Please also remember the study that is now under way at the Fred Hutchinson
Institute in Seattle- we cannot have too many centers researching this
horrible killer of our breed! When you draw blood for one study, please
draw it for the other - these are both very worthwhile studies but it will
Hi Maureen et al
When I add a new pup not of my own breeding, it has its space in the house
and the older dogs get their space. The pup needs to learn its independence
and has plenty of time to be with the older dog. I do not shut the older
dog away from the pup so it can keep the pup
YES
I titre annually - there is a ratio that the titre needs to be - anything
above that ratio is considered substantial to protect the dog. I use Jean
Dodds at Hemopet - Here is the link to the submission form -
http://www.aadogs.net/bloodwork.htm the web site is
Several people asked about the 17 year old I mentioned - behind the same
male I was following is also a 15 year old
Holm vom Haus Mielke was born March 1, 1982 and died in 1999 (17 years)
Asta vom Soonwaldblick was born September 9, 1980 and died April 20, 1995
(14+ years). She is the dam
Does anyone have any creative ways to discourage counter surfing?
Fortunately I have not had to use all of these but Babs may have to test
them out..
1. Place loaded mouse traps UNDER sheets of newspaper - when they hit the
paper, the traps go off. It will not hurt the dog as they are
I thought I had located the oldest Berner in history but I was
wrong. Our neighbor has had this dog for a long time. I remember when I
got a puppy in 1992 - Loyal was an adult dog.
Tonight, I saw my neighbor loading him into the car and asked how old is
Loyal? He is almost 17! I
I am wondering if this, dog killing, is a common happening down in
Virginia and West Virginia.
Hi Sara at al,
First of all I will say what happened to Elliott is a tragedy and if he had
been my neighbor and killer of my dog, I might have let him feel a little
of the shot himself...
I
I got stopped by one of the maintenance men here this week who asked me
what my license plate says - I have my kennel name on it - so he asked what
kind of dogs. I told him and he replies - my wife and I have a Burmese mix
we got at the shelter 10 years ago! A what? Where? When? What does he
Any experiences, good or bad, with Wellness products, specifically the
Fish Sweet Potato?
I love their biscuits and my dogs go nuts over them. However, I read the
package on the kibble and it is a little high in protein and fat for what I
like to feed. I did not go to it because of the
Most berners I know are too fat, and I really do not get it. Being
overweight is linked to shorter life and a variety of health problems -- why
would anyone let his/her loved dog be fat?!
Good point Mary-Ann! and a trick I learned many years ago is to feed green
beans when you are cutting back
Anyone entered in Salem, VA Aug 2-3? Only 3 females - wondering who you may
be - I am one of them.
Molly
Charlottesville, VA
This was sent to me today and I thought it was worth sharing.
...Saving just one pet won't change the world
...but, surely, the world will change for that one pet...
Molly
Charlottesville, VA
Customer Relations: Mon - Fri (6 am to 6pm); Sat (8 am to 3pm), MST
Toll Free Ph # - 800-237- (U.S./Canadian residents)
hm.. I see an 800 number here where we can be heard as well as
read.
Molly
Yes, they do, and heated in the winter. However, many airlines issue
embargos on shipping animals due to the heat. Check before assuming the
airline you want to use will allow you to ship the dog.
Molly
I figured someone on here would have an answer to this question
What airlines have
To add a smile to the day - the puppy that loves balls also loves balloons.
He and his sister, who I also have, chased down some helium balloons left
over from a party. They had gotten soft so they could be carried but I
almost died of laughter after they would pop! Both pups popped most of
chased down some helium balloons left over from a party. They had gotten
soft so they could be carried but I almost died of laughter after they would
pop!
Did they bark with a high pitched voice after popping them? LOL
HAHAHAH - no - they just looked all around confused. None of the dogs
Sorry Liz for the previous blank message
Aren't these the weather vanes that were auctioned in WV?
Molly
Hi All
Came across these today:
http://www.vtweatherworks.com/store/catalog/default.php
They're expensive but very beautiful.
Liz Murray
Calgary Alberta
My next question I have is over Vaccines..What are your opinions on the
frequency of giving them? After the first initial puppy shots, should the
usual annual boosters be given every year or every 3 years? Also I have
read that I should wait till my girl is 6 months to give a rabies shot ??
Here's where I need some thoughts. Since we don't have the biopsy results
yet, the Vet isn't sure if it is cancer or Hemolytic Anemia. The confusion
is that Tilly's RBC is very low and not staying up with the transfusions.
But she also has a very low protein count. Yet she is not losing blood
At 07:07 PM 6/12/2003 -0700, Lisa Ebnet wrote:
I suggest if you own a berner and want to be part of this study that you
request a kit NOW from either Pat Long or Heidi Parker.
This is a great idea but one thing to watch is the expiration date on the
test tubes. The kit Pat sent me had expired but
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Guess what hip hisplaysia in one hip and still no diagnosis for the
limping in the front end
we x-rayed my first berner when he was 10 months old since he was limping
on and off and would only pace for the show ring. My vet and a specialist
we consulted
I am interested in hearing from breeders who put such limitations (no
stairs, no walks, etc) on their puppies -- why is this done???
Personally I encourage my owners to let their dogs be dogs - lifting in and
out of vehicles only if they are tall and the pups are too small. My 14
week olds are
There is one school - somewhere in the east but I cannot remember the name,
where they are mapping the canine genome. However they are using boxers.
Evidently there is an even smaller gene pool in boxers than in BMDs and
certain breeders have such records of their lines that they were able to
I use the newspapermethod. If the pup can have his/her own toilet
indoors, for a while, it will make the puppyhood so much easier for you all.
I do this too and even though they are now starting to ask to go out at 12
weeks, I still have one set of papers on the floor just in case my male
I have found that using a fork or spoon to give treats at home and saying
easy or gentle at the same time works wonders - they hate biting down on
the metal utensil and it saves your hands. Usually after 2-3 times, they
are more gentle in taking the food and the easy then transfers over to
Ok - with all the talk about Biospot, etc - what are people's opinions on
Revolution? My vets are recommending it to help with the flea problem that
got out of hand in my absence this fall. I only have a few here and there
in the house but one dog appears highly allergic so the all natural
I just spoke with the specialist, results did come back today and we did
get a definitive diagnosis. Malignant Histiocytosis. I hope I will have
until Monday morning with him. We will definitely be submitting a blood
sample to the Fred Hutchinson study.
Christy Varhaug and for now, Deuce
Hi Bill,
I did mention in my message that we had done all of that - the weights
attached to the end, wearing the harness around the house, tying things to
it and having him pull them around the yard, loose tracers - we followed
the book and did all the prep work as it is recommended it was a
Hi all,
I was lucky enough this fall to win the cart in the BEHAF raffle but was
out of town until December - thanks to the hard work of Vilma Briggs and
Joye Neff, the cart arrived at my house a few weeks ago (thank you Cathi
too! It is gorgeous!). In preparation for the cart, I took my
Since I have received several congratulatory posts and questions as to
where the names of Nuschi's pups originated, I thought I would let you know
she is having a false pregnancy and the names are actually stuffed animals
she is claiming as her babies. Since my post yesterday she has whelped
can I throw in an exception to the rule - I have an 11 year old INTACT male
who is alive and well, his dad was intact when he was hit by a car at
11y3m.. and his mom was still intact at 12.5 when she died... I
know - this could be an exception but something to consider. I know two
I am pleased to announce after a week of digging to China under the deck,
porch, and both sets of stairs, Nuschi has finally whelped her beautiful
litter of 4 - hammer, Santa, blue bear, and duck. Not only has she whelped
this colorful litter that all make a different noise, she has done so on
I LOVE THIS!!!
Harleigh = Feb. 18, 1992
Bogen - Feb 21, 1992
Brixi - Feb 22, 1992
and now Tatters - Feb. 23, 1992
Must have been something about that Feb 1992!!!
YEAH to the old guy and gals!
Molly and the gang
Charlottesville, VA
THANK YOU! When I was in Seattle undergoing my own cancer therapy, I had
the opportunity to visit the lab and hear the amazing work they have
already accomplished in identifying certain genes in canines. What was most
interesting was that many canine markers have been found not far from the
If your Berner has been diagnosed with Malignant Histiocytosis and there
is no time to get the kit for the study, you can use the above
instructions for sending blood samples and have your vet supply the two
blood collection tubes.
Joye is so right in how important this study can be. The
well Bogen has a trick everyone loves - except Tarheel fans.
I aim my finger at him like a gun and ask Would you rather be a live
Tarheel or a dead Cavalier? and he flops down and rolls over his back with
all 4 feet in the air. At 11 years old he still does this trick with a
smile
well, this is encouraging.
Molly
Hi Molly,
Thanks for you e-mail and as a site we work to provide accurate informational
for all the breed, that why we are updating our site and are in a process of
rewriting all the information. Therefore if possible if you can send us the
correct
I just thought I would share some good news after all the bad news and sad
news we have had lately on berner-l. I took my soon to be 11 year old
intact male to the vet yesterday for a geriatric work up. I realized he has
not had any blood work for over 2 years and with losing my 7.5 year old to
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April 29, 1995 - January 14, 2003
It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to my dear Bianca. She never
asked for anything but love, she never did anything wrong, she went in the
show ring with grace, clowned around in obedience class, and mothered
anything that cried. She once carried a
GREAT IDEA she already has my Bogen's - brought it with me in August when I
came to the Hutch for my own treatment.
Molly and the gang
Charlottesville, VA
(Seattle until Dec. 15)
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It occurs to me, as I look at the growing list of seniors, that if each one
of us
Thank you Carol for contacting Heidi! I am thrilled the diagnosis was not cancer
- a phrase that is dear to my heart right now - No evidence of cancer - and I
wish you all continued health!
Molly and the gang
Charlottesville, VA
I ordered the kit from Heidi Parker at Fred Hutchinson Institute
Speaking of kibble (the Innova topic), what are your experiences, good and bad, with
California Natural and/or Wellness?
Thanks,
Kelli Oscar
Livonia, MI
I like California Natural and have been feeding it for about 4 years. I find the
others too rich and I have to feed much
less leaving
When I was vaccinating my litter a year ago I called Jean Dodds at Hemopet to find
out the best way to vaccinate them without over doing it. She suggested just parvo
and distemper then rabies as close to 6 months as possible depending on the law.
The puppies got a round of shots at 7.5 weeks
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