> this is a little questionnaire for anyone who bought their first bernese > puppy in the last 3 years. i'm just trying to get a better answer for folks > i talk to on the phone about wait time.
Hi Lisa, Well, my latest Monster Pup, Sim, was three and a half years ago and took a week! But by then I was well established with Berner Folk and people knew who I was! And knew Sunny was pining when Sam died, and went flat out to find me a pup! That was a miracle! My first puppy, Samson, took nine months. Didn't know anyone! Then, I got phone number for one of the top people here UK and had long talk. (Thanks again, Jude, now my friend!) She gave me a few numbers, and I got swung on top of a Breeder's List here because I was able to go down with my first adoptee Berner, Tinks, who I had mainly cared for over a long time and actual owner took us down and extolled my virtues and my Tinka was thirteen and looking good. Very shortly after, I brought Sam home! I get an enormous amount of mail in from potential Puppy Owners who find my Longlease Site. I always advise them to go to shows, join the groups and lists and get to know other Berner owners. Thankfully, most of the time, Berner Breeders are very discriminating! The waiting list for PPO's, hopefully, will stay long! Perhaps some people may say this is nepotism, but I feel that anyone who truly wants a Berner, not just as "I must have one of those dogs", but really in love with the breed and understanding the commitment needed will take the time to get to know people in the Berner World. Hope this helps, All Love, Jean, Sunny, Sim, Barney and the Gang XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX http://bernese.biz
