Re: Surprised?! - Hip and Elbow testing question

2002-11-09 Thread BernerFolk
In a message dated 11/8/2002 7:28:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So my question would be given this is really only an informational thing for myself and also others maybe BARC puppy. etc. What would others do? Go for the more expensive testing to

Fragility of breed/Consultations

2002-11-09 Thread Lisa D Allen
So, am I to understand that if a young Berner gets 45 minutes of exercise instead of thirty minutes and eats Innova instead of Eukanuba or whatever, it has been doomed to a life of orthopedic problems? My point is, should a farm dog be this fragile in constitution? I always OFFER a

Histiocytomas

2002-11-09 Thread Lisa D Allen
My Berner Jorda had a histiocytoma removed from her face at the age of eleven months. She lived for over twelve more years. Lisa Allen _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8.

Re: Looking for vet

2002-11-09 Thread BernerFolk
Hi Kevin, There are some very simple and clear cut options that I think will help you see this through. Here are my suggestions: I could not even get this second opinion dr to talk to me about it over the phone. The guy wanted me to shell out $60 just to have him tell me his opinion.

Joining a club?

2002-11-09 Thread Carol Bradfield
How do we join a club? We live in York, PA. I looked at web sites and I think it was the Potomac club that was closest to us, but it said to join we needed two sponsors? We would like to start attending meetings and go to activities. Thanks, Carol

REMOVE

2002-11-09 Thread Lsharbottle
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Ray's Red Berner!

2002-11-09 Thread TML
Copper is featured in the Signature Berner Calendar!! Order yours today and support the Lobby Effort!! Order forms are available on the Lone Star Club web site http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/lsbmdc/ Thanks Ray!! Tina

Hip and Elbow Certifications

2002-11-09 Thread Pat Long Paul Dangel
Would anyone have a bit of time to write up and explanation of the OFA and GDC certification numbers and how to read them, how to verify them, and anything else? I think it would be extremely helpful! Pat Long ( Luther) Berwyn PA

More on Hips and other fun things

2002-11-09 Thread Mary-Ann Bowman
Sharon said: Yes, there ARE reasons today for not trying to evaluate full litters... such as being LAZY, CHEAP, IGNORANT...preferring to keep one's head in the sand rather than dealing with reality. Trust Sharon to say it like it is! And I could not agree more... Why are we harping on this??

Werners

2002-11-09 Thread Mary-Ann Bowman
Anyone know Kelly and Roger Werner from Kansas??? Mary-Ann Bowman

Re: Dysplasia - Nutrition environmental factors.

2002-11-09 Thread Rusty C Wingate
Hi, Mary.Yeppers, definately nutrition can help a dysplastic or any ortho dog. Again take mine, a dozen super ortho vets said he would be crippled by a year, go look at my site, he runs , jumps, does stairs using the rear legs independent of one another , climbs on everything , stands on his

Re: Surprised?! - Hip and Elbow testing question

2002-11-09 Thread Rusty C Wingate
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] noteworthy. BARC puppy. etc. What would others do? Go for the more expensive testing to begin with or just go to the vet? Is there an ortho vet at the clinic? I have noted some of the outside breedings in some of the dogs a

BMD ad in Salt Lake paper

2002-11-09 Thread Ravhall
Hi, I think Mary-Ann Sontag-Bowman just posted about this ad. I talked to the person for quite awhile. The GOOD news is that he said he is taking the entire litter for early spay/neuter this Monday. He has one dog placed locally, still has 7 pups available. The parents have no clearances.

Re: Escape artist

2002-11-09 Thread Susan Berlin
Hi Jennifer -- does that ever sound familiar! My Djinn has been doing that since she was four months old -- only my doors open inward. If I want her to stay outside, I MUST remember to lock the door! Maybe it's a Canadian thing Porter promptly walked over to the door, jumped up on the handle

Re: Hip and Elbow Certifications

2002-11-09 Thread Jeff Mary Chapdelaine - SnoBear berners
OFA Radiographic Evaluation of Pelvic Phenotype With Respect to Canine Hip Dysplasia (***Starred categories indicate those which DO receive OFA certification) (GRADES GIVEN BY OFA) EXCELLENT HIP JOINT CONFORMATION*** superior hip joint conformation as compared with other individuals of the same

some final thoughts on Flexi's

2002-11-09 Thread LEKesner
As usual, folks ideas on the value of the Flexi-lead depend on their own situations and their personal experiences. I am a devoted fan of the Flexi-lead, and used in the right settings, they can be wonderful. Since I live on a country road that dead-ends two miles past my house, has

Re: BERNER-L digest 4106 Surprised - Hip Elbow TestingQuestion

2002-11-09 Thread gayle gramstad
Hi Marilynn When the BARC littermate discussion was going on in June, I asked if there was any info on my BARC Guy Rocky. I was told that it looked like Star and Rocky were 1/2 brother and sister and that Jasper, Star and Rocky had the same father. I don't know if this is right as I have no

Re: Rambling about hips

2002-11-09 Thread Rusty C Wingate
Bravo...yes it is two producing HD not to be bred again and not taken out of the gene pool But if a breeder tells you not to 'responsibly' exercise your pup til twolike lock it up he is just way laying the xrays showing the dysplasia or bad elbows. Conscientious owners are necessary not to

Re: More on Hips and other fun things

2002-11-09 Thread Rusty C Wingate
BRAVO! But on a first time breeding still give slack. But if the breeder does not want clearances on your dog back offthat should have been my red flag but it wasn't. Hey, Mary, Ya a breeder, put me on your list! Rusty C good Company

Re: Rocky and needs

2002-11-09 Thread Rusty C Wingate
If you would please write to me privately I would like to discuss Rocky and his therapy Rusty C