Speaking of Moms...mine also in the past has thought me crazy risking my heart and wallet on this breed. We always had dogs from "backyard" breeders or my Dad would trade a gun for a hunting dog, etc. After I married, all my dogs found me...they needed homes and I took them in. My first Berner was the first dog I ever researched and went looking for. Mom has since "come around". She loves the breed and several weeks ago at a public event with my young Nicco at her side she was actually doing a nice little eductation on Berner health issues to some folks who inquired about the breed. Some of my blurbs to her about the efforts going on in cancer research and fund raising efforts have also gotten though as I have heard her several times touting the great things the people who love this breed are doing. So don't give up on your Moms!! Keep preaching!
Cindy Reid and Maines Lake Country Nicco
