Code of Ethics, but I've been too busy with Griff. I will get around to answering all as soon as this matter clears up, if not before. : )
Re: BERNER-L digest 4180
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My Berner Babbles
Our Willie is a babbler, too. When he was a puppy he would lie in his crate at night and chirp and grunt to himself, sounding for all the world like a baby chimpanzee. Now he belly-grunts and oof-woofs when he's content, and in the mornings when it's time for him to wake up the old folks, he emits this high-pitched keening sound that starts down low then runs up the scale finishing up at a loud high-C squeal. He repeats this as many times as necessary to wake us up, then jumps up on the bed and smiles at us. Our breeder, Cathy Burlile, said Willie was the most vocal of his litter, and he's sure a talker. Carrie Nobles * The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
Re: New Puppy!!
> Hi all, I'm new here and also the proud new owner of Frank (our first berner). All I can say is I'm in love. Cute little (not for long) guy just can't resist the cool marble in front of the fireplace (without a burning fire)and has seemed to adjust quite well (minimal crying, lots of tail wagging and talking!!!). If anyone has any hints/tips specific to berner puppies it would be greatly appreciatedthanks Frank's going to change in his appearance rapidly so take lots of pictures and note the date/age on the backs of them or in their titles if they are digital photos. Let us know when he reaches the muffinhead stage where his head is the shape of a muffin because of the fuzz across the top and on his ears. It happens around 3.5-4 months of age usually. That's my favorite Berner "look." Enjoy! Ruth Reynolds
Kennedy goes to the Rainbow Bridge
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Willem's Paintings
Willem did a wonderful job in capturing Dillon. If you haven't seen Willem's paintings, please do go and look because they are wonderful. Dillon is not alone at the Bridge anymore, my grandfather is now at the Bridge with him. But please do visit the site with the paintings that Willem has done. Kelly Weir and Hope http://home.twmi.rr.com/skylinebmd/index.html/hopeindex.htm
Email me privately if you want to get off the list
Think I forgot to add my email address the last time(: Shesh cannot believe I did this. If you want to be removed from the list, email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Sylvia Katvala Berner-l Error Crew member
BARC LOC winners' packages are ready to mail....
I got up at 5 a.m. this morning so I could get the winners' prizes ready to mail to them and to finish some other odds and ends before I leave for the weekend this morning. Please let me know when your prizes arrive safely at your home next week if you won something in the Pre-Holiday Drawing last night. I also didn't announce the amounts we have last night when I announced the winners, because I was waiting for a few people to tell me how they want to split their money between BARC and LOC. Here is what I have so far as the money that we've raised: BARC = $648.50 LOC = $517.50 Thank you all!!!We still have some time to get those numbers WAY HIGHER since the fundraiser will end on Jan. 15th.Don't spend all of your money at Christmas - save some to donate to our BARC LOC Challenge Fundraiser.Some tickets for the fundraiser would also make a nice Christmas/Holiday present for your Berner Friends. Here is the website that Karen Pickel made for us. She will be posting the winners of the pre-holiday portion of the raffle real soon! http://www.overthefence.com/raffle/BARC/ NowOff to pack some things before I leave at 9 a.m.!! Joye Neff and Winston (Samantha and Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
remove from list
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Sad News for Charlotte
Posted for Susie Folk: *** PLEASE respond to Susie at [EMAIL PROTECTED]*** I'll be out of down so unable to forward messages. Today we found out that our 7yr old sweetheart Charlotte has growths in her chest and suspicious lymph nodes in her abdomen by ultrasound. The aspirate report came back malignant histiocytosis. We are heartbroken but know from this web site that it is not uncommon for Bernese. She has lost 5 lbs in the last month and doesn't eat well at all. Please forward any advice for caring for her and making her as loved and comfortable as possible. ...any advice? Susie Folk and family
New Puppy!!
Hi all, I'm new here and also the proud new owner of Frank (our first berner). All I can say is I'm in love. Cute little (not for long) guy just can't resist the cool marble in front of the fireplace (without a burning fire)and has seemed to adjust quite well (minimal crying, lots of tail wagging and talking!!!). If anyone has any hints/tips specific to berner puppies it would be greatly appreciatedthanks _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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