Re: Is a Berner for ME? (what about other breed?)

2002-10-07 Thread Fasttrackresumes
In a message dated 10/6/02 7:51:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Even from quite young, Pyrs can happily live out of doors in all kinds of weather (Lliira sleeps on the deck in sleet storms, perfectly content). And not every person who has a mostly outdoors dog has a

Re: Annie I need your experiences with old dogs, might acupuncture help?

2002-10-07 Thread Hugh Hayes
http://www.eudra.org/vetdocs/PDFs/EPAR/zubrin/022101en6.pdf http://www.eudra.org/vetdocs/PDFs/EPAR/zubrin/022101en4.pdf http://www.woodmac.com/pdf/zoosante0901.pdf - Original Message - From: Liz Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Berner List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002

RE: Alternative Breed Recommendations

2002-10-07 Thread wendy beard
Julia wrote: The first thing that comes to my mind is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Yes, they are A LOT smaller, but they do meet the criteria you set out. Funny you should say that. Boris has two tri-coloured Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in his agility class. They are SO tiny by the

Initial Intro

2002-10-07 Thread maria
Good Morning, I would appreciate some advice from you knowledgeable folks. I have a 9 yr. old Lab and will be bringing home a new 7 wk. old Berner puppy in a couple of weeks. I would like to know the best way to introduce the new puppy into our home without hurting my Labs feelings or letting

re; Alternative Breeds

2002-10-07 Thread mtndog
I would give *almost* anything to have a tri-colored Cavalier King Charles. Someday I will.but trying to find a breeder who has the TYPE I want is very hard. Most of the Cavs I have seen lately are too small! Also, they are not pretty, or cute, like the one I owned 15 yrs ago. (He was a Ruby)

Re: All breed club supports DNA

2002-10-07 Thread Mary Shaver
Mary Alice wrote: Imagine my amazement that the BMDCA's proposition regarding DNA of breeding stock is being taken so seriously that it is the program for the next meeting of the Waukesha Kennel Club! Thank you BMDCA for getting this ball rolling. We are not alone in our concerns. The

Re: False Pregnancy

2002-10-07 Thread Jeff Mary Chapdelaine - SnoBear berners
I am sure this behavior will change, but was wondering about it being a normal behavior when delivery is near? Dear Pat, Many bitches stop eating about 24 hours before whelping. If she is carrying out this false pregnancy to the end she might be following this behavior. Do keep an eye on her

Re: Berner breed question

2002-10-07 Thread Websherman
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RE: breed question/Bernere size

2002-10-07 Thread CathyFinnegan
I guess size is in the eye of the beholder. So is beauty and large or small, thin or not I haven't met a berner that wasn't beautiful with a great temperament. And that's why I'm hooked on the breed. (Of course our Dax is definitely Best of Breed!!) Cathy -Original Message- From:

Re: Backyard Breeders

2002-10-07 Thread Sharon Montville
This may be a burnt out subject, but I have only been in contact with the Berner list for a few weeks. I am wondering what exactly is meant by a back yard breeder?. I assume it is someone who breeds their female dog for the reasons of it being a nice thing for the family to experience or

Happy Birthday HAZEL

2002-10-07 Thread Karen Alexander
Yes, Happy Birthday to Hazel. My SAS puppy has made it to one! She is beautiful and would have knocked everyone's slippers off in conformation BUT at 12 weeks my Vet heard a strange heart beat. She was checked out by 2 different specialist and SAS was the diagonsis. Her pedigree is heart