re: baka: no blockages but still having hind end problems

2003-09-07 Thread Sharon Montville
for the rear but I am not at all convinced. I am almost wondering if she had some weird virus? Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

Responsible websites... Also, Elbow Dysplasia

2003-08-18 Thread Sharon Montville
of a non-member breeder. BUYER BEWARE. This is not just your money at risk, it is your heart. Sorry, there have been a few somewhat promotional posts to this list this summer, and I just wanted to emphasize the importance of researching before you buy. Sharon Montville - Firstrax Bernese - Colorado

Treatment for carcinoma

2003-08-04 Thread Sharon Montville
the gene pool solves anything long term. I have had a big reality check in the past few weeks, but one thing I know is I still want to go forward with breeding in my own small-scale way. Thanks for any treatment info you can send my way - Sharon Montville - Firstrax Bernese - Colorado Hailey, Zyla

Cabelas

2003-07-11 Thread Sharon Montville
got the same reply from Ron that everyone else is getting. Pretty quickly after I sent the e-mail. I suspect that snail-mail letters may be more effective. Hopefully the sporting breed clubs have been notified. Sharon Montville - Firstrax Bernese - Colorado __ Do

Re: Rally Obedience 2004

2003-06-18 Thread Sharon Montville
ring. Tongue in cheek, Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado P.S. I have heard it suggested that there should be 2 national specialties - one for conformation, and one for performance. What a lovely plan for encouraging the development of separate performance and conformation lines within our

Re: Breeding

2003-03-31 Thread Sharon Montville
, the method chosen is almost meaningless (and probably based on convenience as well - if the closest/cheapest stud available is an outcross, use him - if he happens to be dad to the dam, use him - no matter what, this type of approach is basically RANDOM breeding). Sharon Montville - Firstrax Bernese

Fw: Imported Dogs

2003-03-16 Thread Sharon Montville
Russian breeders,” she says, “are as eager to stop this as we are.” Teton BMD Jannel Ohio Saw this and noticed that it was ok to cross-post; see the next message on this topic. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado

Fw: Article Follow Up (Imported Dogs)

2003-03-16 Thread Sharon Montville
Ohio = forwarded by: Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com

AKC/CHF Puppy Buyer's Guide to the Internet

2003-03-02 Thread Sharon Montville
Check it out! http://www.akcchf.org/news/press/releases/byrguide.htm A Puppy Buyer’s Guide to the Internet: Online Resources to Find and Raise a Healthy Purebred Dog Sharon Montville - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms

Topic that has raised a ruckus for Subaru

2003-02-20 Thread Sharon Montville
Check out: http://www.mypersonaldrive.com/ There is an article there - Pets: The Shadow Population. Sort of down on purebreds... but not completely. I thought people on this list would like to read it. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado

RE: Berner database

2003-02-11 Thread Sharon Montville
getting health data on pups I have bred, into this database). THANK YOU PAT! Sharon Montville - Firstrax Bernese - Colorado P.S. For those who have never visited Berner-Garde - Here are some names to use to browse in Berner-Garde at www.bernergarde.org (with titles omitted): Woodmoor's Evening

Re: left over puppy

2003-01-08 Thread Sharon Montville
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Regarding the left-over puppy

2003-01-07 Thread Sharon Montville
happen and if you use them as learning tools, the end result is positive. We all had to start somewhere. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

OT: feline osteosarcoma

2002-12-08 Thread Sharon Montville
, much more gently than usual, and laid down by his crate when he was in it, like she was guarding him. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

Re: A Brag for the Budman

2002-12-07 Thread Sharon Montville
Congratulations! But, enquiring minds want to know: what does Daisy think about this?? Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

State of the Breed (dog on the mt, whatever)

2002-12-04 Thread Sharon Montville
factor. The state of the breed has changed dramatically in just two short, sad years. Not sure what the next two will bring. I am not opposed to more being bred... quantity is not the evil, low quality is... We need MORE breeders who are truly up to the challenge of breeding responsibly. Sharon

Re: reading pedigrees

2002-11-28 Thread Sharon Montville
many ways. It does all add up, so hang in there! Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

RE: reading pedigrees

2002-11-28 Thread Sharon Montville
not claim and makes that very clear - to be the final authority on clearances and pedigrees, it is a great place to start! And I know that all the info on my dogs is accurate (although I have some updating to do...). Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado --- Pat Long Paul Dangel [EMAIL PROTECTED

California Puppy Lemon Law

2002-11-23 Thread Sharon Montville
due to a congenital or hereditary condition that was diagnosed by the veterinarian within one year after the purchaser obtained physical possession of the dog after the sale by a dog breeder. These fees may not exceed the purchase price of the dog, plus sales tax. Sharon Montville - Firstrax

Sick puppies sold in Northglenn, CO pet store

2002-11-23 Thread Sharon Montville
/local_story_325202512.html Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus – Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

Re: celebtrating seniors

2002-11-20 Thread Sharon Montville
Tatoo - 2/23/92 (10yrs,8mos) U-CDX Brighteye Chalet's Haley UD NA OAJ Can CD 7-9-01 (11 yrs. 5 months) Ch. Friichnicht Big Deal, CD - Born 9/12/91 -- 11 years, 2 months -- AND GOING STRONG Ch Woodmoor's Evening Star CD - 5/26/91 - (11yrs, 6 mos) - Hailey, my first Berner Sharon Montville

Stud Book and other options

2002-11-17 Thread Sharon Montville
of these (still need the latest). It is available at www.hoflin.com Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site http://webhosting.yahoo.com

Re: Bloemart's

2002-11-17 Thread Sharon Montville
in breed rescue? Not being accusatory - but if you are not involved in this activity it would be easier to understand where you are coming from on this topic. If you are active, then I guess I would be looking for more explanation because your post would seem a bit contradictory to me. Sharon

CAUTION: Internet ads

2002-11-17 Thread Sharon Montville
information that they provide. The sleazebags will provide evasive answers at best. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado Springs __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site http://webhosting.yahoo.com

Re: KY Jelly -- Vickey her Boy

2002-11-17 Thread Sharon Montville
teens in the backseat or intact dogs of opposite sex and different breeds in the backyard. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site http://webhosting.yahoo.com

Re: ongoing discussion

2002-11-13 Thread Sharon Montville
not sure I really am getting the point across but I tried! I agree with both of these ladies which may be confusing. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site http

re: OKay, now what

2002-11-12 Thread Sharon Montville
, don't breed if you can't pay for a boatload of surgeries on the puppies you produce? I don't think so. This is a complex topic and I think one that requires the heart as well as the head. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo

re: the nature/nurture HD discussion

2002-11-11 Thread Sharon Montville
to the situation that you described. One line is missing one gene, the other line is missing another gene - so as a result, you have great orthopedics in both lines. But pair these two lines together and you have the opportunity to produce pups with a full set of HD genes. Sharon Montville - Firstrax

re: the nature/nurture HD discussion

2002-11-10 Thread Sharon Montville
is important. But when the statement HD is a genetic disease is omitted, this just gives breeders license to make dicey breeding decisions and keep raking in the big bucks for carelessly bred puppies. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you

RE: Spaying...Opinions, Please, Regarding Timing

2002-11-08 Thread Sharon Montville
has a nice trot. I enjoy having my 3 generations of girls - Hailey, Zyla and 2-yr-old Tanzi. Hailey is very bonded with Tanzi - the 2-yr-old terror with the grand old lady. Many memories that I will treasure always! Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado

Rambling about hips

2002-11-08 Thread Sharon Montville
NOT encourage them to stick with this breed. Please learn as much as you can before you add a Bernese pup to your family and please don't be in a hurry. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits

Re: Backyard Breeders

2002-10-07 Thread Sharon Montville
make their own requirements and follow them because they believe that breeding is a serious responsibility - not because they must. Hope this makes sense! Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances