Aeryn repeats an old trick

2003-02-04 Thread Susan Wilkinson
With all this recent talk about tricks, I guess Aeryn just had to contribute in her own unique way. Back in December 2000, just 3 days before Christmas she accomplished her baddest trick today -- 2 days ago, the little madam repeated it. Only this time it was Dad's lower dentures that suffered he

Re: Bones and Berners

2003-02-04 Thread Ray & Pat Burgett
Cindy We give our Berners raw "never cooked" beef bones for recreational chewing. When we have a beef butchered we have the butcher save us most all of the bones except the shank bones. The dogs love the rib, back, neck and knuckle bones and they do a great job of keeping the teeth clean which is a

re:GGKC scared

2003-02-04 Thread Workndog
Opps, my bad. Once you start thanking folks individually there's always the chance that you miss someone. Marjie Cherry also helped out on the table, as well as provided the majority of decorations and graphics. She is everpresent as a volunteer when the club needs stuff done. Hats off to her an

My education failed(:

2003-02-04 Thread Sylvia Katvala
Remember a while back when I wanted information about Cavalier Kings Charles Spaniels. Talked to the lady about puppy mills, pet stores, send her a ton of info, but no they got a pup out of a Pet Store. AR. They told her the pups come from local breeders. Yeah right, they all say this, give

Re: bloat (food related?)

2003-02-04 Thread Eileen Morgan
- Original Message - From: "Jim Moscatelle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have read many things on bloat and am more confused with each > reading...elevate the dishes, don't elevate the dishes...dry food vs canned > food or home made food...is there a connection with glucosamine and > chondroit

Re: Bones and Berners

2003-02-04 Thread Eileen Morgan
- Original Message - From: "Cindy Schaumberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > My husband and I may have messed up this weekend and I need your opinions. > We got our 5 1/2 year old girl, Bridger, a real, basted bone for Christmas. We didn't think much more of > it, but last night, Bridger threw up.

Re: Fussy Puppy

2003-02-04 Thread Eileen Morgan
- Original Message - From: "Kathy Smith-Woods" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > What she does eat is my cat's cat food. Whiskers > canned and dry food, chicken and rice formula. So far > she seems to be doing well on it but I wonder about > the nutritional value of it. Will she be able to get > a

Re: GGKC- kind of scary

2003-02-04 Thread Workndog
Did want to point out and thank you Pat, for the use of your Berner posters. We really got some positive feedback from onlookers about how useful they were. I also wanted to mention that Sierra West club members Karyn Beyer, Peg Weibel, and Lynn Willenborg helped out at the breed table as well.

RE: update on MH sample collection for Fred Hutchinson study

2003-02-04 Thread Pat Long & Paul Dangel
And most especially - a tremendous thanks to all of you who have participated, the control group, and the affected group. You, and particularly your dogs, are going to help us make a difference. I truly believe that. Thank you all! Pat Long, with loving memories of Hannibal, Berwyn PA

update on MH sample collection for Fred Hutchinson study

2003-02-04 Thread Kevin and Coleen Hacker
Hi everyone, I am so excited by these numbers that I had to pass them on. Heidi Parker and Elaine Ostrander have ~ 75% of their controls and almost half of their affected dogs; this is a large increase in samples since November of last year. They need at least 40 dogs in each group to begin the

Moist Dermatitis around Mouth Area

2003-02-04 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
My query is about moist dermatitis. Ian has been plagued with this around the lower jaw where it comes to meet the mouth area. That flap gets a black crust on it and up until now,I have had good results washing it off with warm water and trying to keep it dry. I believed a sulfur soap to wash was r

RE: GGKC- kind of scary

2003-02-04 Thread Pat Long & Paul Dangel
Jim, I'm so glad you and the club are taking on an excellent opportunity to educate! I've done the same thing with the help of a growing number of breeders at the Philadelphia benched show, and I really do think it makes an enormous difference! Thanks to all the volunteers, and especially all the

Sick Berner

2003-02-04 Thread Barry Arch
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Draft Test & Berner Clinics in Iowa May 24 & 25

2003-02-04 Thread Dawn or Tim Gabig
Heartland Bernese Mountain Dog Club invites you to: Saturday, May 24th - CLINICS & ACTIVITY DAY Private Training Lessons of any kind with M Shirley Chong CGC Test with M. Shirley Chong Veterinary Chiropractor, Dawn Bromley DVM Canine Massage Therapists, Jessica Briggle & Megan Hood Microchip Clini

CVBMDC Draft Test

2003-02-04 Thread Laurie Farley
The Chattahoochee Valley Bernese Mountain Dog club will sponsor a draft test March 15, 2003 in Alpharetta, Georgia, 25 miles north of Atlanta. Entries close March 1. Y'all come and enjoy our southern hospitality as we put our berner kids to the test. For more information see www.cvbmdc.org . Laurie

Re: BERNER-L digest 4254

2003-02-04 Thread Lily A Klauber
I would like to be taken off this mailing list please. Here is my e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Lily

Specialty Advertising

2003-02-04 Thread Lynne Hawkinson
PLEASE CROSS POST! February 15th is also the deadline for advertising in the show catalog! The Specialty is earlier this year so we have an earlier deadline. Adverting in the show catalog is great way to get your message out to so many Berner enthusiasts! So.. put the finishing touches on y

Trophy Donations Needed

2003-02-04 Thread Lynne Hawkinson
PLEASE CROSS POST! The February 15th deadline is fast approaching for Trophy Donations and we still have a few classes available! Please support any remaining classes and become part of BMDCA 2003 Specialty! Entire class $60 - Half class $30, any amount to the general trophy fund. Agility Highe

Bones and Berners

2003-02-04 Thread Cindy Schaumberg
My husband and I may have messed up this weekend and I need your opinions. We got our 5 1/2 year old girl, Bridger, a real, basted bone for Christmas. Her whole life she's just had the rawhide bones and has done very well with them. We decided to see if she liked the "real thing". This weekend i

Burmese Mountain dogs

2003-02-04 Thread John Gerace
Today's Washington Post has an article on dogs giving blood for a doggie blood bank. The article features a handsome berner by the name of "Bear"- don't you know they call him a Burmese Mountain Dog! _ Protect your PC - get McAf

GGKC- kind of scary

2003-02-04 Thread Workndog
Just wanted to add my point of view to the previous article. We had 66 official entries. Less than last year but still a huge entry. Our decorations for our benched area keep looking better every year. Thank you to all of you that came early Friday and stayed late on Sunday for all the setup and

Fussy Puppy

2003-02-04 Thread Kathy Smith-Woods
I have a 12 week old Female named Sassy. She is the best dog I have ever had. I am worried about her though. I bought her from a most reputable breeder and she was being fed Eukanuba Large Breed Puppy formula dry dog food. I have been trying to feed it to her but she wont eat it. I put the can

Re: [BMDBreeder-l] 60 Berners at auction?

2003-02-04 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 2/4/2003 9:10:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Does anyone know if this is true? Yes, it is true. According to the auction flyers mailed to prospective bidders there are close to 60 Bernese Mountian Dogs consigned for sale. ~ Sherri Venditti

Flaky Skin

2003-02-04 Thread Pat Bishop
My female, which is in season at the present has dandruff like white specks all over. I give her 1000mg capsule of Flax Oil daily and have been for sometime. Is there something else that would be better or additional? Or is this maybe just because of her being in season? I have seen this before

Re: Very Important

2003-02-04 Thread Liz Steinweg & Crew
The WTC Survivor Email is a hoax. See http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99245. Do NOT pass it on. Liz Steinweg & The Crew Blue Moon's Baloo Berry Torte "Baloo" Bobby Sox (husky-x), Figaro (20+ lb Forest Cat) Rio & Sahara (the "Rat Cats") and in loving memory of my 1st BMD - Toby (6/29/97

60 Berners at auction?

2003-02-04 Thread Dawn or Tim Gabig
I just got this email from a Newf friend: "I imagine you know that there are 60 Berners scheduled to be sold at auction this weekend at Wheaton MO." Does anyone know if this is true? So sad. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graph

Fw: Very Important

2003-02-04 Thread lisa stucke
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Ohio Health Clinic

2003-02-04 Thread Annes4
Cross Post Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:30:46 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Health Fair & VetGen Clinic The Central Ohio Shetland Sheepdog Assoc. will be hosting a vWD clinic that will be running from Feb 8, 2003 through March 12, 2003. It will be in conjunction with our Annual

Breeders Near Danver, Massachusetts

2003-02-04 Thread Claire Carpenter
I had a really nice e-mail from someone looking for a breeder, she is willing to travel. Can you please contact me privately if you know of any breeders than can advise her to finding a nice puppy. Claire Carpenter Dreambern Bernese, UK www.dreambern.com