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Judges
Has anyone heard of a judge by the name of Mrs. D. Welsh. I don't know where she is from, and I'm sorry but all I have is her name. Any information would be appreciated. Denise Birse Anderlea Bernese Kitchener, Ontario. In fond memory of those who have gone before me, but who will never be forgotten: Jade 1992-2001, Misty 1987-2001, Lance 1991-2002 http://www.anderlea.com
SIGNED E_MAILS
I BEELIEVE ALL MY E-MAILS HAVE BEEN SIGNED PLEASE INFORM ME IF THIS ONE ISNT. THRID TIME IS A CHARM. Ed _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
DOG COLLAR
Did i read the prices correctly one hundred and ten dollars for a dog collar! I hope its made out of gold by some swiss elves!!! _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: [Fwd: Invisable Fencing]
Nancy, When I lived in a development I used IF on my Mel who was attacked by a stray Rhodesian Ridgeback that walked thru the IF. This stray, purebread dog, lived eight miles away in a different city! I do not denounce IF but, if someone has no other alternative but to install an IF, then they deffinately should hear the bad bad xperiences as well as the good. I am simply stating my experiences so that others can make a well informed determination on which type of fencing is best for their needs. - Denise Michigan USA Nancy wrote: Subject: RE: Invisable Fencing From: "Nancy Melone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:11:49 -0800 To: "Denise Vickers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Denise -- In many cases, the problem when people inquire about IF is that they are not allowed to erect a physical fence without violating their housing plan rules. This problem is becoming more prevalent and so people are searching for information on alternative ways to protect their dogs from auto injury and roaming off premise in their neighborhoods. I live in such a neighborhood -- my neighbors contain their dogs, so there is virtually no problem with outside dogs roaming into our yards (it is against the law anyway, so our development can easily enforce this should someone be a bit lax -- a reminder letter usually does it). In addition, many people have IF signs posted in the yard indicating that an IF is present. There are ways of handling the situations that you describe and still use IF. What typically dictates how one handles containing one's dog (physical fencing or in-ground wire) are the constraints the individuals faces in their specific living environment. I have done both and can tell you that both options involve significant outlays of money when you are fencing multiple acres. Nancy Melone -----Original Message- From: Denise Vickers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:58 PM To: Berner List Subject: Invisable Fencing Regarding invisible fencing. I do not have one, I have a physical fence. I have almost 3 acres fenced - yes it is expensive and there is maintenance, but I have piece of mind. Friends visit often bringing their dogs over for a run off leach in a large, safe, fenced area. They could not do this if I had a invisible fence for they would have to train their dog on my invisible fence line with a shock collar - or keep it leached up. I baby-sit my sisters and my parents dogs and no dogs have ever escaped. My neighbors dogs who wander often can only pick a fight through the fence. An invisible fence can be deceiving to children, the postman and responsible adults. Most don't realize they are in or near an invisible fence area until it is too late. Not all dogs like children or adults for that matter, and not all people are comfortable with dogs - especially unleashed dogs. Have you ever walked through a neighborhood on a quite evening and had the poop scared out of you when a barking, unleashed dog rushed the sidewalk only to stop four feet from you for no apparent reason. Granted no harm was done but the two year old in the stroller cried for several more blocks. -Denise Michigan, USA
Invisable Fencing
Regarding invisible fencing. I do not have one, I have a physical fence. I have almost 3 acres fenced - yes it is expensive and there is maintenance, but I have piece of mind. Friends visit often bringing their dogs over for a run off leach in a large, safe, fenced area. They could not do this if I had a invisible fence for they would have to train their dog on my invisible fence line with a shock collar - or keep it leached up. I baby-sit my sisters and my parents dogs and no dogs have ever escaped. My neighbors dogs who wander often can only pick a fight through the fence. An invisible fence can be deceiving to children, the postman and responsible adults. Most don't realize they are in or near an invisible fence area until it is too late. Not all dogs like children or adults for that matter, and not all people are comfortable with dogs - especially unleashed dogs. Have you ever walked through a neighborhood on a quite evening and had the poop scared out of you when a barking, unleashed dog rushed the sidewalk only to stop four feet from you for no apparent reason. Granted no harm was done but the two year old in the stroller cried for several more blocks. -Denise Michigan, USA
Re Being A Breeder Topic
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Protection Dog or Not? Story
Tami, These dogs make me laugh everyday. Here's a story that my neighbor will never live down. My nearest neighbors, the Beardslees, are five acres away. He and his wife are in their eighties and we are extremely blessed to have them as neighbors. Anyhow, another neighbor, Bob, ten acres across the way, was visiting the Beardslees for lunch one afternoon when he saw a 'bear' run across the Beardslees front pasture. Bob cried out to Mr. Beardslee, "Wendell, there's a bear running through your front pasture!" Mr. Beardslee glanced out the window and replied, in his laid back country manner, "Oh, no, that's not a bear Bob, that's the Vickers dog, Bueford." Well, Mrs. B immediately pickup up the phone to call out an APB while, Bob, realizing this "bear" was the neighbors treasured pet dog, grabbed his coat and quickly raced out to fetch the poor lost creature. Now then my Bueford is not quite two years old (no brain yet) and when he sees anyone jumping around calling to him he immediately thinks, A; they want to play, or B; they have food. He's large - 120lbs, 28" tall - sweet and goofy. Be that as it may, any berner looks small when he's 300 ft out in a fourty acres pasture, but when he comes running at you full speed, the word 'steamroller' comes to mind. Bob made a split second decision, turned and darted inside choosing life over neighborliness. A sensible decision I entirely understand. I came along shortly to apprehend the escapee and found Mr. B outside feeding Bueford treats and Bob inside shaking his head and muttering something along the lines of . . . don't look like any dog I've ever seen. I know that presently my Bueford has no backbone and wouldn't hurt a bug. He leaves the guard dog duties to his older brother, who is slowly teaching him the ropes. I am accustom to his size, strength and boisterous manner - this is the "bear" I snuggle in bed with every morning. I am bewildered by others initial anxious reactions to my boy, but I suppose it is justifiable. When I see my boy standing alert in the field, tail up, head held high, stance perfect (why can't you do that at a show) I admire his beauty, his lines and his character. He will someday soon be gaurdian of the farm, but today we must play. Later the next day Bob stopped by with his wife to show her the "bear" that almost . . . . -Denise Wertsch-Vickers Michigan, USA He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of this heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Berner hair/sheddin/reducing the amount
We have two wonderful berners. My wonderful wife vac's once a day and wet mops the floor at least once a day. Along with going to the groomers every 3-6 weeks has greatly reduced the berner hair in our home. I do notice that two days proceding a bath they lose alot of hair(tons). We therefore try to keep them in the outside kennel the day or two after bathing. Regular bathing using a sheding blade and brushing the opposite way does wonders. HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE! Ed _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
I too have a Berner who has had siezures....new diet
Hi Diana, How is Fidelios doing? I hope all is well. I've been out of the loop lately - my computer was down for a week - so I haven't been reading the 'L'. Have you learned any more from Fidelios recent tests? How is the new diet working? This past weekend I cooked up the weekly meal paks and baked treats for the dogs. At the time I was blanching all the veggies for the dogs, I was also making stuffed mushrooms for human dinner. Well I threw the mushroom steams in the dogs pot instead of the trash, and because I was running out of room on the stove top, I also tossed into the pot BooBoo the dogs chicken breasts. Apparently this mixture looked quite tasty because the next thing I knew my husband is helping himself to a bowl full! I calmly stated to him, "honey, that's the dogs dinner, yours is in the oven". And as all dogs sat drooling with anticipation - he ate it any ways. Later though, when I was baking the liver biscuits, he got so sick to his stomach from the smell of liver that he actually took the dogs for a walk - in freezing temperatures - just to get out of the house! At least I know he won't be eating the dogs biscuits! -Denise with Bueford, BooBoo the Dog The BlackCat, The GrayCat and Jimmy
Berner vs Golden
Just wanted to take a minute to thank the many that responded to my post regarding Berners vs Goldens. It was very enlightening to hear so many different opinions..from the casual pet owner to the respected breeder! I had some recommended readings given to me, I placed an Amazon order right away! I thank all of you for your input, we will continue to do our research before we make a decision...hopefully sometime this summer/fall. I will continue to listen and learn from all of you. Thanks, Denise _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Berner vs Golden
I have been a 'quiet' listener (ie...learner!) to the list for the last 3-4 months. My family (husband, two boys...3 & 4) and I are thinking about getting a dog after waiting until our lifestyle would allow the time neccessary to spend with a pet. We were first drawn to Goldens because of their temperments with children. My brother has one and the boys adore her! While I know that no dog should ever be 'totally' trusted around a child (for the dog's sake as much as the child's!), my husband and I want to have a member of the family that we do not fear will harm our boys...let alone the many 'friends' that they will meet. We want to have some degree of comfort that this animal will love us as much as we love them and would never desire to harm one of us. I also want to be confident that the dog can be around other children/strangers and not be (unnecessarily) aggressive to them. Then I saw a BMD, and like many others have commented, was totally taken with their good looks. I started searching for all the info I could about this breed (like joining this list) and began to think this might be the dog for us. From what I am reading on the list, it seems like they are an awesome family dog as well. It sounds like they are very loving and develop a strong relationship with the families that provide for them. I've heard many comments from the members that they have had Goldens in the past...do you have any inputs about the charateristics of the two breeds and how they compare in regards to family life with young children? I also would be interested to know about any other differences you have found. While I know that an individual dog may not follow the typical characteristics of a given breed, I want to make sure that we do not make an unwise choice for the family. Thanks, Denise in Iowa _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Curious....I too have a Berner who has had siezures....
Hi Diana, You did not say how old Fidelio is, and age plays into the diet as well as epilepsy. My BooBoo is almost 10 years old therefore, he is a little less active requiring a maintenance diet. The only supplement I give is Chrondroctin/Glycosamine and I give this to all my dogs. Studies have shown that some types of epilepsy respond to vitamin B6. Also, a deficiency of B6 or an interference with its function can cause seizure activity. I feed Solid Golds Holistic Blendz dry kibble to BooBoo. I feed twice a day; a light meal of kibble in the morning; and a dinner consisting of cooked meat (chicken, fish or beef) mixed with carrots, beans, potatoes and/or squash and yogurt. I only feed fresh, washed vegetables and fruits, not canned or frozen which may have added salt, sugars or preservatives. Once a week I treat meals with a hard boiled egg and a sardine. Dogs treats are homemade liver cookies. The following may help you make a determination on whether or not to proceed with an MRI: There are two types of epilepsy: Primary epilepsy: also known as idiopathic, genetic, inherited, or true epilepsy. There are no positive diagnostic findings that will substantiate the diagnosis of Primary epilepsy. It is a case of ruling out other possibilities. And Secondary epilepsy referring to seizures for which a cause can be determined, i.e..: Toxic (lead, arsenic), infectious (distemper, encephalitis), traumatic (acute injury), metabolic (hypoglycemia, cardiovascular arrhythmia). Studies in Switzerland at the University of Berne show that Idiopathic Epilepsy has a polygenic, recessive mode of inheritance in the BMD. The diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy is based upon the clinical signs and ruling out other known causes of seizures through neurological testing, laboratory tests, computed tomography (CT) scans and MRI scans to examine the skull and brain. When the results of the examinations and tests have been analyzed, one of three conclusions are drawn: a definitive diagnosis, a potential cause of seizures requiring further tests to confirm, or no suggestion of a cause. - U of OH. The most dramatic improvement in BooBoo was seen when the use of pesticides (i.e. heart worm, flea & tick, fertilizer) was eliminated and his vaccination schedule was changed to a minimal program. It was almost a given for BooBoo to seize shortly after his annual booster vaccine. His last seizure was two weeks after a rabies vaccination. Annual checking of titer levels has replaced BooBoos annual vaccination schedule. Changing a vaccination program is not usually a topic of discussion between dog owner and vet. Annual vaccinations are considered to be part of a standard, baseline, health care program for all dogs. But not all dogs are the same. Since birth BooBoo has battled allergies as well as epilepsy. Back then a holistic diet was never suggested by my vet nor was a minimal vaccination program and discontinuing the use of heart worm and flea/tick preventatives was absolutely frowned upon. My current veterinarian has been supportive of my suggestions from the beginning of our relationship, yet, another vet, in the same office, looks down her nose at me for not "protecting" my dog. For an article on considerations in designing a safe vaccination program go to: http://www.ivis.org/advances/Infect_Dis_Carmichael/schultz/chapter_frm.asp?LA= . Avis is also a great website regarding canine health in general. This is just my opinion and what has worked for me over the years. Good luck to you and Fidelio and keep the 'L' posted on his diagnosis. -Denise Subject: CuriousI too have a Berner who has had siezures From: Diana Gerba <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 08:07:07 -0800 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Denise, I'm glad to hear that BooBoo is doing well. This epilepsy thing is a hard one. My boy, Fidelio has had three siezures all about a minute to a minute in ahalf in length. . . My vet (neurologist) does not want to start him on drugs yet... we are talking about doing an MRI...but I'm not sure if we'd really learn anything. . . . . On my side I've been investigating doing a home diet for him.
Seizures and Berners
Dear Stephaine & Emma, My BooBoo dog (Drachmboui) has had Epilepsy since he was about one year old. He will be ten this summer. He has the type of seizures called "cluster" or "roller coaster" seizures; as the first seizure begins to slow down and stop, a second one starts, and then a third begins and so on. He remains conscious, responds to my voice and always vomits at least once. If Emma truly is Epileptic, it will take some time for a seizure pattern to develop. This last seizure may have been a "fluke" or it could be the onset of Epilepsy. Most seizures last a few minutes, sometimes more, sometimes less, but after ten or twenty minutes, it's time to race to the emergency vet. A dogs body temperature rises when they seize and the longer they seize the higher their body temp goes. This can kill a dog or cause brain damage. I have spent a lot of time and money in the E-vet office. There is no "test" to diagnose Epilepsy. The only symptom is the seizure, therefore, if the dog shows a pattern of seizures it is diagnosed with Epilepsy. After your vet prescribes a preventative, such as Phenobarbital or Valium, Emmas blood will need to be checked to monitor the level of medicine - which needs to be kept at a therapeutic level. Chances are she may have seizures even when on a therapeutic preventative program. These are called 'break through' seizures in the Epileptic world. When this happens your vet may increase the dosages of medication or try a different medication all together. Does all this seem kinda scary? I'm so used to it I tend to speak too frankly of it. If you want to read up on Canine Epilepsy go to any search engine and type in 'Canine Epilepsy'. There is some really good research on the internet. In his younger years BooBoo typically had a seizure about every three months with an E-vet visit at least once a year. Over the years we have minimized his vaccination program, eliminated pesticides (heartworm, flea preventatives) and changed his diet. The results were and are more than we expected and BooBoo's quality of life improved threefold. The seizures have been reduced to maybe one a year, his coat and skin are healthy, he has no other aliments and is happy and full of life. Three weeks ago today, BooBoo had a seizure that lasted for more than an hour. It is devastating to watch your baby have to go through something like this. An hour is way, way too long. Afterwards, he was severely ataxic for a week (walking into walls, falling down, stumbling), this is not normal and mom & dad were extremely worried. For a week he remained under moms watchful eye and received the utmost pampering. He slowly came out of his stupor and today all that remains is a slight "tick" in his face. It is hard to believe any dog could survive through such a horrible seizure. My BooBoo is a fighter. I pray you and Emma do not have to go through life with Epilepsy. But it can be done. BooBoo and I have made it this far - we're not given in yet! Sending lots of berner hugs and prayers your way. . . -Denise Vickers, Michigan USA with Bueford and The BooBoo Dog (Drachmboui) who was chasing a squirrel for a half hour this morning! The BlackCat, The GrayCat and TheHamster PS -Feel free to email me anytime with questions or just to talk.
The Power of Prayer - Drachmboui Update
Dear, Camille, Martha & Molly, Jen, Joye Neff, Kelly Weir & Hope, Ann Lee Fuller, Laura & the MexGang Ravela and Abby, Karen & Dave Ransom - Rocky, Grizzly, Sugar, and Harley. Pat Long, Maurice - berner mom to Karlie-sage, Susan Kowitz with Mercedes & Bentley, Diana Gerba and Fidelio, and the 'L' List: It has been nine days since Drachmboui had his seizure. I want to thank everyone for sending their kind messages and prayers our way - they really helped! I am so happy to say that our little BooBoo dog has made a miraculous recovery! He slowly began to regain his mobility and on day five, although still wobbly, he was no longer falling over or walking into walls. Today he is once again running in the fields and back to work protecting his farm -watching this is a joy! He has a 'twitch' in his face that was not there before and he has slowed down a bit - this, he & I can live with. And he is still sharp-as-tack. This morning I told him to go-by-back and without hesitation he obeyed like the good boy his is. We know our BooBoo Dog's life was shortened by this last seizure and our vet has forewarned us that he may not live through another. So, until then, we will take longer walks in the woods, cuddle more on the couch and let him chase the cats. Thanks again everyone. Denise & Paul Vickers with Bueford, Drachmboui, TheBlackCat and TheGrayCat From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Berner List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Prayers Needed Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:19:28 -0500 Dear L'ers, Drachmboui had a rough night last night. He's epileptic and seized last night for over an hour. He's suffering from ataxia this morning and is not doing well. This is not his normal post seizure behavior and mom & dad are quite worried.
Couch Gene
Ruth, I have a distressed 'real' leather couch in the living room and fabric in the family room. The dogs are not allowed on the leather couch, but they can be a potato on the fabric couch. This doesn't mean they have never been on the leather couch. It is easy to clean with a damp cloth if it gets spattered (with slobber), requires no vacuuming just a lite dusting now and again. The dogs do tend to scratch it with their nails but they have not been able to puncture it even at a flying leap. I love leather because it does not collect the dog hair or absorb smells like cloth. My furniture is always clean and dog hair free! -Denise * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ---REMAINDER OF MESSAGE TRUNCATED---* * This post contains a forbidden message format * * (such as an attached file, a v-card, HTML formatting) * *Mail Lists at Prairienet only accept PLAIN TEXT* * If your postings display this message your mail program * * is not set to send PLAIN TEXT ONLY and needs adjusting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Breeding at 9 months
Hi AllI would love to hear some feedback on the topic of breeding prior to the bitch being physically mature! Like in her first heat at 9 months. I tried to explain what ive read to someone but i dont believe i made my point! Could i get some feedback that i can relay to others on this topic! Thanks Again Ed and Denise the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE*
MR and MRS Sir POOPS ALOT (BMD)
I have male BMD 9 months old and a FM BMD 5 Months old i feed them IAMS large breed puppy food. The male is about 85-90lbs the FM weights about 35-40 lbs. They are fed twice a day 2-3cups max. Their poop is solid and black but they go about 5 times each per day. Any suggestions?? Change Food?? I tried Nutro and the poop changed to light brown and looser. I also tried Science Diet and it didnt agree with his digestion (very loose). HELP Signed Pooped out!! Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*.
Need help in how to avert endless questions!
Michaela, ... Invariably, the person starts asking a thousand questions about them. I AM flattered and I am normally only too happy to talk at length about Bernese, but sometimes I would just like to have a conversation with the friend I have come to meet, or drink my cup of coffee in peace and quiet. Two of my friends are by now so cheesed off by these constant interruptions that they refuse to meet up if I have the dogs with me... I always have the same problem when I'm in public with my boys. BMD's attract a lot of attention! First my husband and I thought a sign would work: "..A Bernese Mt Dog", but Buef just ate the sign. So then we resorted to T-shirts, one for me one for my husband. That didn't work - no one looked at us! So we decided to put a 'sign' on the dog. Buef now has his own black t-shirt that says 'Bernese Mt Dog', 'BMD', 'Berner', 'Sennenhund' and 'I'm a Bernese Mt Dog' all over it!! His back pak also says BMD on it. BooBoo wears a t-shirt that says "BooBoo The Dog"! My husband and I usually team up together when we have the dogs out in public. One of us will answer everyones questions, while the other concentrates on shopping. If I really don't want to be disturbed, I turn my back and avoid eye contact. As soon as you acknowledge someone with a smile or eye contact their all over you. I know it sounds rude, but you gotta do what ya gotta do! I want all my dogs to be properly socialized and become CGC's and that means going out into public places with them. -Denise Michigan USA * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ---REMAINDER OF MESSAGE TRUNCATED---* * This post contains a forbidden message format * * (such as an attached file, a v-card, HTML formatting) * *Mail Lists at Prairienet only accept PLAIN TEXT* * If your postings display this message your mail program * * is not set to send PLAIN TEXT ONLY and needs adjusting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Berners in an outside Kennels during Winter
I have two berners one 8.5 months @78lbs and one 5 month old at 35 lbs. I have a kennel 10 X 10 with a roof and recently tarped the all four sides except for the door. In side the kennel are two igloo dog house with plastic flaps. So far the these two sleep in together in one of the two houses. They are in the house in Early AM and go out when we are at work. When we come home in the pm they come inside. In the summer months they pant at the door at bed time and we usually let them out for the night. My question is considering the kennel is sheltered from the wind and their being insulted dog houses inside the kennel how cold is to cold for these guys?? Thanks for the responses Ed Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*.
Lawns for dogs
I must admit, my kennel is also adorned with several colorful throw rugs as is the deck, porch, barn, garage, car. Another use for old rugs: In lawn areas that have totally gone to dirt we usually toss down a rug or place something (mulch) over the ground so dirt does not get tracked in the house. Trying to grow grass in these areas is literally impossible with Berner traffic, right? Here's what you do; Loosen up the ground a bit with a rack - don't be fussy. Go to your collection of outdoor rugs and select a size that will cover the spot. Spread a liberal amount of annual rye grass seed on the spot, water and cover it with the rug. Stake the rug down with tent stakes if you have to. Rye grass sprouts within two or three days and will grow under the rug for several days. The rug not only helps the grass grow faster but helps to hold the grass seed in place so it can grow. This method gives the grass seedlings the head start they need to survive big Berner feet. By the way, leave the rug on too long and you'll kill the grass. I use annual rye because it is tuff stuff, will hold up in high traffic areas and it grows fast and thick. I am an avid gardener and spend hours tending to my flower beds and vege garden which are all entirely out of reach of Berners. It takes tens of years for a tree to reach maturity - it takes a Berner ten second to chew down a 2" sapling! Gardening is my passion just as Berners are my passion, but the two cannot coexist without one diminishing and I'll take Berners over a green lawn any day!! -Denise with Bueford (the grub eater) & BooBoo (the grub digger) PS Anyone have any dog safe ideas for getting rid of ground moles? Buefs gettin' a little overweight.
Diet
I am looking for opinions based on experience with the use of Flint River Ranch and/or Solid Gold dog food. I have likes and dislikes for each, but am swayed more towards Solid Gold. Any information would be greatly appreciated to help me make this important decision. -Denise
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Re: Need Kansas Berner Fix!!!
Staying on 35 turns into to 70 My parents have been traveling via trailer-in-tow for the past two months - Bernerless! Can you believe it! They are in serious need of a Berner fix. They are in the Wichita, Kansas area right now and will be staying in Kansas for the next few days. Is there anyone in the Wichita area that could provide these great folks with some Berner Hugs? I'm afraid if they don't get a fix soon they will return home to Michigan to see their much missed Berner grandson Buef - and I've killed all my moms houseplants! -Denise with Bueford (spoiled rotten by grammy & grampa) & Booboo the dog (I actually bit him last night & for the first time made him cry-yippie for me) Correction: They are on the move again! They are traveling through Kansas City and will stay in a campground off US70 for the night. They will be in route to Nashville on Wednesday. That's retired people for you!! Thanks for the offer LIz - my folks almost turned around to visit you. But, they are having a hard time finding open campgrounds this late in the season and didn't want to chance it. It doesn't look like they are heading back to Michigan any time soon - I still have time to replace all the house plants! - Denise
Re: Berner Sighting!!
Anybody know who the Berner butt belong to in the Flonase commercial? Gary A Turner wrote: >Yes indeed that is a Berner butt. We have seen that commercial for a few >weeks now. We taped it so we could watch in slow-motion. So watch >closely...there is nothing like a good Berner butt!! > >Gary & Penny Turner and Archie (the best Berner butt there is!!!) > > > >
Berner Sighting!!
Last night I was watching. . . . . . oh , I can't remember the show, but they kept replaying a 'Flonase' (sp.)(nasel spray for allergies) commercial.Anyway, at one point in the commercial three dogs walk towards the 'Flonase' user and I swear I saw a Berner butt! Can anyone confirm my suspicions? I wonder if Flonase would work for dogs? -Denise
Need Kansas Berner Fix!!!
My parents have been traveling via trailer-in-tow for the past two months - Bernerless! Can you believe it! They are in serious need of a Berner fix. They are in the Wichita, Kansas area right now and will be staying in Kansas for the next few days. Is there anyone in the Wichita area that could provide these great folks with some Berner Hugs? I'm afraid if they don't get a fix soon they will return home to Michigan to see their much missed Berner grandson Buef - and I've killed all my moms houseplants! -Denise with Bueford (spoiled rotton by grammy & grampa) & Booboo the dog (I actually bit him last night & for the first time made him cry-yippie for me)
"Are you going to breed them?"
Jen wrote: ...this is the first question they ask, and when the answer is no, they then ask why not. There usually isn't much time to get into the whole responsible breeding spiel, so other than "she's spayed" I haven't come up with a really short response to this yet. Dear Jen, Cessi and Tucker: The most frequent question and the one that makes me laugh the most is, "Are YOU going to have puppies?" With a blank stare, I generally reply, "that would be genetically impossible". They then reiterate, "I mean, is he going to have puppies?" Again, the answer is no - he is a HE. Eventually they get around to asking the question correctly, "are you going to breed these dogs?" My answer is always; "No, I am not a breeder, that is not my intention." If they want a pup I add, " if you are seriously interested I can put you in contact with a responsible breeder." I give interested parties the 'Bernese Baseball Card', my calling card and the whole breeding conversation ends there. If they are seriously interested in a Bernese they will call me at a later date. Some do and some don't. They have the baseball card. Some people persist and rattle on about how beautiful he is, what a sweetheart, absolutely adorable, how can you not want puppies! In all seriousness I tell them, "There are underlying faults to this and any dog that you cannot see by simply looking at him and petting him. Careful consideration needs to be taken when selecting Bernese breeding stock." That is usually too indepth for them, they look at you as if you have horns and go on there way. You could always simply tell people, "They (Cessi and Tucker) are not a married couple." - Denise
